California makes it a criminal violation if a person leaves the scene of an accident in two situations: if the crash involves property damage or if people are injured. Hit and run involving property damage … Read More »
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Passenger Injured In DUI Crash Near Merced
California does not go easy on people who are charged with driving under the influence. There are a few things that everyone should know about a DUI charge, even a first time DUI. The first … Read More »
Murder Conviction In Westminster DUI Crash
DUI murder is not a separate criminal charge. It is a second-degree murder charge under California Penal Code 187. In essence, it indicates that the accused person did not mean to kill the other person. … Read More »
Trial Delayed In Autopilot DUI Case Involving LA Planning Commission Chairman
Los Altos Online reports that the trial for an LA Planning Commission chairman has been delayed once again. On November 30, 2018, at about 3:30 a.m., California Highway Patrol troopers noticed Los Altos Planning Commission … Read More »
Canoga Park Crash Crushes Hydrant, Floods Store And Causes Roof Collapse
The Daily News reports that a crash in Canoga Park sheared a fire hydrant, causing flooding that damaged a store and injured victims. The crash happened at about 8:50 p.m. on West Sherman Way in Canoga … Read More »
Teen Brothers Killed In Parked Car, Driver Charged With DUI Murder
All states have made it illegal for a person under 21 years old to consume alcohol. As such, many of the states have strict zero-tolerance laws regarding underage drinking. California is no exception. For people … Read More »
Woman Charged With Murder After Hitting And Killing A Pedestrian
After a DUI conviction, many drivers are sentenced to serve both probation and attend a DUI school. While serving probation, the driver’s probation officer will often advise them of the consequences should they drive drunk … Read More »
Deputy Accused Of Felony DUI Pleads Not Guilty
The Santa Maria Times reports that a deputy has been accused of felony DUI and pleaded not guilty in his initial court appearance. 44-year-old Javier Jonathan Antunez appeared before a judge wearing a suit and … Read More »
Bus Driver Arrested For DUI And Child Endangerment
In California, a DUI is a serious charge for any driver, but for a driver with a commercial driver’s license (CDL), it can be even more serious. The first thing to know about a DUI … Read More »
Driver Believed To Be High Involved In Fatal Accident On Hwy 180
Fox 26 News reports that a driver believed to be high on marijuana was involved in a deadly accident. Last Monday night, 20-year-old Xavier Olivares was killed by a driver believed to be intoxicated by … Read More »
