When facing a driving under the influence charge in Riverside County, many individuals have difficulty understanding what they have been charged with. The law is complex and the penalties involved in this charge are severe.
Most people who face these types of charges are not criminals, but ordinary individuals who have never faced the criminal justice system before and probably never will again.
Under California law, all drivers are deemed to have given consent to chemical testing of his or her blood to determine the alcoholic content (BAC) if arrested for a California DUI. This is known as California’s Implied Consent Law.
If you have been charged with a DUI in Riverside County, contact an experienced Riverside County Criminal Law attorney who has a reputation for success in DUI defense.
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The California Highway Patrol reported that a 20-year old Riverside County man driving in Perris recently died when the car behind him rear-ended him. There were two passengers in the vehicle with him.
The 49-year old at-fault driver is suspected of driving drunk at a very high speed. Her actions caused the young man to crash through a guardrail and drive down an embankment – causing fatal injuries. One of the passengers from the vehicle that was hit, a 19-year old, pulled the other driver out of her vehicle before it caught fire. The passenger sustained moderate injuries while the other passenger sustained major injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital where he was listed in critical condition. The at-fault driver sustained major injuries. She is being held for suspicion of drunk driving.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the accident. It would be wise for the at-fault driver to consult with an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney to determine what her rights and options are in this matter.
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Driving under the influence is a serious offense in the state of California.
A DUI charge, if you are convicted, carries mandatory penalties which include fines, probation, alcohol counseling, community service, loss of your driver’s license, an ignition interlock and a possible jail sentence.
A person can be convicted if it is proven he or she was driving while their faculties were impaired or they their blood alcohol concentration was 0.08% or higher.
If you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, contact a Riverside Criminal Law attorney who has the experience handling DUI cases and can help you avoid or minimize the impact of the conviction and penalties.
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Palm Springs is a popular place for people of all ages to party – resulting in a problem with drunk drivers.
Statistics show that Palm Springs with a population of approximately 50,000 people has had more alcohol-related accidents in a given year than any other city in California of its size.
Unfortunately, it has been labeled as the worst city for drunk driving eight times out of the last nine years.
With over 200 restaurants and bars in this small city, people have an open invitation to have a drink or two and get behind the wheel and drive while impaired. These actions result in a high number of DUI accidents.
Police officers are cracking down on drunk drivers by setting up more and more DUI checkpoints throughout the city and surrounding areas. If you are arrested for drunk driving, you may be facing serious consequences including the loss of your driver’s license. Contact an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney who will get the best outcome for your case.
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Being an underage driver and having alcohol in your system can amount to a devastating situation. The “zero-tolerance” statute applying to drivers under the age of 21 is more stringent than laws applying to older drivers.
As a reminder, California law prohibits anyone under the age of 21 with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.05% or more to drive a vehicle. Any violation of this law may lead to a minor DUI charge.
Juveniles who are charged and convicted of a DUI face severe consequences, which include suspension of your driver’s license from a few months to a year or more.
If you are a minor and you are stopped and arrested for a DUI, it is important that you contact a qualified Riverside Criminal Law attorney who has been successful in defending drunk-driving cases – one who will make a difference in the outcome of your DUI charge.
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Recently, in the news, a 24-year old man was sentenced to 20 years and four months to life in prison for killing a woman in a drunken-driving crash – he ran a red light and crashed into her vehicle.
A jury convicted him of second-degree murder in the death of a 20-year old girl. In addition, he was found guilty of one count of felony hit-and-run resulting in death and one count of possession of cocaine.
This was his second DUI offense. He was convicted of misdemeanor drunken driving several years ago. At that time the court told him if he ever killed someone because of driving drunk, he would be charged with murder.
California DUI charges come with severe consequences, especially when a person is killed. Fighting a drunk-driving charge is not easy. If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you need a qualified and experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney in your corner to make sure your rights are protected.
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Rodney King is facing misdemeanor drunken driving charges in Riverside.
A few months ago King was pulled over by Moreno Valley Sheriff’s deputies for allegedly committing several traffic violations. After taking a field sobriety test, King was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. He admitted to using marijuana under a doctor’s care.
King is not in jail and waits for his arraignment in November. This is not his first time with a DUI arrest; he has been arrested several times for illegal drug use. He also has a conviction for reckless and impaired driving on his record.
Criminal DUI charges are extremely serious and come with severe consequences. If you have been arrested for DUI, contact an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney who has been successful in alcohol-related cases and will fight for your rights.
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According to the California Highway Patrol in Indio, there was a 111 percent increase in the number of DUI-related arrests over the Labor Day weekend.
Police were out and about the Coachella Valley arresting drivers on suspicion of drinking and driving – 19 drivers were arrested this year versus only 9 last year. The good news, however, was that alcohol-related accidents were down this year.
California Vehicle Code Section 23152(a) and (b) state, “It is a misdemeanor to drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and it is a misdemeanor to drive with .08% or more of alcohol in your blood.”
If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you could be facing serious jail time and fines, depending on prior arrests. It is in your best interests to contact an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney because DUI charges are not only serious, they can be extremely stressful.
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A San Diego County Sheriff’s Deputy was arrested in Palm Desert the other day on suspicion of felony hit-and-run and driving under the influence.
A report came into the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department about a vehicle that crashed into a water fountain at a country club. When officers responded to the call and started their investigation, it was determined that the driver was also involved in an earlier hit-and-run accident. The vehicle had struck several other vehicles and run over a pedestrian’s foot; the driver fled the scene without stopping.
California Vehicle Code Section 23152 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.”
In addition, California Vehicle Code Section 20002 states in part, “You may be charged with California misdemeanor hit-and-run if you leave the scene of an accident and do damage to another’s property.” You may be charged with a felony if someone was injured. In this case, the driver did damage to several vehicles and injured another person’s foot.
The deputy has been placed on paid administrative assignment while the incident she was involved in is investigated. Since she has broken several rules while driving, it would be to her best interest to contact an experienced Riverside County Criminal Law attorney who will protect her rights and her driving privileges.
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A Norco man was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of boating under the influence. He lost control while on Lake Elsinore, causing the boat to flip over.
There were two passengers who landed in the water. All three were taken out of the water by passing boaters; no injuries were reported. Boat officials retrieved the boat, which had partially sunken, out of the water.
If you are a passenger on another person’s boat and it flips over and you are injured, contact an experienced Riverside County Personal Injury attorney who will help you recover compensation for your injuries and expenses.
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