Generally, a DUI murder charge in California is considered second-degree murder. For a prosecutor to invoke a DUI murder, also known as a Watson murder, they must prove that the driver had a previous DUI …
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Alcohol Providers Charged In Fatal Underage DUI Case
While many states have statutes that can make a bartender or other social hosts civilly liable for a drunk driving accident, California law generally lays civil liability solely at the feet of the driver. The …
Fatal DUI Accident Argued Down To Misdemeanors
In California, a normal hit and run that does not involve injuries can be charged as a misdemeanor. However, if the accident involves injuries, it may be upgraded to a felony. Further, if that accident …
Police Training Continues For Cannabis DUI Enforcement
As of January 1, 2018, it became legal for California residents to purchase and consume marijuana in the privacy of their own homes. DUI laws regarding consuming the drug and driving remained much the same. …
$1 Million Bail Set For Fatal DUI Case
While manslaughter and murder are similar charges, manslaughter is the less serious charge because there was no intention to kill someone. When attached to a DUI, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated may be a charge …
Judge Orders No New Trial In DUI Hit-And-Run Case Involving Undocumented Immigrant
Unless prosecutors and the defense come to an agreement on a plea to charges, even DUI cases must have their day before a jury. In the case that a jury becomes hopelessly deadlocked and is …
Police Find It Difficult To Prove Cannabis DUIs
A marijuana DUI in California is treated almost exactly the same as an alcohol-related DUI. Basic penalties for a marijuana DUI can include anywhere from 3 days to 6 months in jail, heavy fines, and …
Three Teens Killed In Las Vegas Wreck
In the simplest of legal terms, manslaughter is when a person’s actions caused the death of another, but the death wasn’t intentional. However, a person charged with manslaughter should have known their actions might cause …
Two Teens Dead By Alleged DUI Driver
While a DUI alone may just be a misdemeanor charge, combined with vehicular manslaughter, a person could find themselves facing at least one felony. A felony DUI conviction can result in a minimum of one …
Bus Driver Arrested For DUI In Golden Gate Crash
In California, a person possessing a commercial driver’s license (CDL) is considered drunk once they reach .04%. For many, this can be having ingested as little as one drink or even the morning after a …