When a person is convicted of a DUI in California, they are usually given something called a Watson advisement. This document, which they sign, tells them that if they are involved in a DUI accident …
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Man Faces Life In Prison After DUI Accident Killed Infant
A person who is convicted of a DUI in California will face escalating penalties for future DUI charges. As long as the DUI occurs within ten years of a previous DUI, it can count towards …
Life Sentence Handed Down In DUI Murder Case
A DUI murder charge is one of the rarest of DUI charges. Because DUI murder, also known as Watson murder, is a second-degree murder charge, malice intent must be proven. A second-degree murder charge does …
Teen Crashes Into Fire Hydrant, Accused Of DUI
When a person who is under the age of 21 is arrested for driving under the influence, they may face even more charges than an adult drunk driver. California has a “zero-tolerance” policy for underage …
Crash In Santa Ana Involves Security Vehicle, Possibly DUI
In most cases, a DUI in California is a misdemeanor charge. As long as there were no serious injuries or a fatality, people can expect a misdemeanor charge up until their 3rd DUI. Beginning with …
Sacramento Woman Pleads Guilty To Gross Vehicular Manslaughter
California’s Penal Code 191.5 (a) is one of the worst DUI offenses that a person can be charged with. PC 191.5 (a) is a felony that can result in spending years in prison. The charge, …
Two Sent To Hospital In La Quinta After Alleged DUI Crash
According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 1.8% of California drivers report that they have driven after drinking too much. While this may sound like a small percentage, let’s put that …
Alleged Drunk Driver Crashes Into Motorcycle In Sacramento
Thankfully, most people who drive under the influence are caught before they can be in an accident. When someone who is intoxicated is in an accident and causes injury to another person in California, they …
Man Arrested For DUI And Vehicular Manslaughter In Colton After Striking Elderly Driver
When it comes to DUI, a police officer may look for several clues once a driver has been pulled over. Generally, they pull a driver over as a part of a routine traffic stop or …
Gross Vehicular Manslaughter Verdict Reached In Santa Monica DUI Crash
When it comes to a DUI charge, there are several ways that a person can handle it. The first thing, of course, is to consult an attorney. They will go over the facts of the …