The Ventura County Star reports on a man sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a fatal DUI accident. On June 14th, 24-year-old Maximino Diaz pleaded guilty to charges of gross vehicular manslaughter …
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DUI Charges After Deadly Paso Robles Crash
In California, getting into an accident while intoxicated can result in a slew of charges. Not only will the driver likely be charged with a typical DUI, which is a misdemeanor, if people are hurt, …
Six Injured In Orange County Crash, DUI Suspected
Most DUI charges in California are misdemeanors. However, there are situations where a DUI can become a felony. If it’s a first-time DUI charge, it is generally only charged as a felony if someone was …
Mets Pitcher Busted Again For DUI
In California, the penalties for even a first-time DUI can be harsh. The penalties can include up to six months of jail time, three months of DUI school, 3-5 years of DUI probation, license …
DUI Crash Victim Remembered For Their Empathy
ABC 30 reports on a man who was killed in a suspected DUI crash as he was giving a friend a ride. On Saturday night, surveillance video caught the moment that a suspected drunken driver …
20-Mile Chase Blamed On DUI, Children In Car
California takes the offense of driving under the influence very seriously. They take the charge even more seriously when minors are put into harms way by being in the vehicle with a driver who is …
Two Killed In Suspected Wrong-Way DUI Crash
According to the Centers for Disease Control, around one-third of all crashes in the United States involve a driver that is intoxicated. Californians between the age of 20 and 30 are most at risk for …
Man Pleads No Contest In Berkeley Sidewalk Crash
DUI causing injury in California is one of those “wobbler” charges. Simply put, DUI causing injury is a charge that can be charged either as a misdemeanor or a felony. Many things can factor into …
Alleged DUI Driver Crashes Into Building, Kills Mother
California has three possible charges for a person who is involved in a DUI accident that kills another person. While all the charges are serious, only two are automatically charged as a felony. Those charges …
Man Stands Trial For Crash That Injured Five And Killed Two
California Vehicle Code 23153, DUI causing injury, is a “wobbler” charge. This means that the prosecutor can charge it as either a misdemeanor or a felony. Before a person can be convicted of the charge, …