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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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 52-year old deaf woman who was supposed to stand trial a few months ago for a hit-and-run death of a bicyclist in La Quinta was found to be mentally incompetent to stand trial.
Now, it must be determined where to house her. A hearing is scheduled for the end of the month to consider mental health placement recommendations. She requires a sign-language interpreter in court. She was initially charged with felony hit-and-run and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in the death of a 56-year old bicyclist last year. He was riding a mountain bike in the bike lane when he was hit by the woman. Witnesses said the driver did not stop at the scene. He died at the scene.
If you have lost a loved one because of another person’s negligence, contact an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney who will protect your legal rights.
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Some of you may remember the incident where a 56-year old bicyclist was killed in La Quinta when a vehicle hit him and then left the scene without stopping.
Witness reports led police to the driver a short time later; they found the front windshield of her vehicle shattered. The 52-year old woman was arrested and charged with felony hit-and-run and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. If convicted, she faces five years in prison.
When she appeared in Superior Court a few months ago, the judge questioned her mental competency. He also found her to be deaf and need a sign-language interpreter. She will undergo a psychological exam to determine if she is mentally competent to stand trial. She is being held in jail in lieu of $50,000 bail.
If a family member has been injured or killed due to the negligence of another person who left the scene and didn’t try to help, contact an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney who will fight for justice for your family member.
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A 23-year old Canyon Lake man who pleaded not guilty to felony charges in a hit-and-run accident with an off-duty Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy and his pregnant wife were sentenced to nine months behind bars. Apparently he was driving at about 100 mph when he rear-ended the vehicle. A high school principal and assistant principal were also driving on the freeway when they hit debris from the crash, causing their vehicle to roll over. The Canyon Lake driver fled the scene but was caught by another deputy.
The sentence included one count of driving under the influence and 90 days for a second count. The man was charged with driving under the influence with injury and had a blood alcohol level that was higher than the legal limit.
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For those of you who remember the tragic accident that took place last year in Anaheim when a Banning man, rear-ended a bicyclist, fled the scene and the bicyclist died a few days later – the following is an update.
The man pleaded not guilty this week to amended charges of felony vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, felony hit-and-run, and for fleeing the scene. The police found the man’s El Camino truck soon after the accident with a shattered front windshield hidden in bushes not too far from Disneyland. The man, then on parole, turned himself into his parole officer a few days later. When first arrested, he was charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. The District Attorney’s office upgraded the charge to felony because of the disregard he showed by fleeing the scene. The man has four previous convictions which include possession of methamphetamines. He is being held in lieu of $100,000 bail and faces 13 years in prison if he is convicted.
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An 85-year old man, was the victim of a hit and run accident in Palm Springs recently. The man died at the scene. The 37-year old driver, of the vehicle fled the scene but turned himself into the Palm Springs Police Department the following day. He was arrested and charged with felony hit and run. In addition, he did not have a valid driver’s license. The driver of the Ford pickup, the one believed to be involved in this fatal crash, was found at his home.
The Palm Springs Police Department is asking anyone who witnessed this tragic accident to call them at 760-323-811. My sympathies go out to the family and friends of victim.
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