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In California, when an accident that causes injuries occurs, the police will test the blood alcohol content of all drivers involved. Police can even demand a blood or urine test if they suspect that intoxication … Read More »

DUI murder, also known as Watson murder, is one of the rarest DUI charges. It is also the most serious since it is a second-degree murder charge. This means that there was no intent to … Read More »

If you’ve ever watched an episode of Cops or Live PD, then you’ve probably seen officers administering field sobriety tests. These tests are supposed to determine if a person is intoxicated. The big three tests … Read More »

Under California law, if a DUI ends with a fatality, you can be charged with murder. Rather than it being a separate charge under California law, it is under CA Penal Code 187 as a … Read More »

In many cases, a DUI that involves a person’s death is charged as a felony. However, there are cases where it is charged as a misdemeanor. It all depends on whether the police believe the … Read More »

When it comes to DUI statistics, overall, things are encouraging. Since 1982, DUI fatalities on roadways have decreased 48%. Among drivers under the age of 21, DUI fatalities have fallen 80%. Fatal accidents that involved … Read More »

While California takes the crime of DUI seriously, most DUIs are a misdemeanor charge. There are only a few sure-fire ways that a DUI can become a felony. The first way is if it is … Read More »

The state of California takes every DUI very seriously. If the DUI involves a death, the charges can quickly become very serious. A prosecutor can try a person involved in this kind of DUI in … Read More »

Once convicted of a DUI in California, there is a good chance that the driver will be placed on probation and/or must attend DUI school. During this time period, the driver is told that if … Read More »

Accidents involving wrong way drivers are some of the worst kinds of accidents that occur. This is because these accidents usually occur head-on and at high speeds. Although they make up a small percentage of … Read More »