A 74-year old man was killed the other morning in Perris by a 22-year old woman who is suspected of drunk driving.
Reports indicate that the woman was traveling at 60mph when she lost control of her vehicle and swerved into opposing lanes of traffic, hitting the man head on. The man was pronounced dead at the scene while the woman sustained major injuries.
She is facing felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter charges. According to California Vehicle Code Section 23152(a), “Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is illegal.”
If you have lost a loved one in a Riverside County accident because of a drunk driver, contact an experienced Riverside County Criminal Law attorney who will protect your rights, seek compensation and make sure justice is served.
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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 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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Statistics show that teenage drivers have the highest rate of traffic convictions. Half of these drivers are arrested for some type of traffic violation in their first year of driving – the most common is speeding. Violations of laws increase the possibility of an accident happening, and worse - death. Teenagers have twice as many accidents as adult drivers. Reports indicate that this is due to lack of driving experience and the need to be the best.
If you receive a traffic ticket, there will be consequences. If you fail to pay your fine or appear at a court hearing, the DMV will suspend your driving privilege until you do so. If it is determined that you are at fault in an accident, you will receive a warning letter for the first time. A second “at fault” accident within a year - you will not be able to drive for 30 days unless a licensed adult is with you. If you are “at fault” a third time within a year - your license will be suspended for six months and you will be placed on probation for one year. A conviction for driving under the influence will cost you your license for one year.
More severe consequences are given depending on your record. You are not allowed to drive in California if your license has been suspended or revoked. If you are convicted of a traffic violation or “at fault” in an accident, it is wise if you contact a skilled Criminal Law Attorney who is experienced in traffic violations.
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Did you hear about a 23 year old man, who was caught speeding on Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach? He was driving his Honda sedan at 85 mph in a 45-mph zone. His 17-year old girlfriend, was with him. He hit an oncoming car head-on. He was accused of killing the other driver and his girlfriend. He suffered two broken legs when his Honda split in half.
He pleaded guilty to one felony count of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, with an enhancement for causing great bodily injury. He was sentenced to five years in Prison and his driver’s license was revoked for three years. The prosecutor believed he should have received the maximum sentence of nine years.
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The majority of car accidents are caused due to someone’s negligence or carelessness. This behavior normally results in an injury to another person. Examples include running a red light, speeding, not stopping at a stop sign or just not paying attention to the road.
Drivers need to use reasonable care when behind the wheel. If they cannot, they should not drive. Careless behavior can result in someone getting hurt or worse, death!
If you or anyone you know are in a car accident contact a Personal Injury Attorney to stand up for your rights.
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In order for a police radar gun to be accurate, the officer must be properly trained. The road must be flat and straight with good visibility and minimal traffic. Recently, the National Bureau of Standards tested several radar guns and determined that all produced some false signals.
Radar errors are produced because of many factors, which include Panning. Panning occurs when the hand-held gun is swept across the dashboard of the vehicle. Any mechanical interference in the area of the road can throw off the readings. There are many factors involved.
Another factor that can effect the readings on a radar gun is high frequency interference. It is a fact that if someone were to whistle into their CB while operating a speed radar gun, it can create a high frequency sound which can then alter the speed that shows up on the radar gun.
Armed with this knowledge, I would hope that if anyone is stopped for speeding in Palm Springs or anywhere else in the Coachella Valley through the use of a radar gun, they will consider contacting an experienced traffic ticket attorney to investigate their situation.
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A friend of mine who lives near Cathedral Canyon Drive and Dinah Shore Drive came into the office the other day. She said the area where she lives is dangerous for students who walk to and from Cathedral City High School. Too many people speed through the desert town and many teenagers find a need to tailgate. Even though the law requires drivers to operate a motor vehicle with reasonable care, too many cars speed through the neighborhood and there have been numerous accidents in the last year or so. The speed limit is 50 mph.
She wanted to know what she could do to change the speed limit in her neighborhood. I advised her that the City Council is considering speed changes as we speak. Statistics show that thousands of pedestrians die each year by negligent drivers. I told her that California requires all municipalities to conduct speed surveys on a regular basis because speed limits are not constant in Palm Springs.
Personal injury victims are hurt because of another person or driver. Most accidents occur between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. – when children are leaving schools. My friend ended our conversation by telling me that her niece was one of the unlucky people to be involved in an accident in the neighborhood. I advised her to tell her niece not to depend on the insurance company to help her; she needs an experienced personal injury attorney to get her through this time and California statute gives her 2 years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit.
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