In most cases, a DUI in California is a misdemeanor charge. As long as there were no serious injuries or a fatality, people can expect a misdemeanor charge up until their 3rd DUI. Beginning with …
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Sacramento Woman Pleads Guilty To Gross Vehicular Manslaughter
California’s Penal Code 191.5 (a) is one of the worst DUI offenses that a person can be charged with. PC 191.5 (a) is a felony that can result in spending years in prison. The charge, …
Two Sent To Hospital In La Quinta After Alleged DUI Crash
According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 1.8% of California drivers report that they have driven after drinking too much. While this may sound like a small percentage, let’s put that …
Alleged Drunk Driver Crashes Into Motorcycle In Sacramento
Thankfully, most people who drive under the influence are caught before they can be in an accident. When someone who is intoxicated is in an accident and causes injury to another person in California, they …
Man Arrested For DUI And Vehicular Manslaughter In Colton After Striking Elderly Driver
When it comes to DUI, a police officer may look for several clues once a driver has been pulled over. Generally, they pull a driver over as a part of a routine traffic stop or …
Gross Vehicular Manslaughter Verdict Reached In Santa Monica DUI Crash
When it comes to a DUI charge, there are several ways that a person can handle it. The first thing, of course, is to consult an attorney. They will go over the facts of the …
Police Discover Driver Passed Out With Child In The Back Seat
California is a state that takes DUI charges very seriously. They have enhancements that can make a DUI conviction more severe. These enhancements generally mean more jail time, more probation time, and higher fines and …
15-Year Plea Deal Reached In DUI Deaths Of Father And Infant Daughter
Most DUIs come from the driver committing a driving offense that leads a police officer to suspect that they are intoxicated. While DUIs account for 28% of all traffic-related deaths in the United States, many …
If New Bill Passes, Some Cities Might Serve Alcohol Till 4 AM
If you’ve ever been in a bar past a certain time, then you’ve likely heard someone say, “Last call!” This means that it’s time to get those last drink orders in. While you many think …
Woman Flees To Mexico After Alleged DUI Accident Turned Fatal
California requires that drivers who are involved in an accident stop and exchange information if there is property damage or injuries or fatalities involved. Failure to do so is commonly known as hit and run. …