In California, if a DUI accident results in the death of another person, the charge the driver might be facing is called gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. In order for the prosecution to prove this, …
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Quitting Alcohol Has Benefits, Even For A Short Time
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 88,000 people die from causes that are alcohol-related each year. In addition, driving while intoxicated by alcohol accounts for 30% of all fatal crashes annually. …
Typical DUI Penalties May Be Worse Than You Think
In 1993, President Bill Clinton set forth a national “per se” blood-alcohol limit of 0.08%. It wasn’t until seven years later, in 2000, that Congress passed a law stating that states would have to adopt …
One Dead In Pomona After Car Crash
Although California has an established a blood-alcohol content limit of .08% when driving, a person’s abilities begin becoming affected long before this level. For example, after just two drinks, a 160lb man will have an …
Alleged DUI Driver Charged With Murder In Santa Maria Crash
In California, a DUI conviction comes with many penalties, including fines, jail time, probation, and license suspension. California also has several “enhancements” that can make the penalties much more severe. An enhancement is when the …
Most Marijuana Smokers Feel They Won’t Get Caught Driving While High According To AAA
California legalized marijuana for medical use back in 1996. On January 1, 2018, recreational marijuana use became legal in the state. Despite the fact that cannabis is now legal in the state, it still remains …
Cyclist Struck And Killed In Rialto
Any car accident that involves loss of life is traumatic to all involved. When the accident that led to death involves DUI, the charges can quickly become very serious. There are three ways that the …
Deadlock In Vehicular Murder Trial
DUI murder is a second-degree murder charge in California. It became possible after a California Supreme Court decision that held that someone who drives drunk and kills someone can be charged with murder. It is …
Teen Lambo Driver Accused Of DUI, Other Charges
The Legal Herald reports on an 18-year-old accused of DUI in a crash that injured several people. The crash occurred in Visalia on June 15th. 18-year-old Mark Anthony Verdugo was driving a Lamborghini Huracan eastward …
Video Captures Alleged DUI Driver Striking 14 Vehicles
Under California law, the charge of driving under the influence is not limited to alcohol. The charge can include any substance that impairs your ability to drive or make decisions. Since there is no legal …