Although California legalized recreational marijuana for adults over 21, it is still illegal to drive while under the influence of the drug. Unless a police officer actually smells marijuana in the vehicle, this can present …
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Man Jailed For DUI After Fatal Madera Crash
Drunk driving is a serious problem in the United States, to the point that according to the NHTSA, 30 people die every day in a DUI-related accident in the United States. Over the last three …
Fatal Head-On Collision In Fresno Blamed On DUI
As opposed to a regular DUI where a person is just pulled over by police or even a DUI that involves an accident that hurt someone, a DUI that claims another life is much more …
How Does California Rank In The Nation For DUI?
If you’ve had a little to drink and get behind the wheel and see those blue and red flashing lights in your rearview, it can be stressful. Not only is the arrest stressful, but then …
Watson Murder Conviction Upheld In Retrial
In 1981, in the case People v. Watson, the California Supreme Court upheld that a person who drives while intoxicated and kills another person can be charged with murder. Sometimes referred to as Watson murder …
Fatal Crash In Fullerton Blamed On DUI
As many already know, California has “enhancements” that can be added onto a DUI charge. Instead of being separate charges, an enhancement charge is filed at the same time as the DUI charge and is …
ABC Investigating Where Teen Got Alcohol Before Deadly Crash
All 50 states have laws making it illegal for a person under the age of 21 to purchase, possess, or be under the influence of alcohol. California is no exception to this law. They have …
Hit-And-Run Crash In Oceanside Kills Pedestrian, Driver Found And Arrested
California law provides for several “enhancements” to DUI charges. Unlike separate charges, these enhancements allow for harsher penalties. For example, a person with a high blood-alcohol content may be charged with DUI and the enhancement …
Plea Deal Reached In Fatal Walnut Creek Crash
Any car accident that involves the death of another person is traumatic for all involved. However, if this accident occurs while the driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, California takes it very …
Driver Runs Red Light, Kills One. DUI Suspected
In California, there are only a few ways that a felony can be charged as a DUI. It is usually a misdemeanor charge. However, for people facing their fourth DUI conviction, it can be charged …