In order to drive a school bus in California, a driver must not only have a commercial driver’s license (CDL), they must also have a school bus endorsement on their CDL. School buses are overwhelmingly …
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Fatal Crash In Fresno Leads To DUI Arrest, .20 BAC Measured According To Police
For most drivers, the legal limit for the amount of alcohol that can be in a person’s system while driving is .08%. There are times when a person can be convicted of DUI with less …
Mom Accused In Rollover Accident That Killed Teen, May Have Been DUI
In California, a DUI is a serious charge. If there is a minor in the vehicle at the time, the charges can quickly escalate. There are two ways that the prosecutor or police can charge …
No Contest Plea In DUI Accident That Killed Pastor
In California, there are two vehicular manslaughter charges a person could face if they are under the influence while in an accident that claims a life. The first charge is gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, …
Suspected DUI Driver Crashes Into Two Vehicles And Parked Cruiser, Troopers Injured
A DUI that doesn’t involve an accident is bad enough. However, when the DUI involves an accident that includes injuries, things can quickly get very serious. The consequences can vary greatly depending on the circumstances …
Murder Trial Starts Where Accused Was Under The Influence Of Several Medications
In California, a DUI can mean driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The drugs can be either legal drugs, such as marijuana, illicit drugs, prescribed medications, or over-the-counter medications. All that needs be …
Trial Starts In Case Where Three Teens Died, Possibly Due To A Drunk Driver
When a person is convicted of a DUI in California, they are usually given something called a Watson advisement. This document, which they sign, tells them that if they are involved in a DUI accident …
Man Faces Life In Prison After DUI Accident Killed Infant
A person who is convicted of a DUI in California will face escalating penalties for future DUI charges. As long as the DUI occurs within ten years of a previous DUI, it can count towards …
Life Sentence Handed Down In DUI Murder Case
A DUI murder charge is one of the rarest of DUI charges. Because DUI murder, also known as Watson murder, is a second-degree murder charge, malice intent must be proven. A second-degree murder charge does …
Teen Crashes Into Fire Hydrant, Accused Of DUI
When a person who is under the age of 21 is arrested for driving under the influence, they may face even more charges than an adult drunk driver. California has a “zero-tolerance” policy for underage …