Fans in Riverside County gathered around televisions yesterday to watch the Superbowl. Close by were friends, food and alcohol. Some watched at home or a friend’s home, while others watched at the local bar.
Superbowl Sunday is supposed to be an exciting day for football fans, but unfortunately there are a high number of arrests made for drunk driving that day. It is okay to have a drink with your friends, but if you must, let someone who is not drinking drive you home.
California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a) states, “It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle.”
If you have been arrested on a DUI charge in Riverside County, you are probably concerned about the criminal consequences your case might have on your life. Contact a Riverside Criminal Law attorney who has handled and been successful in DUI cases – an attorney who will work hard for you every step of the way to deliver the best results in your case.
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Did you receive a traffic ticket that you feel you do not deserve? Are you wondering whether it is worth your time to go to court and just pay the fine? The decisions that you make will have consequences beyond the payment of the traffic ticket.
If you are concerned about your driving record and your insurance rates going up, think over your decision carefully. The wrong choice could stay with you for years. While you probably won’t face jail for most types of traffic violations, the consequences can be painful and expensive. Examples include:
· You can lose your driver’s license temporarily or permanently depending on the offense
· Your automobile insurance rates will definitely increase
· You will most likely have to pay a fine in addition to attending traffic school
· It will impact your job
· You could end up with a criminal record for life
When you are facing a California criminal charge, no matter the severity, your freedom is on the line. Contact an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney who will listen to your story and plan an aggressive defense strategy on your behalf.
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Driving in California is not a right – it is a privilege. Therefore, if you have gotten certain infractions behind the wheel, it is most probable that your driver’s license will be taken away or suspended for a long period of time.
And, if you are caught driving a vehicle with a suspended license, the consequences could be severe. Consequences for such actions include longer suspension, fines, and jail time.
If you are caught driving with a suspended license, don’t make a bad situation even worse - you need the legal representation of an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney who will represent your legal interests.
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Being charged with a non-criminal traffic violation carries lesser consequences than a criminal traffic violation, many individuals do not take the time to pay it or fight it.
Failure to pay the imposed fine or show up in the courtroom could make matters worse.
It is important to fight every traffic ticket. Most violations are considered minor criminal offenses, although some are taken seriously, such as Driving While Intoxicated or Under the Influence.
In addition to paying a fine, you could be facing jail time, or higher insurance premiums for years to come – not to mention possible suspension of your driver’s license, if this is not your first offense.
If you received a traffic ticket in Riverside County, you need to contact an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney who can defend all of your tickets, including those for speeding, red-light violations, stop-sign violations, improper U-turn, following too closely or careless driving.
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You all remember Rodney King from the 1990’s? He was the driver in Los Angeles that was beaten by four police officers, which led to the famous riot.
Anyway, The Moreno Valley Police Department pulled him over the other day after watching him commit several alleged traffic violations.
He was booked into a local jail for investigation of driving under the influence. His bail was set at $2,500.
Whether this is his first or second DUI offense, he is looking at jail time, fines, license suspension and a mandated program for driving while under the influence. Apparently, he has struggled over the years with sobriety. He would be wise to contact a Riverside Criminal Law attorney who is experienced in DUI cases, especially if he is a repeat offender. The attorney will know how best to represent him.
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A 25-year old motorcyclist from Corona riding at 60 mph and legally passing slower moving vehicles died on Highway 79 over the weekend.
A police officer stated that as the motorcyclist attempted to pass a slow-moving vehicle, he apparently did not see a big-rig stake bed truck making a left-hand turn and crashed into the back of it. After the impact, the motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The police are investigating this fatal accident to determine who was at fault.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a motorcycle accident, contact a Riverside County Personal Injury attorney who has the experience and skill to handle a case involving a big-rig.
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Speeding in the desert communities of California can prove to be an expensive occurrence. A speeding ticket is recorded on the driver’s record using a ‘points’ system. The amount of points depends on the severity of the violation and too many points on your record can hurt you when applying for a job or automobile insurance.
California Vehicle Code 22349 states, “No person may drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than 65 miles per hour”.
If you are stopped and given a speeding ticket, contact a Riverside County Criminal Law attorney who has proven successful in fighting traffic tickets and can help get your penalties reduced or you keep your driver’s license from being revoked.
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A 49-year old man, who was hit by a hit-and-run driver recently, has died. The man was walking on Palm Drive when an SUV hit him and sped off. Apparently, the pedestrian was crossing outside the crosswalk when he was hit and might be found at fault.
Police are trying to investigate the fatal accident and need the driver of the SUV to come forward. They are asking anyone with information to contact them at 760-329-2904.
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A 46-year old Perris man walking on Highway 74 near 7th Street the other evening was hit and killed by a hit-and-run driver in a pickup truck.
It was reported that the pickup truck driver drove away without stopping. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by Riverside County Fire Department officers. The California Highway Patrol is investigating to get more information on this tragic accident.
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A 14-year old riding his bike on his way home from school in Murrieta was hit by a car.
He suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The boy was wearing his helmet. Police are investigating and have not filed charges against the driver. Let us be thankful that the young boy is okay.
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