Barstow California Highway Patrol Officer Justin McGrory was struck and killed by 18 year old Rafael Garcia over the weekend. Garcia is charged with felony vehicular manslaughter and child endangerment due to having a 12 year old passenger. While 68 grams of marijuana were found in the vehicle, lab reports have not come back regarding the driver's blood alcohol level or if he was driving under the influence of drugs. Garcia faces a state prison sentence if convicted of the charges. An automobile accident that ends in a fatality is tragic no matter what the circumstances. However, when there are drugs or alcohol involved then you could face serious consequences. If you have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs then you must contact a qualified San Bernardino DUI attorney immediately. Our office is dedicated to DUI defense and will do everything in their power to assist you get the best possible outcome in your case. Fill out our free online San Bernardino DUI case evaluation now and receive an instant call back from a dedicated lawyer.

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Mitchell Green, a Kern County firefighter was arrested on charges of felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter when he allegedly failed to stop at a red light and broadsided a Hyundai driven by a 15 year old girl, Michaela. Michaela was driving her 41 year old mother when the accident occurred. Michelle Marie Maxwell died at the scene and Michaela suffered moderate injuries including a broken leg and wrist. Green's truck struck a power pole disabling power to the nearby neighborhood and causing his truck to burst into flames. Fatal drunk driving accidents are devastating and can lead to very serious punishments through the criminal court system. If you or someone you know has been arrested for driving under the influence in Kern County then the first thing you should do is contact a qualified Bakersfield DUI defense lawyer who is local to the area and dedicates their practice to drunk driving defense.

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