Normally, a person might think that refusing a chemical test to determine if they are driving under the influence would be the way to go. However, in the state of California, you agree to allow …
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Serious Charges For Woman In Beverly Hills
Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is a felony in California, only one step below an actual murder charge. Manslaughter, while very similar to a murder charge, does not imply that the killing of the other …
Two LAPD Officers Arrested For Alcohol Offenses
Law enforcement officers, like any other citizen, often like to relax after work by drinking alcohol. Like civilians, law enforcement officers can also be caught driving under the influence. Depending on the circumstances, this offense …
Bam Margera Avoids Jail, Gets Probation
The Philly.com Inquirer reports on the penalties Bam Margera is facing for his California DUI. Bam Margera, 38, was arrested following a traffic stop in Los Angeles in January. Officers observed the Jackass star talking …
Fatal Marijuana-DUI Crash Ends In Prison Sentence
Even though California has legalized the medical use of marijuana for decades and more recently legalized the recreational use of marijuana, it is still unlawful to drive while under the influence. There is no exception …
Officer Charged With Three Counts Of Murder For DUI Crash
A charge of DUI murder is a serious charge and can affect a person’s life in many ways. The charge carries a minimum of 15 years to life in state prison. It will also give …
DUI Accident In Madera Causes Injuries
The charge of driving under the influence and causing bodily injury is another “wobbler” in California law. It can be charged either as a misdemeanor or as a felony. Proving the charge is up to …
Federal Marijuana Laws Now Up In The Air
Back in 1996, California became the first state to legalize the use of cannabis for medical purposes. In the 22 years since, 29 states and Washington, D.C. have followed suit. Nine states, including California, have …
Fatal Crash Involved Both Alcohol And Other Drugs According To Police
It’s never a good idea to combine alcohol and drugs, but when it comes to alcohol and marijuana, it actually increases the amount of THC in your system. This can explain the increased amount of …
Photo Of Driving With Feet May Have Nabbed This Driver
A quick search of YouTube and you can find any number of people filming themselves driving with their feet. While this may prove to be amusing, at least momentarily, it can be extremely dangerous. Filming …