All states have made it illegal for a person under 21 years old to consume alcohol. As such, many of the states have strict zero-tolerance laws regarding underage drinking. California is no exception. For people …
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Woman Charged With Murder After Hitting And Killing A Pedestrian
After a DUI conviction, many drivers are sentenced to serve both probation and attend a DUI school. While serving probation, the driver’s probation officer will often advise them of the consequences should they drive drunk …
Deputy Accused Of Felony DUI Pleads Not Guilty
The Santa Maria Times reports that a deputy has been accused of felony DUI and pleaded not guilty in his initial court appearance. 44-year-old Javier Jonathan Antunez appeared before a judge wearing a suit and …
Bus Driver Arrested For DUI And Child Endangerment
In California, a DUI is a serious charge for any driver, but for a driver with a commercial driver’s license (CDL), it can be even more serious. The first thing to know about a DUI …
Driver Believed To Be High Involved In Fatal Accident On Hwy 180
Fox 26 News reports that a driver believed to be high on marijuana was involved in a deadly accident. Last Monday night, 20-year-old Xavier Olivares was killed by a driver believed to be intoxicated by …
Arrest For Felony DUI Made After Six People Injured On The 14
Most of the time, a DUI charge in California is a misdemeanor. There are a few ways in which a DUI can be charged as a felony. The first is if it is a person’s …
Man Released On DUI Charges Gets In Another DUI Hours Later, Kills One
The Modesto Bee reports that a man was released from jail on a DUI charge and hours later allegedly drove drunk, killing a man. On October 9, 2014, 37-year-old Rigoberto Ramirez Aleman was released early …
DUI Manslaughter Charge In West Marin Cyclist Crash
The Mercury News reports that a driver from West Marin faces gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated charges in a crash that killed a bicyclist. 25-year-old Paula Elizabeth Drake remains free on bail, but on October …
Drugs Suspected In Fresno DUI Crash That Ended In Flames
ABC 30 reports that a family of two was killed in a Fresno crash caused by a suspected DUI driver. The crash occurred on Wednesday afternoon. 42-year-old Silvia Gonzales is suspected of being under the …
DUI Most Common Offense For California Police Officers
It goes without saying that in some professions, a person is held to higher standards than in others. For example, doctors and lawyers are often in the public eye and when they get into trouble …