In California, a DUI conviction comes with many penalties, including fines, jail time, probation, and license suspension. California also has several “enhancements” that can make the penalties much more severe. An enhancement is when the …
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Most Marijuana Smokers Feel They Won’t Get Caught Driving While High According To AAA
California legalized marijuana for medical use back in 1996. On January 1, 2018, recreational marijuana use became legal in the state. Despite the fact that cannabis is now legal in the state, it still remains …
Cyclist Struck And Killed In Rialto
Any car accident that involves loss of life is traumatic to all involved. When the accident that led to death involves DUI, the charges can quickly become very serious. There are three ways that the …
Deadlock In Vehicular Murder Trial
DUI murder is a second-degree murder charge in California. It became possible after a California Supreme Court decision that held that someone who drives drunk and kills someone can be charged with murder. It is …
Teen Lambo Driver Accused Of DUI, Other Charges
The Legal Herald reports on an 18-year-old accused of DUI in a crash that injured several people. The crash occurred in Visalia on June 15th. 18-year-old Mark Anthony Verdugo was driving a Lamborghini Huracan eastward …
Video Captures Alleged DUI Driver Striking 14 Vehicles
Under California law, the charge of driving under the influence is not limited to alcohol. The charge can include any substance that impairs your ability to drive or make decisions. Since there is no legal …
Driver In Teen Death Crash Wasn’t Allowed To Drive
In California, a DUI conviction is likely to end in some form of probation. Probation can occur either after a jail sentence is served or can be part of the punitive punishment instead of jail …
Criminal Troubles Continue To Follow Aldon Smith
The NFL is no stranger to players being arrested for offenses like driving under the influence. Up until 2015, they had a policy of fining a player for a first-time DUI, but that policy did …
Riverside Scene Of Fatal Hit And Run Crash, Man Charged With Murder
If a person who is driving under the influence injures anyone other than themselves in an accident, they can be charged with driving under the influence causing injury. This is a “wobbler” charge in California, …
Driver Admits To Using Meth Before Crash
Just like when a person drives under the influence of alcohol, driving while under the influence of drugs is considered a DUI charge. Most of the time, a DUI involving drugs is treated just like …