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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 … Read More »

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 … Read More »

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 … Read More »

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 … Read More »

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 … Read 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 … Read More »

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 … Read More »

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 … Read More »

In California, the presence of virtually any drug in a person’s system can be grounds for a DUI. This includes drugs that are prescribed by a doctor, over the counter drugs, legal marijuana, and illicit … Read More »

In California, the legal limit for blood-alcohol content is 0.08% for most adults. That legal limit can change depending upon age and the type of driver’s license a person possesses. For those under the age … Read More »