In 1981, in the case People v. Watson, the California Supreme Court upheld that a person who drives while intoxicated and kills another person can be charged with murder. Sometimes referred to as Watson murder …
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Fatal Crash In Fullerton Blamed On DUI
As many already know, California has “enhancements” that can be added onto a DUI charge. Instead of being separate charges, an enhancement charge is filed at the same time as the DUI charge and is …
ABC Investigating Where Teen Got Alcohol Before Deadly Crash
All 50 states have laws making it illegal for a person under the age of 21 to purchase, possess, or be under the influence of alcohol. California is no exception to this law. They have …
Hit-And-Run Crash In Oceanside Kills Pedestrian, Driver Found And Arrested
California law provides for several “enhancements” to DUI charges. Unlike separate charges, these enhancements allow for harsher penalties. For example, a person with a high blood-alcohol content may be charged with DUI and the enhancement …
Plea Deal Reached In Fatal Walnut Creek Crash
Any car accident that involves the death of another person is traumatic for all involved. However, if this accident occurs while the driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, California takes it very …
Driver Runs Red Light, Kills One. DUI Suspected
In California, there are only a few ways that a felony can be charged as a DUI. It is usually a misdemeanor charge. However, for people facing their fourth DUI conviction, it can be charged …
Drug-Related DUI Cases On The Rise
Although California has legalized marijuana for adults over 21 years of age, it is still illegal to drive while under the influence of the drug. DUI drugs, commonly abbreviated DUID, is treated as a regular …
Liquor Store Clerk Arrested For Selling Alcohol To Minors, Causing Fatal Crash
Most states have what are called dram shop liability laws. These laws cover the liability of a business or social host that provides alcohol to a person who then becomes intoxicated and hurts another person. …
Car Spins Out Into Other Lane, Hits Transit Bus
A DUI during the holidays can put a major damper on the festivities. In fact, a DUI is one of the most expensive misdemeanor charges a person can face in California. There are different expenses, …
Cops Step Up Enforcement Of DUI For The Holiday Season
From now through the beginning of 2020, it is expected that DUIs will increase. This is primarily because this time of year is when many people are out celebrating the December holidays with friends, families, …