Many states have laws governing DUI offenses for people with a commercial driver’s license. In California, the cutoff for blood-alcohol level for drivers with a CDL is .04%. This BAC is in effect even when …
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Man Stands Trial For Killing Passenger In DUI Crash
In California, there are sentence enhancements for DUI. It is an extra penalty that is added on top of the customary penalties for DUI. The most important sentence enhancement relates to prior DUI convictions. Previous …
Bartender Arrested For Allegedly Serving Alcohol To Minor Who Crashed Their Car
There are a number of DUI arrests each year in California that involve drivers who are under the age of 21. An underage driver faces more penalties in a DUI case than a driver who …
3-Year-Old And His Father Die In Long Beach Crash, DUI Suspected
California currently has two vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated laws. The first is vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. This charge can be prosecuted as either a felony or a misdemeanor. The second is the more serious charge. …
Suspected Drunk Driver Steals CHP Vehicle
KTLA reports that a suspected DUI driver stole a CHP car and fled from police before being captured. The incident occurred on October 2, 2019. The initial pursuit started at about 5:07 p.m. in Palmdale, …
Man In Pixley Convicted Of DUI Murder
The Recorder Online reports that a Pixley man has been convicted of DUI murder. 27-year-old Jesus Suazo was convicted by a jury last Friday of second-degree murder, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, DUI causing injury, fleeing …
DUI Suspected In Head-On Collision That Killed Young Girl
KTLA reports that a DUI is suspected in the head-on collision that killed a 5-year-old girl. The collision occurred at about 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9th. 61-year-old George Kokoteev was traveling east on Avenue …
Driver Accused Of Marijuana DUI Released From Jail
Your Central Valley reports that a driver who is accused of a DUI marijuana was released from jail as the investigation continues. 21-year-old Karina Machuca has been released on bail. She was taken into custody …
Police Chase Leads To Six Felony Charges Filed For Person Who Just Left Prison
When a person has maybe had too much to drink and gets behind the wheel, they may feel tempted to flee if they see a police officer trying to pull them over. This is a …
Alleged DUI Driver Caught Doing Several Hit-And-Runs Before Meeting Checkpoint
DUI checkpoints are often an invaluable tool that law enforcement agencies use to both catch and discourage driving while intoxicated. As long as certain requirements and rules are met, DUI checkpoints are a legal means …