California established a minimum drinking age of 21 in 1933, putting them well ahead of the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984. Because of the law regarding a minimum drinking age, California takes underage …
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RV Chase Ends In DUI Arrest
Many instances of DUI are caught by police officers when they commit a traffic violation or behave in a manner that leads the officer to believe that intoxication may be present. The officer will then …
Actor Michael Madsen Ordered To Attend AA Meetings
Most DUIs are caught by officers long before they can get into an accident. This also means that most DUIs are misdemeanors. Even though most DUIs are misdemeanors, getting subsequent DUIs within ten years of …
Man On Probation For DUI Kills Driver In Crash
Not surprisingly, if a person has a previous DUI conviction, the penalties for subsequent DUIs become more serious. Just for example, a second DUI can result in more prison time, higher fines, more time in …
Many Deaths And DUIs Over Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day has passed, marking the beginning of summer. Memorial also marks the beginning of the “100 deadliest days of summer”, which run from Memorial Day through the end of Labor Day. In 2013, 38% …
Rollover Crash Turns Fatal In Norwalk
It’s a tragedy for all involved when someone loses their life in a DUI accident. Generally, the intoxicated driver would be charged with one of the manslaughters while intoxicated charges. However, there is another charge …
Driver Sentenced In Jogger Death Crash
California has what is known as an “implied” consent law. This means that by getting a California driver’s license, you agree to take to a breathalyzer test or a blood test to determine intoxication if …
When Are You Too High To Drive?
California is one of the ten states and Washington, D.C., that have legalized the adult use of cannabis for recreation. The move is not without its critics, especially among safety advocates and law enforcement officials, …
12 Year Sentence For Fatal DUI Crash
California has two manslaughter laws that cover DUI manslaughter. Both are covered under California Penal Code 191.5. California Penal Code 191.5(a) and 191.5(b) covers the charges. The difference between the two is that 191.5(a) involves …
Child Cruelty Arrest After Alleged DUI Accident
While California takes any DUI very seriously, the courts take DUIs where there are minors in the vehicle even more seriously. Not only will a person face all of the penalties of a typical DUI, …