Saturday night ended in the hospitalization of two teenage girls after a short pursuit ended in a crash. A 17-year-old driver of a reportedly stolen 2006 Nissan was pursued by Merced County sheriff's. The pursuit lasted around 20 seconds before the Nissan hit an embankment becoming airborne, rolling over and ejecting a 17-year-old female passenger. A 15 -year-old female passenger also suffered major injuries. The driver tried to flee the scene on foot but was quickly apprehended. The driver of the vehicle faces felony charges which could result in state prison time. Any time there is a DUI with injury whether it is to another driver, passenger or even pedestrian you can be charged with a felony. A state prison sentence can be terrifying. If you are faced with felony drunk driving charges you need to call our team of knowledgeable DUI attorneys today.

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Last September Tawny Kitaen was arrested for driving under the influence in Orange County. Newport Beach police department announced that the former Bachelor Party actress was driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Newport Beach. Kitaen has had a number of legal issues and battled with drugs including a stint on the VH1 show "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew." While the news and gossip pages are riddled with stories of celebrities getting California DUIs, the reality is that it occurs every day to everyday people. Getting a California DUI can affect all aspects of your life. Unfortunately you could be facing a lengthy license suspension, potential jail time and hefty fines. If you are arrested for an Orange County DUI call our offices today.

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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.

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