In California, DUI causing injury is known as a wobbler offense. This means that the offense can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances of the accident. These circumstances include …
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A Young Child Was Injured In An Alleged DUI Accident With The Mother As The Driver
California has several punishment enhancements that can be added to a DUI charge. The enhancements are not separate charges in addition to the DUI charge but are instead added on to the charge to increase …
Drunk Driving May Have Been The Cause Of A Multi-Vehicle Accident, Killing One Driver
In 1981, the California Supreme Court decided that if a driver drives while intoxicated and kills someone, they can be charged with murder. The case was People v. Watson and the charge is sometimes called …
A Driver Dies In An Off-Road Accident Dies In Fresno
Any driver convicted of DUI in California will face penalties that include possible jail time, fines, mandatory DUI classes, license suspension, probation, or the possible installation of an ignition interlock device. In addition to the …
A Driver Faces Gross Vehicular Manslaughter Charges That Killed One And Injured A Young Child
It is a tragedy for all involved when a DUI leads to the death of another person. For the driver who was intoxicated, the victim’s death can also lead to serious charges. Often times, a …
A Deputy Is In Stable Condition After A Dangerous DUI Collision
The penalties for a DUI involving an accident can be much more severe than a DUI where the driver is just pulled over by police. If there are serious injuries involved, the DUI could be …
A Passenger Is Seriously Injured In A Dangerous Accident On Shaffer Road
Most drivers who are under the influence are stopped by police before they can get into a crash. This is one reason that California courts treat DUIs that involve crashes much more seriously than a …
No Contest Plea In Pasadena Pedestrian Death
In California, Penal Code 191.5(a), known as Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated is one of the more serious charges a driver can face. In legal terms, manslaughter means that a person’s actions or behavior caused …
A Passenger Dies In A Multi-Vehicle Rear-End Collision On The Southbound 215 Freeway
California takes each DUI charge seriously, but some DUIs can lead to additional charges. When it comes to a DUI with a minor under the age of fourteen in the vehicle, the driver could face …
A Passenger Dies In A Single-Vehicle Accident, The Driver Was Allegedly Under The Influence
A majority of DUI suspects are arrested by police before they can become involved in an accident. However, when an accident does occur as a result of a DUI, California courts treat it more seriously …
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