Teairra Mari, a known R&B singer was arrested after she caused a DUI-related accident in Beverly Hills.
The 23-year-old singer was driving her silver Infinity early Friday morning when she rear ended another vehicle. According to The Boom Box, once officers arrived at the scene of the accident, Mari became combative, resisted the officers and even gave one a minor cut. The singer was then arrested and booked for driving under the influence but was later released on a $50,000 bail bond.
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Young Baseball Fan Fighting to Recover from California DUI Accident
A nine-year-old Phillies baseball fan is fighting for his life after being struck by a drunk driver in San Diego following a Giants/Phillies baseball game.
According to media reports, Ryan White and his aunt were struck by a passing 2004 Toyota Tundra pickup truck at the intersection of Mission Street and New Montgomery Street.
"We were crossing with the light," Ryan's father told KRON-TV. "A car came screeching out of the street, hit one car, careened over into the second car, and that was where my son was."
Ryan was sent to a hospital and was being treated for life-threatening injuries. Ryan's aunt suffered a non-life-threatening foot injury.
The driver, Andrew Alan Vargas, a 21-year-old Cal State East Bay graduate, didn't stop and continued to drive after the DUI accident, according to police. However, he was caught a short time later.
As this story demonstrates, a California DUI accident can lead to serious charges. Therefore, it is important to contact an experienced California DUI defense attorney as soon as possible.
Bianca Alvarado, 26, has been arrested for a DUI-related accident after she crashed her vehicle into a power pole, taking out the power for over 3,700 Southern California Edison customers.
The accident occurred around 3:08am Monday morning in Stanton after the female lost control of her car while driving northbound on Dale St. near Katella Ave. According to the OC Register, no one was injured and there are no other cars that were reported to be involved in the accident. Once officers arrived at the scene of the accident, Alvarado was booked on suspicion of DUI.
Man Crashes Motor Home, Gets Arrested for Felony DUI
Eric Leslie Harry, 24, has been arrested and booked for a felony DUI after causing a solo vehicle crash on Highway 101.
The Fresno man was driving southbound on the freeway in a 1982 Ford motor home when he veered off. The motor home hit a guardrail, continued out of control and came to a stop after hitting a tree. Out of the four men who were all in the motor home at the time of the accident, both Harry and Jeffrey Clinton Maddox, 31, who was in the front passenger seat, were not injured.
According to the Times Standard, Anthony J. Sherman, 21, received major injuries and 28-year-old Daniel J. Terry received moderate injuries; both men were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Harry was then arrested and booked at a county jail with a felony driving under the influence charge.
If you have recently been arrested after causing a DUI-related accident, contact our Orange County DUI Lawyers as soon as possible. We will answer any questions you may have and provide you with a free case consultation and quote.
25-Year-Old Woman Spins Car on PCH, Gets Arrested for DUI
Claudia Interiano, 25, was arrested for causing a solo DUI-related accident over the weekend that caused the Pacific Coast Highway to be closed for over 45 minutes.
Once officers arrived at the scene of the crash, they found Interiano sitting in her vehicle, which still had the engine running, on the shoulder of Highway 1, facing oncoming traffic. Interiano had been driving under the influence when she hit the guard rail which then spun her vehicle to face the opposite direction. According to the Pacifica Patch, no injuries were reported and no other vehicles were involved in the accident. Interiano was arrested and taken to the local jail for driving under the influence.
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Evan A. Green, of Chico, was arrested for a felony driving under the influence charge after he caused an accident that killed two 21 year olds.
Green was driving in San Luis Obispo in a 2004 Saturn when he lost control, tried to overcorrect and sent the vehicle off the road where it flipped several times before it landed on a golf course. According the KRCRTV, Aaron Michael Beaver of Eureka and Marcus Alex Nelson of Castro Valley were both killed while Green and his passenger Jacob Zimmer, of Castro Valley, suffered major injuries. Both Green and Zimmer were taken to the local hospital. Green will be facing felony DUI charges for the DUI-related accident.
Our OC DUI Law Firm sends its sincere condolences to the friends and family members of those who died. If you have recently been involved in a DUI-related accident, contact our Orange County DUI Attorneys as soon as possible to find out how we can help you.
Chick, who was driving a 2012 Jeep made a left hand turn off of Highway 165 near Pioneer Road just after 9pm when she hit 29-year-old Andrew Maloney, a Los Banos Firefighter who was off duty at the time of the accident. According to Firefighting News, the accident killed Maloney and did not leave Chick with any injuries. Chick has been arrested for a DUI with alcohol and drugs. Our OC DUI law firm sends its sincere condolences to the friends and family members of Maloney.
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27-Year-Old Woman Hits Bicyclists, Arrested for DUI
A 27-year-old woman plowed through a group of over 100 bicyclists early Thursday morning and has been arrested for driving under the influence.
The Los Angeles woman was driving a white Honda Civic at over 60 mph on West Jefferson Place and Rodeo Drive when she hit a group of cyclists, causing 9 of them to receive mild to severe injuries. The accident occurred around 1:49am and involved the late night bike riding group "Koreatown Riders". According to the Los Angeles CBS Local, the woman has been arrested for driving under the influence; however the cyclists are also somewhat to blame as they were partially blocking the road.
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence in or around Orange County, contact our OC DUI Attorneys as soon as possible to find out how we can help you.
Scott E. Hanson has been arrested for a driving under the influence after he led police on a 15 mile high speed chase for over 20 minutes.
The Willows man reportedly called 911 to report that he took a few pills and was driving around so no one could find him. Once officers located his white GMC Sierra, they tried to pull him over but instead, Hanson fled and led officers on a high speed chase, reaching speeds of up to 70 mph. According to Willows Journal, after a failed attempt at using a spike strip, Hanson finally pulled over to meet a friend; officers arrested Hanson and took him into custody without further incident. Hours later however Hanson had to be physically restrained while he was under evaluation at the local hospital.
Jude Tenbear, 39, has been arrested for driving under the influence after she drove more than 100mph before rear-ending a vehicle on the I-5.
The Colusa woman was reportedly going north on the freeway in a 2006 Pontiac when she hit the back of a 1991 Toyota. The force behind the crash sent the Toyota barreling down the freeway before it hit a fence and flipped. Tenbear's vehicle also followed the Toyota but burst into flames after it crashed; Tenbear was able to escape moments before the flames erupted. According to the Orland Press Register, three San Francisco residents were seriously injured while Tenbear received only minor injuries. Tenbear was arrested for driving under the influence and has a bail set at $80,000.
Correction Officer Hits Parked Cars, Gets Arrested for DUI
David Perrault, 43, crashed into multiple parked vehicles before he was arrested for driving under the influence.
The Sacramento correction officer was seen trying to leave a Safeway shopping center in his blue Mustang when he hit over four parked vehicles before damage to his own vehicle prevented him from driving further. According to News 10, two witnesses detained Perrault as he walked out from his car holding a bottle of peppermint schnapps wrapped up in t-shirt and attempted to flee the scene of the accident. Upon arrival, officers arrested Perrault for causing a DUI-related accident and he was booked at the local jail.
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Man in Stalled Car Killed in California DUI Accident
As reported by the Beverly Hill Courier, an alleged drunken driver crashed into a stalled car on the westbound Artesia (91) Freeway, killing the man sitting in the stalled car.
The man in his 20s was stalled in the No. 1 lane with hazard lights on when a woman in her 20s truck his car at about 1:10 a.m., just east of Knott Avenue, California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Gonzalez said.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to authorities, the alleged drunk driver was travelling at a high rate of speed when she crashed into the stalled vehicle. She and her passenger were allegedly coming back from drinking at bars in Fullerton, officers said.
Driving drunk can result in harsh consequences, but when it involves the death of another the offense is far more severe and the potential penalties are far greater. California DUI offenses that involve the death of another person are typically classified as vehicular manslaughter, second-degree murder, or vehicular homicide.
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Irvine Held on $1 Million Bail After Fatal DUI Accident
Austin Jeffrey Farley, 26, is being held on a $1 million bail after causing a fatal DUI-related accident that took the life of a 14 year old Irvine teenager late Sunday night.
Farley was driving on Culver Drive when he crashed into an E-Class Mercedes that was being driven by Michael Ghaemi, 48, and carried four teenage girls. Unfortunately, 14-year-old Ashton Sweet was severely injured with irreversible brain injury and is being kept alive with a breathing machine so that the family can donate her organs. Another teen, 15-year-old Krista Merassa, was also injured and is in critical condition.
According to the OC Register, Farley was convicted in 2009 where he pleaded guilty to charges of driving under the influence, battery on a peace officer and driving with a suspended license and is scheduled to appear in court today.
Our Orange County DUI Law Firm sends its condolences to the friends and family members of Ashton Sweet. Contact our OC DUI Defense Lawyers today if you have been arrested for driving under the influence.
The Brawley man was driving a 1996 Volvo sedan when he failed to stop at a red light and plowed through the intersection. Juan Bernal was driving his 2007 Toyota Rav4 through the intersection when he was hit by Beaver's sedan. A 12-year-old boy in the Rav4 was ejected through the vehicle and landed on the center dirt median and had to be taken to the local hospital to be treated for injuries. Bernal and two other passengers, 10 and 16 year old boys, all suffered minor to moderate injuries.
According to the Imperial Valley Press Online, Beaver ran from the scene of the accident but was later caught and arrested by highway patrol officers and is facing felony DUI charges.
Sandra Jean Burnett, 57, has been arrested and charged for a felony driving under the influence causing bodily injury and being under the influence of a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm as well as misdemeanor charges of driving on a suspended license for a previous DUI, an addict driving a vehicle and a misdemeanor probation violation.
The Kelseyville woman was driving her 2000 Chevy Prizm northbound on Kelsey Creek Drive at around 2:40pm when she swerved into the southbound lane. According to the Lake County News, Shawn Dale Rogers, 39, was driving a grade school bus filled with 25 students when he noticed Burnett's vehicle coming towards him; he attempted to slow down but was unable to avoid the head-on collision. The crash resulted in four children complaining of pain as well as major damage to Burnett's car and moderate damage to the bus. Once officers arrived at the scene of the accident, they determined that Burnett was driving under the influence of prescription medication and arrested her.
Taxi Cab Drives Wrong Way on Highway, Arrested for DUI
An Aptos taxi cab driver has been arrested for driving under the influence and a hit-and-run after going wrong-way on Highway 1.
According to KSBW, Sharek got onto the State Park Drive off ramp and entered the highway going against traffic at around 1:55pm. Two vehicles, a 2001 Chevy Suburban driven by a 47-year-old woman and a 1994 Toyota Avalon driven by a 57-year-old Aptos woman, veered sharply to avoid hitting Sharek but ended up colliding with each other. A witness has been quoted saying that Sharek was "not in the right state of mind". After the collision, Sharek took off and exited the highway and was later arrested for a California DUI at his home in Santa Cruz at 6pm.
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Although most don't realize it, you can be arrested for a driving under the influence while operating any type of vehicle, whether it is a car, a boat, a bike or in this case, a plane.
The pilot of an AirTran flight was arrested for a DUI after a TSA manager smelled alcohol on his breath. Airport officers were called to administer a breathalyzer test, which came back at .05%.Similar to a commercial driving license, drivers or pilots cannot be over a .04% blood alcohol content level. According to AOL Travel, the AirTran captain has been suspended which the incident is being investigated.
If you have been arrested for being under the influence while operating any type of vehicle, contact our Orange County DUI Attorneys today to find out how we can help you. We have the experience and knowledge to answer any questions that you may have and to represent you throughout your entire case.
Check out the news video regarding the pilot being arrested for a DUI.
Fatal DUI Accident Results in CA Man Being Sent to Prison
Nicholas Arthur Thibault, 28, will spend the next year in prison after driving under the influence of alcohol and causing an accident that killed a man.
Thibault was driving northbound on Interstate 805 on February 27, 2011 at around 6:30am when he lost control of his vehicle and swerved off the University Avenue ramp. Thibault then plowed through a bushy area, ending up on the on-ramp across the street. According to Sign On San Diego, Brent Routley, 47, was camping in the bushes when the accident occurred and was killed. Thibault has pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, will be sent to prison for one year and will be on probation for five years. If Thibault violates his probation in any way, he could be sent to prison for up to six additional years.
Contact our Orange County DUI Attorneys if you find yourself arrested for driving under the influence in or around Orange County. Our OC DUI Lawyers have the experience and knowledge to handle any type of DUI case and will fight for you.
According to San Diego 6, Officer William Johnson, a12-year department veteran, was off duty when he rear-ended a vehicle at a stop light on Telegraph Canyon Road. Johnson was arrested after causing a DUI-related accident that left other motorists with minor injuries. While the San Diego DUI case is pending, Johnson has been assigned to work a desk assignment. Johnson is the ninth member of his department to be facing criminal charges or be under investigation for possible misconduct
Law Enforcement Not Immune to California DUI: Off-Duty Sheriff's Sargent Crashes into His Own Cruiser
As reported by the Merced Sun Star, a Merced County sheriff's sergeant was arrested early Sunday on suspicion of driving under the influence when he crashed his personal vehicle into his patrol car outside his Le Grand home.
California Highway Patrol responded to the DUI accident after a witness reported seeing a gray GMC Yukon crash into a parked Merced County patrol car. The witness also reported that the driver of the Yukon walked into a residence after the crash.
Upon arriving at the scene, the officers observed that the bumpers of the two vehicles were touching but did not notice any damage. The right rear tire of the GMC was on top of the north curb edge of the street, with the other three wheels on the roadway.
Officers subsequently spoke with Sgt. James Pacheco, 43, at his residence and, after an investigation, determined that he was the driver of the GMC and had been operating the vehicle under influence of alcohol. He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor California DUI.
California drivers are reminded that the best way to avoid a California DUI is to designate a driver or call a taxi. However, if you find yourself arrest for driving under the influence, it is imperative to contact an experienced California DUI attorney.
Perry, a Chico resident, was driving his BMW at 12:25am when he failed to take a curve in the road and proceeded to hit an embankment and a tree before landing in a field. According to the SacBee, Perry's passenger, 40-year-old Timothy Chapman, died at the scene of the accident while Perry was airlifted for treatment of major injuries.
A 23-year-old Orange County woman has been arrested on suspicion of a DUI after causing a head on collision on the I-5 freeway.
The Huntington Beach woman was driving on I-5, near Highway 33, around 9:15am when she crossed the center divider and collided head-on with a big rig. According to the Fresno Bee, the driver of the big rig, a 27-year-old from Compton, said he saw the vehicle coming towards him and he slowed down but was unable to avoid the crash.
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A California man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after causing a one-car crash.
Around 5:30am, Oscar Pablo Ocegueda, 29, was driving on Highway 29 when he veered off the road and struck an electric pole early Sunday morning. According to the Napa Valley Register, Ocegueda's 1998 Chevy Camaro was the only vehicle involved in the accident and no injuries were reported. Ocegueda was arrested for a California DUI and has been booked at the Napa County jail.
Contact our Orange County DUI Attorneys if you have recently been involved in a DUI-related accident. We understand how frustrating it can be to be arrested for a DUI and will fight to get you the best possible result in your specific case.
Benjamin Arroyo, 44, has been arrested for driving under the influence after he crashed a Vons truck on the Santa Ana Freeway early Saturday morning.
The truck driver was on the freeway in Norwalk when he struck a 30-foot guardrail on the right shoulder and jackknifed into the center median and one lane of the northbound freeway. According to KTLA, the Vons truck then began to burn and exploded, causing minor injuries to the driver. No other injuries were reported and Arroyo was taken to the Norwalk Community Hospital where he was treated for his injuries.
As reported by the Los Angeles Times, a California man was struck and killed in a California DUI accident on April 19 while walking in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood of Walnut Park.
According to California Highway Patrol, a 23-year-old man was traveling east on California Street about 1 a.m. when he failed to yield at a stop sign at Pacific Boulevard. He subsequently lost control of his vehicle and struck the victim, who was walking on the sidewalk.
The suspect did not immediately stop, but rather continued driving down the street. He ultimately collided with a brick wall and overturned. He was taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood with minor injuries, and he was later arrested on suspicion of California DUI and manslaughter.
This story highlights the deadly consequences of California DUI.
California drivers are reminded that the best way to avoid a California DUI is to designate a driver or call a taxi. However, if you find yourself arrest for driving under the influence, it is imperative to contact an experienced California DUI attorney.
Man Crashes Vehicle into Building in Garden Grove, Arrested for DUI
An accident in Garden Grove has resulted in a man being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence late Tuesday night.
A man, driving a pickup truck, was speeding on Knott St. when he ran a red light at West Chapman Ave and struck a vehicle in the left-hand turning lane on the other side of Knott St. According to the OC Register, the pickup truck then continued south for 100 yards before crashing into an abandoned scrapbooking store as 12072 Knott St. Both drivers were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries and the male pickup truck driver was arrested on suspicion of a California DUI.
Ronald Hernandez has been arrested for a felony driving under the influence charge after causing a roll over crash that resulted in severe injuries.
The 23-year-old Los Angeles resident was on Highway 101, south of El Capitan State Beach Road, when he lost control of his 2008 Toyota Tacoma. According to Noozhawk, the vehicle then rolled over and blocked both lanes of the highway and caused the passenger, Armen Sarkisan, 27, to receive a fracture to his right leg which was nearly amputated. Hernandez was arrested for a felony DUI before he was released to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.
California DUI Suspect Attacks His Car, Turns on Police
As reported by Coast Central News, a California man already on probation for California DUI is facing charges for DUI, resisting arrest, and battery of a peace officer.
California Highway Patrol first received reports of a man beating a red Pontiac with a baseball bat along Highway 1 in Aptos.
When police arrived, they actually found Sergio Castillo driving the vehicle along the shoulder of the road. According to the newspaper, police are still unsure why the man had been beating his car earlier.
In attempting to arrest Castillo for driving under the influence, an officer was kicked in the face. Castillo was finally restrained and taken to the hospital for chemical testing. While he was at the hospital, he attempted to assault another officer.
If you or someone you know has been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in California, contact our California DUI attorneys today.
Janice Ho, 25, has been arrested for driving under the influence after causing a three-car accident in California.
Ho was driving a 2000 BMW on Highway 29 when she rear-ended a 2001 Volkswagen Passat; the Passat then hit a Nissan pickup truck. According to the Napa Valley Register, two of the motorists were taken to a local hospital for minor injuries while Ho was arrested for driving under the influence causing injuries and driving without a license. Ho has been booked at the Napa County Jail.
Alvin Harrison, a Gilroy high school track and field coach, is being held on a $50,000 bond at an Orange County jail for causing a DUI-related accident.
The 37-year-old two-time Olympic gold medalist was down in Orange County on a school athletic field trip when he collided into another vehicle on state Highway 73. No students were in the vehicle at the time of the accident and once officers arrived at the scene of the accident, they arrested Harrison for driving under the influence with a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or more. Harrison is being charged with a DUI causing bodily injury to any person other than the driver and driving with a suspended license.
San Diego Officer Under Investigation for DUI Hit & Run
David Hall, a San Diego police officer, is under criminal investigation for allegedly driving under the influence and a hit-and-run.
The 41 year old motorcycle traffic officer was driving his brown GMC when he crashed into a gray Chevy Suburban, driven by a woman, on Murray Ridge Road at the onramp to northbound I-805. According to CBS8, the female driver claimed Hall did not stop after hitting her while the 14-year department veteran says he did stop and only left after the driver said she was okay. Hall later willingly submitted to a breathalyzer test where his BAC was more than 3 times the legal limit.
CA Man Arrested for DUI after Causing Head-On Collision
Patrick Anderson, 60, has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after causing a head-on collision.
Around 5:13pm, Anderson was driving his Nissan pickup erratically on northbound Highway 174 when he crossed over the double-yellow line, directly into oncoming traffic. Bill Durant, 67, of Sacramento was not able to avoid the collision and his Jeep collided head-on with Anderson. According to The Union, both men were taken to local hospitals as Durant sustained moderate injuries and Anderson is listed in critical condition. Anderson has been charged with driving under the influence and causing bodily injury.
John Hines, 38, a captain from the Long Beach Fire Department, has been arrested for a felony DUI and felony hit and run.
The incident occurred at around 1:34pm when Hines was driving his Chevrolet truck on Westminster Ave. east of Bolsa Chica Rd. Hines's vehicle swerved into the bike lane and struck a cyclist at approximately 60 mph, causing the biker to be thrown onto the road's dirt shoulder.
According to the OC Register, witnesses of the accident noticed Hines did not stop to check on the bicyclist and followed him as he drove away. The bicyclists was taken to a local hospital with major head trauma but is expected to be released. Hines was arrested for felony driving under the influence as well as felony hit and run; he has since been released on a $50,000 bond.
California Man Arrested for DUI after Road Rage on I-5
Warren Neal Hawkins, 66, has been arrested for driving under the influence after he rammed a man's truck twice and yelled death threats out his window.
The Cottonwood man was driving his 1998 Ford Explorer on the 5 freeway at around 6:40pm. Hawkins's was driving 52 mph in the fast lane when another driver, 22-year-old Nicholas Gasik passed him up. According to Redding, Hawkins did not appreciate being cut off and drove up close behind Gasik, yelling and making hand gestures before pulling up alongside of Gasik's Toyota Tacoma to continue yelling.
Hawkins then got back behind Gasik's truck and proceeded to ram the rear of the Tacoma twice. Once both men got off the next exit, Hawkins proceeded to speed towards Gasisk's stopped car and began yelling death threats from his open window. Hawkins was arrested for driving under the influence, assault with a deadly weapon and making terrorist threats.
Several high school teens are being presented with a graphic visual stimulation of a drunk driving accident to help them understand the horrors of driving under the influence.
The program "Every 15 Minutes" is dedicated to making sure teens learn the severity of consequences that are associated with drinking and driving or even texting and driving. According to Parent Dish, once teens watch a simulation of a DUI accident on the school parking lot, a masked Grim Reaper pulls selected students out of class every 15 minutes to symbolize their death due to a DUI and an officer reads an "obituary" to the class that was written by that student's parents. For the next 24 hours, selected "dead" students cannot make any phone calls, text or even speak. This program teachers teens the dangers of driving under the influence or driving while texting to ensure their safety as well as the safety of other motorists.
Woman Causes Fatal Accident of OC Man, Arrested for Felony DUI
Ashley Selina Bryan, 24, has been arrested for a felony DUI after causing a fatal accident that caused the death of an Orange County resident.
According to the OC Register, Bryan was driving under the influence on the 57 freeway at around 11:55pm when she hit a Chevrolet Camaro that was disabled on the shoulder. The driver of the Camaro was sitting in the passenger seat while the passenger, 18 year old Cameron Cook of Ladera Ranch, was standing outside of the vehicle, near the guardrail when Bryan's Honda Civic hit the Camaro. As a result of the collision, the Camaro was pushed into Cook, causing him to fall backwards over the guardrail and onto a concrete embankment underneath the freeway.
Bryan has been arrested and charged with one felony count each of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated without gross negligence, driving under the influence of alcohol causing bodily injury and driving with a BAC of .08% or more causing injuring as well as a sentencing enhancement for multiple victims.
Fullerton Man Causes Head-on Crash, Arrested for Felony DUI
Faustino Barcenas, 49, has been arrested for a felony California DUI after causing a head-on collision.
The Fullerton resident was driving west on Highway 46 at around 11:15pm when he drifted into the eastbound lane. A driver in a Nissan Altima witnessed Barcenas drifting and pulled over on the side of the road to avoid a collision; Barcenas sideswiped the Altima before continuing down the road where he then struck Maria DeJesus Garcia, 37, head-on. Garcia and Barcenas both had to be extricated from their vehicles and be transported to nearby hospitals as they suffered major injuries. Barcenas was then arrested for a felony California DUI due to the severity of the injuries that Garcia has sustained.
Contact our Orange County DUI Lawyers if you have been in a DUI related accident or have been arrested for a felony DUI. We have the experience and knowledge to handle any type of DUI case and will ensure that you receive the best representation.
An Anaheim resident crashed his vehicle and has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence Thursday evening.
The OC Register states the male driver, name and age not released, was driving north on the I-5 when he crashed under the 91 freeway, causing his vehicle to turn onto its side and catch fire. Luckily, the driver was unharmed and escaped without any injuries. Officers were stunned that the driver was able to walk away from such a collision.
Ventura Man Arrested for California DUI After Wrong-Way Crash
According to the Ventura County Star, a 26-year-old Ventura man was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI after going the wrong way on Highway 101 and injuring himself and two others near Carpinteria.
The California Highway Patrol received reports about 8:35 p.m. on March 16 of a vehicle going the wrong way on northbound 101 near Casitas Pass Road and then of a collision involving four or five vehicles north of Bailard Avenue. A preliminary investigation by the CHP found the driver entered the freeway going the wrong way at Casitas Pass Road, sideswiped one car, hit two others, careened into the center divider and overturned several times.
The DUI suspect sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries, while a passenger in his vehicle sustained minor injuries. The driver of one of the vehicles had to be extricated and was taken to the hospital for a broken leg and hip, the CHP reported. The others involved in the crash were not injured.
When is a California DUI a Felony?
Under California's Vehicle Code Section 23153, "Any person who, while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, or under the combined influence of intoxicating liquor and any drug, drives a vehicle and when so driving does any act forbidden by law or neglects any duty imposed by law in the driving of such vehicle, which act or neglect proximately causes bodily injury to any person other than himself, is guilty of a felony."
If you or someone you know has been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in California, contact our California DUI attorneys today.
Nathan Gordon Johnson Meyer has been arrested for driving under the influence after he crashed and rolled his vehicle early Friday morning.
The 21 year old Rancho Cordova resident was driving northbound on I-5, south of I-505 at around 70-80 mph when he lost control of his 2003 Ford Ranger. According to the Daily Democrat, Meyer ran off the road, hit a metal fence and rolled his truck after which he was taken to the local hospital with minor lacerations to his face and pain in his left hand. Meyer was then arrested for driving under the influence.
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California Driver Causes Accident, Arrested for Felony DUI
The driver of a Ford Explorer has been arrested for a felony DUI after they caused a wrong-way crash.
According to the Daily Breeze, the driver of the white Ford Explorer was driving southbound on the northbound Arroyo Seco Parkway when they crashed into a blue Toyota Prius. The head-on collision caused one individual to need to be extracted from the vehicle while four of the passengers were taken to the Huntington Memorial Hospital.
Hit-and-Run By a 21 Year Old Results in DUI Arrest
Jose Espinoza, 21, has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a hit-and-run accident.
Espinoza, from Spring Valley, was driving eastbound on Jamacha Road in his 2000 Chevy pickup truck through a red light when he sideswiped a 2001 Lincoln Navigator who was driving on a green light. According to Sign on San Diego, Espinoza fled the scene however officers were able to find him 20 minutes after the accident occurred. The driver of the navigator was taken to a hospital with head injuries while Espinoza was arrested for driving under the influence, felony hit and run as well as causing an injury.
24 Year Old Woman Killed After Causing DUI-Related Accident
A 24 year old Norwalk woman was driving drunk when she was killed when she crashed her vehicle into a tow truck.
Alma Berenice Limon Arredondo was driving on southbound on the 710 freeway, just north of the 105 freeway when she crashed her 2005 Ford Mustang under the back of a tow vehicle that was carrying a truck. The female driver was pronounced dead on the scene while the tow vehicle driver, 34 year old David Celis, was not injured.
According to the Contra Costa Times, the female driver had been drinking with her boyfriend but after they got into an argument, she took off. The boyfriend followed her on the freeway in a separate vehicle and is being under investigation for chasing her at the time of the accident; the boyfriend has been arrested for driving under the influence.
Our OC DUI Law Firm sends their sincere condolences to the friends and family of Arredondo. If you have been arrested for a California DUI, contact our Orange County DUI Lawyers today.
According to the Contra Costa Times, the female was driving in a Lexus IS300 down the 5 freeway, north of East Burbank Boulevard, when she hit the back of a truck. The truck driver was not injured, however the Lexus driver was taken to the hospital for a precautionary check; the female driver was then taken to the local Glendale jail and has been booked on DUI offense.
According to Mercury News, Turner intentionally ran over her 48 year old boyfriend, Sendy Thomas, on January 9, 2010. Records show that Turner was drunk and had cocaine and marijuana in her system when she ran Thomas over. Turner's attorney stated that the woman feared Thomas and that he had jumped in front of Turner's car.
San Diego Man Arrested for DUI after Causing Fatal Crash
A San Diego woman has been killed in a suspected DUI vehicle crash that occurred around 2:10am.
According to Sign on San Diego, a man was driving a white sedan northbound on Interstate 5 when he lost control of his vehicle. The car rolled over and trapped the female passenger who died at the scene of the accident and sent another passenger to the hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the sedan was not injured and was arrested for a DUI with accident.
California Man Causes 8 Car Accident, Arrested for DUI
A 25 year old California man has been arrested for driving under the influence after causing a major vehicle collision.
According to Marin Scope, Shiloh McGillicuddy crashed his 200w Saturn SL1 into the center divider while driving north on Highway 101. Once his vehicle stopped, he was then hit by several other cars causing an 8 car pileup, sending one 50 year old to the hospital with minor injuries and causing two unlicensed drivers to be cited.
OC Woman Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Fatal DUI Accident
Anaheim resident, Jessica Lynn Shekell, 23, was sentenced to 6 years in prison for two counts of vehicular manslaughter and felony drunk-driving causing injury.
According to the OC Register, on October 26, 2010 Shekell was driving the wrong way on the 91 freeway in Orange County when she caused a head on collision. The driver, Sally Miguel, age 49, died at the scene while her sister Patricia Miguel, 30, died hours later; the sister's two nieces, ages 15 and 11, suffered major injuries but survived the crash. Shekell's blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit at 0.26%.
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence, an Orange County DUI Attorney will be able to provide you with legal advice as well as answer any of your questions and represent you throughout your entire case.
Young Driver Arrested for DUI After Crashing Vehicle
A 22 year old Arcata driver was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI after she caused a crash.
Nancy J. Sierra and her 26 year old passenger Amanda L. Nikola were driving in Sierra's 2000 Honda Accord at around 2am Tuesday morning when the driver lost control, went off the road and hit a power pole. According to Contra Costa Times, both women were taken to the Mad River Community Hospital; Sierra suffered minor injuries while Nikola suffered a broken clavicle.
Pedestrian in California Killed, Veil Man Arrested for DUI
A 29-year-old Veil man has been arrested on suspicion ofCalifornia DUI and vehicular manslaughter.
David Matthew Perzanowski was driving his 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee on South Frontage Road near Elkhorn Drive when he struck Lewis Edward Cook III. The 32 year old man was unresponsive when officers arrived on the scene. Perzanowski was arrested and is being held on $15,000 bail. Our California DUI Law Firm sends our condolences to the friends and family of Cook.
A former Ventura children's store owner has been arrested on suspicion of a California DUI as well as vehicular manslaughter after a hit and run that turned deadly.
43 year old Shannon Richard was driving her 2008 Mitsubishi when she hit 40 year old Jose Luis Carmona as he was walking alongside his bike; unfortunately, Carmona died from blunt force injuries. According to keyt.com, officers found Richard at her home nearby where she claimed she thought she hit an animal.
A California man is facing charges for drinking and plowing. South Lake Tahoe police say 55-year-old Steve Beattie took out a light and traffic sign while driving a front end loader on Ski Run Boulevard.
When police tried to stop him, officers say he drove the loader towards a patrol car attempting to hit the officer inside while making an obscene gesture.
The officer was able to back his car up and escape.
Eventually Beattie was apprehended when he drove the tractor into a dead end street. However, he did not exit the loader right away even after several commands were shouted from the police.
Beattie is charged with driving under the influence, assault with a deadly weapon, and attempting to evade police as he put up a struggle once he exited the tractor.
Police say he admitted to using illegal drugs and conducting snow removal work with no sleep for several days.
It is advisable to contact an experienced California DUI attorney if you are arrested or cited for driving any vehicle (including a tractor) under the influence of alcohol.
A North Bay mother has been arrested for a California DUI after she crashed her SUV.
According to KTVU.com, the 23-year-old woman was driving in Santa Rosa when she crashed her SUV into a guardrail and went over an embankment. The woman and her two daughters, ages 4 and 6, were ejected from the car while her 4 year old son, who was strapped in a car seat, remained in the vehicle. The 6 year old sustained the most injuries; however, all four individuals were taken to local hospitals. The woman, who has been booked on suspicion of driving under the influence may also be looking at other charges such as child endangerment and speeding.
San Diego Man Arrested for DUI After Hitting & Killing Transient
A 27-year-old San Diego resident has been charged with suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence.
According to SFGate, Nicholas Arthur Thibault lost control of his vehicle as he was exiting Interstate 805 and swerved off of the ramp. A transient was camping behind the bushes at the time of the accident when he was hit and killed. The young driver is being held without bail at the San Diego jail.
Young Woman Caused Fatal DUI-related Accident, Kills Cyclist
A Newport Coast woman has been arrested and booked on gross vehicular manslaughter and a DUI after she hit and killed a cyclist.
Corona Del Mar Today states that the middle-aged cyclist was riding along San Joaquin Road around 6pm when the 22-year-old driver hit him. According to the article, the crash is still under investigation; however, the woman was booked with bail set at $100,000.
Oakland has the lowest number of DUI arrests and DUI-related accidents among California's thirteen largest cities, according to a recent study by the California Office of Traffic Safety.
Data was collected from agencies such as the Department of Justice and California Highway Patrol. In 2009, 312 DUI-related arrests were made, and 131 people were killed or hurt in DUI-related accidents in Oakland.
Law enforcement officials attribute the low number of DUI arrests to a number of different factors, including Oakland's active participation in Alameda County's Avoid the 21 program. Oakland law enforcement officials are regularly involved in saturation patrols and DUI sobriety checkpoints in an effort to curb drinking and driving in the city.
"We congratulate both the people of Oakland and the police department for having such a low DUI fatality figure. It's good news when you are the best in the state as far as fatalities and injuries go. The whole point of this is to save lives," said Chris Cochran of the Office of Traffic Safety.
If you or someone you know is arrested for DUI in Oakland, it is imperative to contact a qualified DUI lawyer. Contact our knowledgeable Alameda County DUI attorneys today.
California Man Backs Into Police Car, Arrested for DUI
A 75 year old man from Corning was arrested on suspicion of a DUI after he crashed his 1999 Chevy Silverado into a California Highway Patrol officer's vehicle.
Red Bluff Daily News states George backed into the officer's vehicle after he was pulled over while driving west on South Avenue. The CHP officer did notice signs of intoxication and blood test results showed George was over a .08%. George was arrested for a California DUI and violating a court order.
Woman Leads Cops on Chase, Causes DUI-related Accident
Tina Adame has been arrested after causing a DUI-related accident following a high speed chase.
The Fresno woman was driving at high speeds when, according to ABC Local, she failed to stop when officers tried to pull her over. Adame sped through multiple stop signs and red lights before she crashed her vehicle into a tree on Olive Ave. Adame had two other passengers in the car; however, no one was hurt in the accident. Once arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, Adame was taken to the county jail and is being held on a $52,000 bail.
Been arrested for a Fresno DUI and not sure what to do next? Contact our knowledgeable Fresno DUI Defense Lawyers with any questions hat you may have; we will represent and guide you throughout your entire case.
California City Attorney Crashes, Arrested for DUI
A Lakeport city attorney has been arrested for a California DUI after he hit a car and fled from the scene.
The Lake County Record Bee states that Steven John Brookes, 53, who works as a city attorney and operates a private practice, was driving his Volvo eastbound on Main Street Kelseyville when he crossed into the westbound lane, striking a Ford F-350 who was pulling out of a gas station. Brookes drove away but was later located on Konocti Road and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. At 9:30pm Brookes was booked into county jail but release at 11:10pm.
California Man Crashes Into Home, Arrested for DUI
A 26-year-old driver crashed his vehicle early Friday morning and has been arrested on suspicion of a Ventura County DUI.
The Ventura County Star was on the road in Ojai at 1:38am when he lost control of his vehicle, causing it to go through a fence, hitting a gas line and striking the side of a home. Residence of surrounding homes were evacuated for approximately 30 minutes due to the gas leak, however, no one was harmed. The driver was arrested and booked into the Ventura County jail.
48 Year Old Woman Crashes Golf Cart, Arrested for DUI
Deborah Selna, 48, has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after she crashed a golf car that she was driving.
The Lake County Record-Bee states that Selna, along with two other women, were driving in a red 200 Yamaha golf cart at a fast speed when Selna lost control of the cart. The golf cart hit a tree before it rolled over and landed on its roof. The driver along with one other passenger suffered major injuries while the third women suffered moderate injuries; all three women were transported to the local hospital.
Teenager Arrested for Causing DUI-Related Fatal Accident
A South San Francisco teen has been arrested for vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence after the car that he was driving slammed into another vehicle, causing a 17-year-old girl to die.
Sean Quintero, 18, was driving his mother's vehicle around 3:20am on Highway 101 when he caused the accident that left one girl dead and three other passengers, all between the ages of 17 and 18, injured. According to the Mercury News, Quintero is being held without bond and once he's convicted, he could be looking at over 11 years in prison.
If you or someone you know has been in a DUI related accident, speak with knowledgeable and qualified DUI Defense Lawyer to find out what you could be facing and how we can help you!
A Highland man has been arrested on suspicion of DUI and vehicle manslaughter when his vehicle crashed into another vehicle that was parked on the side of the road.
Russell Hanson, 32, was driving a 2007 GMC Yukon when he slammed into a 1994 Lincoln Town Car, killing a 77-year-old backseat passenger and critically injuring the other passengers. According to the Redlands Daily Facts, the crash was so severe that officers had to use a tow truck to pull the vehicles apart and firefighters had to cut out the window and part of the roof to remove the injured passengers.
A man suspected of driving under the influence crashed into a natural gas line in a La Habra neighborhood, forcing 70 people from 20 homes to evacuate Thursday evening.
The crash occurred at around 9:34pm when the SUV driver crashed into a fence, breaking the gas pipe and causing it to hiss. According to the Contra Costa Times, a worker at the scene states that the pressure was 30 pounds per square inch, meaning it was not a small leak but a "gusher". The gas pipe was finally shut off at 1:30am and the OC Register confirms residents were able to return to their homes early Friday morning.
The semi-truck was heading eastbound on the 101 Freeway around 6:10am near Laurel Canyon when it hit a center divider before crashing into a minivan. According to JusticeNewsFlash.com, the crash caused the minivan driver to sustain moderate injuries and both the driver and the trucker were taken to the local hospital for treatment.
A Chico woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after she crashed and rolled her car.
Elizabeth Ann Holmes, 51, was driving on the Skyway just west of the Tuscan Ridge Golf when she leaned over to eat Chinese food and failed to realize there was an upcoming right turn. Holmes overcorrected but sent her car off of the road, causing it to overturn; she was wearing a seatbelt and suffered moderate injuries. According to ChicoER.com, Holmes was arrested for a California DUI with accident but was released for transportation to the local hospital.
If you or someone you know has been arrested for a DUI, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyer today for more information.
Raymond Carter, 29, is suspected of driving under the influence after the Porsche that he was driving at over 100 mph hit a curb, became airborne, hit a light pole and landed on its roof under the 241 toll road in Mission Viejo.
The OC Register states that both Carter and his 32-year-old passenger, Brandon Whitaker, were taken to the Mission Hospital where Carter is in a coma and Whitaker is in stable condition. Whitaker, from Lake Forest, informed officers at the scene of the crash that he has been drinking and authorities are investigating the cause of the crash whether they can arrest Carter for an Orange County DUI.
David DeRoo, a rocker known for being in the band Adema, has been arrested for a previous DUI causing bodily harm.
The singer and bassist was charged with driving under the influence after a collision January 2011 in Bakersfield and pleaded no contest in 2008. Upon violation of probation, a warrant for DeRoo's arrest was put out in June 2010. According to Courant.com, DeRoo was about to take stage for a concert in Connecticut when he was arrested and charged with being a fugitive from justice and is currently being held on a $1 million bond.
If you or someone you know has been arrested for a DUI or is in violation of probation due to a previous DUI offense, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers today.
Orange County City Ranks High For DUI Related Accidents
Among all cities in California, Huntington Beach has had the most DUI collisions in 2009.
According to the Huntington Beach Independent, the city ranked number one among other cities with populations between 100,000 and 250,000. A recent statement by the Office of Traffic Safety reports 195 people were injured or killed due to alcohol-related accidents. For the last 10 years, Huntington Beach has been in the top 10 cities with per-capita DUI collisions.
A Temecula mother caused a DUI related fatal accident and has been arrested on three counts of DUI causing injury and suspicion of murder.
Karen Honeycutt, 41, was driving with her three children when she struck a tree and utility pole in a center divider around 3pm on Thursday. According to the Press-Enterprise, two out of three of Honeycutt's children were not wearing seatbelts and were ejected from the vehicle killing the 9 year old daughter and breaking the 17 year old's back. Honeycutt's 8 year old son was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident and suffered moderate injuries.
64 Year Man Drives Wrong-Way, Causes DUI-Related Collision
Leslie Dayka, 64, from Santa Barbara was arrested and booked at the county jail for a Santa Barbara DUI after he side-swiped a vehicle while driving on the wrong side of the road.
LompcoRecord.com states that CHP received numerous phone calls about a vehicle driving the wrong-way northbound on Highway 101. The road was temporarily shut down after Dayka's 2001 VW sedan hit a 2007 Dodge sedan; there were no injuries reported.
If you or someone you know has been arrested for driving under the influence in or around Santa Barbara, contact knowledgeable California DUI Lawyer today.
27 Year Old San Luis Obispo Man Charged with DUI After Crash
Scott Metcalf, 27, was arrested for a DUI after crashing his 2010 Toyota Tacoma into a utility pole in San Luis Obispo. After crashing, Metcalf fled from the scene but officers were able to locate him and arrested him for driving under the influence. He was booked into county jail and his DUI bail was set for $5,000.
According to SanLuisObispo.com, the 200 block of Higuera Street, where the accident occurred, was closed off for 2 hours as the utility lines were being fixed. Thankfully, no one was injured.
If you or someone you know has been arrested for a DUI, contact a quality California DUI Defense Lawyer today for more information regarding you case.
19 Year Old Causes Fatal Accident, Suspected of Felony DUI
Alex Michael Gary, 19, was arrested early Sunday morning for suspicions of vehicular manslaughter and a California felony DUI after he caused a fatal accident on the westbound 10 freeway.
According to the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Gary was driving 80 mph near Via Verde in San Dimas when he failed to slow down for stopped traffic and struck a Honda Civic, killing Viet H. Le and Thuan Trieu and injuring driver Ly Trinh Nguyen. The Honda then struck a Toyota Camry, injuring a 3 year old female passenger. Gary's vehicle continued to lose control and subsequently struck an ambulance, but no one inside was injured.
If you or anyone you know has been arrested for driving under the influence in California, you need to contact a qualified DUI Defense Attorney to get the best representation.
Orange County man arrested for DUI after crashing car twice
Last Saturday night went from bad to worse when 42-year-old Christian Aparicio was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Laguna Beach. After seeing the flashing lights of Officer Tony White's patrol car he was prompted to pull into a gas station parking lot. Officer White parked behind him and asked him to exit his vehicle. In a unfortunate sequence of events now likely memorialized on YouTube, Aparicio when exiting the vehicle put the car in reverse causing it to ram into the patrol car sitting behind him. As Aparicio tried to regain control of his vehicle he put it into drive and appears to have stepped on the gas pedal causing it to slam into a pole directly in front of him. The vehicle was a little worse for the wear, but no one was hurt in the two collisions.
Russell Leach, former Riverside police chief was charged with drunk driving on February 8, after crashing his city-owned Chrysler into a fire hydrant. Leach, 62, was leaving a club when Riverside police officers stopped him nearly three miles from the crash site. His front two tires were completely missing according to reports. The California Highway Patrol announced that Leach was not only under the influence of alcohol, having 11 drinks before the crash, but also under the influence of prescription drugs. Leach resigned as police chief in February for medical reasons.
A Riverside DUI with accident can have very serious consequences. Not only will you have to deal with the criminal court case and hearing through the Department of Motor Vehicles but you have a damaged vehicle and may have suffered injuries. Our team of Riverside drunk driving lawyers can help. We know the laws and will fight hard to get you the best possible outcome in your case. Contact us now for a free online Riverside DUI case evaluation.
One week ago, 18 year old Danielle Everman was arrested for Felony DUI when her passenger Jacob Dearman, 20 suffered severe injuries. He was rushed to a nearby trauma center after Everman's vehicle hit a curb and collided with a guardrail on the 405. Fountain Valley police responded to the crash at 2:11 am and arrested Everman on suspicion of drunk driving. The Fountain Valley Police Department released a statement indicating that the passenger had not been wearing his seat belt.
A felony DUI is a very serious charge and can result in a state prison sentence. Given the severity of the penalties, it is required that if you are charged with a felony DUI you are present in court at all appearances. Our office is well-versed in dealing with serious drunk driving cases. We have dedicated our practice to DUI defense and understand all of the potential harm that could occur from a felony DUI conviction. Fill out our free online California DUI case evaluation today for a free consultation.
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Data was collected from agencies such as the Department of Justice and California Highway Patrol. In 2009, 312 DUI-related arrests were made, and 131 people were killed or hurt in DUI-related accidents in Oakland. 
