Most holidays are a time to enjoy gathering with family and friends. Often, this includes the consumption of alcohol. While all states have laws against driving while intoxicated, it is still an issue. Some holidays …
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CHP Officer Involved In DUI Crash
California has taken a pretty strong stance on people who drive under the influence. Before someone is even convicted of the charge, their license can be suspended. Once arrested for DUI, the police will confiscate …
12 Injured In Tour Bus Driver Crash
In California, if a person is in an accident that involves driving under the influence, there are two possible charges if someone is injured. One of these charges is found in Vehicle Code (VC) 23153(a). …
July Is The Worst Month For DUI
There are many times of year that are times of celebration and this means that instances of drunken driving rise. One of those times of year is the Thanksgiving holiday, which is ranked as one …
Murder-DUI Trial Begins In San Diego
Typically, a DUI murder, also known as “Watson” murder is a rare charge in California. This is because, in order to get a conviction of DUI murder, the prosecutor must prove “implied malice.” This means, …
Murder Charge In Fatal Truck Accident
California law provides for increased penalties for multiple DUI convictions. Simply stated, if a person has previous DUIs, the penalties get more severe with each subsequent DUI. If a person is killed in a DUI …
Boxing Champion Sentenced To Ten Years For DUI Crash That Killed Pregnant Mother
In California, if a DUI accident results in the death of another person, the charge the driver might be facing is called gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. In order for the prosecution to prove this, …
Quitting Alcohol Has Benefits, Even For A Short Time
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 88,000 people die from causes that are alcohol-related each year. In addition, driving while intoxicated by alcohol accounts for 30% of all fatal crashes annually. …
Typical DUI Penalties May Be Worse Than You Think
In 1993, President Bill Clinton set forth a national “per se” blood-alcohol limit of 0.08%. It wasn’t until seven years later, in 2000, that Congress passed a law stating that states would have to adopt …
One Dead In Pomona After Car Crash
Although California has an established a blood-alcohol content limit of .08% when driving, a person’s abilities begin becoming affected long before this level. For example, after just two drinks, a 160lb man will have an …