Most people are concerned about the possible criminal penalties for a DUI conviction. While the penalties can certainly be worrisome, few people consider the effects a DUI conviction can have on a person’s career. The …
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Shots Were Fired In A DUI Police Chase. One Police Officer Was Injured
Most DUI arrests begin in one of two ways: either there is an accident, or the police pull a driver over under “suspicion” of DUI. However, the police look for certain signs of intoxication, and …
Woman Dies From A Hit-And-Run Accident. The Incident Is Still Under Investigation.
California requires that drivers stop at the scene of an accident that involves property damage or an accident that involves injury or death. If the driver has had a few drinks, it may be tempting …
Driver Is Being Investigated For DUI After A Wrong-Way Accident
Since 2011, California has adopted a policy of suspending the driver’s license of anyone charged with driving under the influence. Once charged, the driver’s license will be suspended within 30 days. In addition to the …
Star High School Basketball Player Ran His Vehicle Into A Median In DUI Accident
For most legal adults, the threshold blood-alcohol level to be accused of DUI is 0.08%. For people who are under the age of 21, California has a zero-tolerance policy in place when it comes to …
A Woman Was Sentenced To 51 Years In Prison After An Accident That Killed 3 People And Injured 1
The 1981 People v. Watson case established precedent for a drunk driver to be charged with murder for someone they killed in a car accident. The law states that if a person has a previous …
Justices Ruled That A Blood Test Was Admissible Evidence Following A DUI Crash Resulting In Death Of 6 People
A DUI involves some kind of testing to determine if a driver is intoxicated. The breathalyzer or PAS test administered on the side of the road is usually not admissible in court. Another type of …
With DUI Incidents On The Decline, Do Rideshare Services Prevent DUI?
DUI is a crime that is 100% preventable. Many states receive grants from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to engage in DUI prevention. Some of the monies received invested in targeted prevention, such as …
A Husband’s Wife Was Killed In A DUI Accident After Their Date Night
In California, many people who drive while intoxicated are caught by police before they can be involved in an accident. Yet, DUI accidents tend to involve more serious injuries and fatalities than regular accidents. For …
An Under-aged Drinker Who Had Been Driving Was Involved In A Fatal Crash
In all states, including California, people must be 21 years of age to purchase or consume alcohol. Because of state laws, California has zero-tolerance laws for those who are under 21 and are caught driving …
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