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There are only a few differences between a charge of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. That difference is acting with ordinary negligence and acting with “gross” negligence. The difference between … Read More »

In California, DUI murder is one of the rarest of the DUI charges that involve a person’s death in a DUI accident. Most people are charged with either vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated or gross vehicular … Read More »

In California, the normal legal limit for most people is 0.08%. However, if there is an accident where injuries were involved, a person can be arrested for DUI even if their blood-alcohol level is not … Read More »

KTLA reports that a woman was killed, and three kids hurt in a crash in Quartz Hills. The crash occurred in Lancaster on the afternoon of Saturday, August 3rd. At about 12:45 p.m. According to … Read More »

If a law enforcement officer suspects a person of driving under the influence, they may perform a field sobriety test. This is a series of tasks designed to determine if a person might be under … Read More »

Aside from a DUI murder charge, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is one of the worst of California’s DUI charges. Not only is the charge a felony, carrying with it extensive fines and penalties, it … Read More »

The Los Angeles Patch reports that an LAPD officer is facing murder charges after an alleged DUI crash killed 3 people.  Last Thursday, a former Los Angeles Police Department officer was ordered to stand trial … Read More »

In California, the “legal limit” for how much alcohol a person can have in their system is usually 0.08%. While a person can be convicted with less alcohol in their system, it is far less … Read More »

KTLA reports that a suspected DUI driver crashed his SUV into several cars, including his wife’s Mercedes.  Just after 1 a.m. on Monday morning, a man was arrested on suspected DUI charges. The charges stem … Read More »

California, like many states, has “enhancements” that can be added to certain charges, making the penalties more severe. When it comes to a DUI charge, there are several enhancements that can be added. Excessive speed … Read More »