The California Highway Patrol announced that the number of people arrested for allegedly drunk driving the night before Christmas was 71. This is two times the number of arrests that occurred in 2008. Thankfully, the county did not see any fatal DUI accidents over the Christmas holiday, however statewide nine people were killed in traffic-related accidents. The holidays provide a source of joy and a number of holiday parties to attend. All arresting agencies are on a heightened alert to find people who may be under the influence of alcohol. If you or a loved one has been arrested for a Los Angeles County DUI, the first thing you should do is contact a qualified California DUI Defense Attorney who knows the law and will assist you with getting the best possible outcome in your drunk driving case. Call us toll free today at 888-444-7210.

The California Highway Patrol has released information regarding the fatal accident that occurred early Sunday morning on the I-10 freeway. A 42 year old woman was rear-ended by Thomas Vanauken from Anaheim while he was allegedly driving drunk. A witness to the accident indicated that Vanauken was travelling at more than 120 miles per hour when he collided with the 1995 Mitsubishi. Vanauken faces a number of charges including gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated and causing injury or death. The 42 year old Ontario woman driving the Mitsubishi was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to the hospital. One of her passengers also suffered moderate injuries. Fatal car accidents can affect your entire life. Especially if you are found to be under the influence of alcohol, the penalties can be devastating. The most important thing you can do if you are facing California DUI charges is hire a qualified Orange County Drunk Driving Defense Attorney.

This past Saturday, the San Bernardino police arrested five people on suspicion of drunk driving during an eight-hour operation. Various other drivers were arrested or cited for other charges such as driving on a suspended or revoked license. San Bernardino DUI patrol operations such as this are common in arresting a number of possible drunk drivers. If you are ever charged with a DUI, then you need to know what to do next. It's important to have proper representation when dealing with a drunk driving charge because DUI cases can be difficult and complicated. There can be a number of defenses in dealing with a San Bernardino DUI that you may not be aware that may pertain to your case. It's important that you contact our California drunk driving defense attorney for further help in handling your DUI.

Early last Friday a woman was being arrested for a hit-and-run crash and was about to undergo a blood test when she ended up stealing an ambulance. She reportedly slipped past security and got into the running ambulance. The woman than took the ambulance for a short drive, parking it in front of a house, claiming she was looking for her ex-boyfriend. No one was further hurt and the ambulance was not damaged. The woman who stole the ambulance is facing charges of driving under the influence, along with stealing a vehicle. Driving under the influence in California is a difficult matter to deal with personally and professionally. With this legal matter, it is always in your best interest to have a DUI defense attorney working on your side to defend your rights. Our California drunk driving law firm knows what to expect in court on these matters, as well as how to best handle your specific case. You will want to get back to your normal life and work after a DUI, and with the help of our lawyers, you will soon be done with this difficult process.

An LAPD officer was killed in a motorcycle crash after drinking at a bar on the department's training academy campus. It is unclear as to whether or not the officer continued to drink at another bar, but the case is currently under investigation. It has been noted that the officer's blood alcohol content was over the legal limit when he was driving his motorcycle and crashed about 3 miles from the academy. When a person chooses to drink and drive, then they are willingly putting their life and many other lives at risk. The tragic situation above is not uncommon and often other innocent victims are injured or killed. It's important to know not to drink and drive because injuries can range from minor accidents to broken bones and physical trauma to many deaths. Drinking and driving is not a wise choice to make and far too many people are victims of other's choice to drive while intoxicated.

Early on Tuesday morning, a possible DUI suspect hit and injured two Department of Water and Power employees in Los Feliz. The drunk driving accident occurred near Franklin Avenue and Canyon Drive where the workers suffered minor injuries due to the accident. Both workers were treated and released from the hospital, while the suspected DUI driver was taken into custody. Injuries are an extremely common result of drunk driving accidents. Various injuries that can occur include broken bones, head trauma, internal bleeding and cuts when a person chooses to drink and drive. Sometimes injuries can be serious and change your physical abilities, and in worse cases, death can be a result. If you have suffered an injury or lost a loved one due to a drunk driver's negligence, then you should contact a drunk driving accident attorney for help.