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Multiple DUI Offender Accused of Killing Cop in DUI Accident
Sometimes, facing DUI charges once is not enough to keep people from drinking and driving. While some learn their lesson, others are unable to quit drinking and driving while intoxicated. The Modesto Bee reports …
Coronado Crash Kills One, Injures Six
If you are in a wreck and found to be driving under the influence, the charges can become more serious if anyone else is injured or killed. California Vehicle Code 23153 VC defines the crime …
DUI Crash Claims Life of Police Officer
Matthew Gibbs, 32, of Modesto, was arrested on suspicion of murder and drunken driving. The arrest came after a crash that claimed the life of an off-duty Modesto police officer. The LA Times reports on …
Underage DUI Driver Caught on Highway 198
By 1986, most states, including California, had raised their legal age for purchase or possession of alcohol to 21. Despite this being the nationwide minimum drinking age in most circumstances, underage drinking does occur. Unfortunately, …
Soap Opera Celebrity May See Jail Time
Television, movie, and other celebrities might seem to get special treatment when it comes to allegations of DUI. While that may sometimes be the case, one former soap opera celebrity is looking at a year …
Military Given DUI Reprieve With New Law
Many states have what are called “diversion” programs written into their laws. What these programs do is allow for first-time offenders who have been arrested for a crime to apply to the diversion program and …
A Third of Traffic Fatalities in California Due to Drunk Drivers
Across the nation, each state has their own drunk driving laws. Some states might be stricter than others, but even with cars boasting almost-telepathic braking systems, rear-view cameras, and collision-avoidance systems, some people cannot be …
Double Murder Charges in DUI Crash
Charges can begin to escalate when you get into an accident while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If someone is injured, you might be looking at felony charges. If someone is killed, …
Woman Pleads Guilty in DUI Vehicular Manslaughter Case
You might have heard about an accident last year where the child of MMA fighter Marcus Kowal was killed. The child’s aunt, who was pushing his shoulder at the time, was also injured. The woman …