Jake Harris, the young stay of Deadliest Catch continues to have legal woes as he failed to appear for a mandatory court date in his reckless driving case. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest on Wednesday. Mr. Harris's attorney has stated that it was a simple scheduling error and he would be clearing it up today. At the age of 24, Harris has experienced unthinkable tragedy after his father, Captain Phil Harris died earlier this year. If convicted of reckless driving and driving with a suspended he could face 13 months in jail. If you are arrested for a California DUI, driving on a suspended license, reckless driving or other related charges and fail to appear at a court date, the consequences can be extremely serious. If a bench warrant is issued you could be arrested and placed in jail. Given the severity of the consequences, the first call you should make is to a qualified California DUI attorney who knows the law and will ensure that there are no failure to appears in your case. In most circumstances, the lawyer that you hire can appear at all court hearings meaning you may never have to step into a courtroom.

Known to viewers as "Puck," Real World star David Rainey was arrested on March 27 for driving under the influence in San Diego. Rainey was seriously injured in an accident allegedly caused by his inability to control the vehicle due to his level of intoxication. California Highway Patrol reports that Puck will also be charged with driving without a license and child endangerment as his 8 year old son Bogart was in the car with him. Bogart was severely injured in the crash as well suffering damage to his liver and other internal organs. Puck remains in the hospital due to injuries associated with the accident. An arrest for a San Diego DUI can be devastating, especially when a child is in the vehicle and you are involved in an accident. The repercussions for driving under the influence can be endless. The most important thing you can do after being arrested for drunk driving is contact a qualified San Diego DUI Defense attorney. Our team of devoted San Diego drunk driving defense lawyers is dedicated to DUI defense and will help you with all aspects of your case. Contact our attorneys today for a free case consultation.

Jose Gaspar of Fallbrook was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol when he crossed the double yellow lines into oncoming traffic and struck Archie Barnes also of Fallbrook. Barnes was seriously injured with a broken left femur and was taken to Palomar Hospital following the accident. Gaspar could be charged with a felony DUI, felony Hit and Run and driving without a license following the incident. The California Highway Patrol reports that Gaspar fled the scene of the accident but was immediately caught. He was treated for non-serious injuries and booked in the Vista Jail. A San Diego DUI with accident can be tragic. The last thing that you ever want to do is flee the scene of an accident. Even if you had a drink or two prior to driving, it must be proven that you were the proximate cause of the accident. When serious injuries are involved you are facing a felony DUI charge. This means that you could spend time in state prison. Given the severity of the circumstances, the first call you should make is to a leading San Diego DUI Defense attorney. Call us now for a free case consultation at 888-444-7210.

Late last month the Secretary of State confirmed that those in favor of a bill allowing California to regulate, control and tax cannabis obtained enough signatures to have the act be placed on the November 2010 ballot. Voters will decide if California will legalize marijuana for private use. Limitations to the personal use marijuana act include that you must be 21 or older and there are limitations on the amount that you may use. Laws will remain in effect that prohibits driving under the influence of marijuana. While California decides on whether or not to legalize marijuana, there are laws on the books that must be addressed. It is vital to remember that even if this legislation does pass, one can still be arrested for driving under the influence of any drug. Vehicle code section 23152 (a) driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, is often simply glanced over. Too often we solely associate a California DUI with alcohol, however the legislature was clear to include drugs in this vehicle code. If you or someone you know has been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol call our team of highly qualified California DUI attorneys today.