California law provides not only criminal charges for a DUI accident, but a driver convicted of DUI involving injury or death may also have to pay restitution to his victims. There are three ways that …
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Suspected DUI Driver Cause Accident Leaving 4 People Injured
When people think of DUI drug charges, they generally conjure images of illicit drugs like cocaine, methamphetamines, and heroin. Many California DUIs, however, are committed while taking legally prescribed medications or over-the-counter medicine. As long …
Man Sees Murder Charges After DUI Kills Officer
When an intoxicated driver kills someone, they are usually charged with either vehicular manslaughter or gross vehicular manslaughter. Under certain circumstances, the driver can even be charged with murder. Prosecutors generally only make this charge …
Man Could See 24 Years To Life In Prison After Crash Kills Women
In California, DUI murder is not a separate murder charge. It is considered second-degree murder under California Penal Code 187. Second-degree murder indicates that a person did not mean to kill another person but it …
Minor Injuries Seen After Crash Involving An Overturned Vehicle
California has several ways in which a person may be convicted of a DUI charge. The most common charges involve a blood-alcohol content that is over the legal limit. In California, the legal limit is …
Officer Blamed For Crash Instead Of DUI Driver
The penalty for DUI causing injury in California can depend on whether the charge is a felony or a misdemeanor. If it is simply a misdemeanor, the penalties include 5 days to 1 year in …
Boy Killed After Fatal 5 Car Pile-Up
In California, DUI causing injury is normally charged as a misdemeanor. However, there can be specific instances where it can become a felony. If it is the person’s third DUI involving injury, it is automatically …
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Ride-Share Vehicle, Killing One And Injuring More
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft provide an easily-reachable alternative to driving while intoxicated. Some studies indicate the availability of such services has worked to decrease drunk driving, while other studies claim there has been …
Woman Dead After Car Lands On To Of Her
Generally, a DUI in California is a simple misdemeanor. If the DUI involves an accident resulting in the death of another person, the charges can become very serious. There are three possible charges an intoxicated …
Officer Crashes His Car After DUI, Colleagues Refuse To Cooperate With Investigation
Police and other law enforcement officers are often held to higher standards than the general public, but they can also commit crimes. A study found that between 2005-2011, there were 6,724 arrests involving 5,545 sworn …