Sacha Shea Cooper, 30, caused a DUI-related accident that resulted in her being arrested for a felony driving under the influence charge and child endangerment.

The Lakeport woman was driving with her 1-month-old daughter when she crossed the center line of Highway 29. According to the Lake County News, Cooper's 2004 Chevrolet Impala then collided with an oncoming 2004 Saturn that was driven by Laura Ewing, 31. Cooper's vehicle ended up on the dirt shoulder while Ewing's Saturn was forced into the side of the road and into a ditch. Ewing suffered minor injuries but was not taken to the hospital while both Cooper and her daughter were not injured. Officers arrested Cooper with a felony driving under the influence, driving with an expired driver license and felony child endangerment.

Contact our Orange County DUI Attorneys today if you have been recently arrested for driving under the influence, for a felony DUI or have been involved in a DUI related accident.

Posted by Thomas Wallin at 9:19 AM | Permalink

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.

She was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and is likely facing serious charges.

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.

If you or someone you know has been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in California, it is imperative to consult with an experienced DUI attorney. Contact our California DUI attorneys today.

Posted by Thomas Wallin at 2:14 PM | Permalink

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.

Have you been arrested for driving under the influence in or around Orange County? Contact our Orange County DUI Attorneys today to find out how we can help you.

Posted by Thomas Wallin at 10:41 AM | Permalink

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.

Posted by Thomas Wallin at 4:39 PM | Permalink

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.

Posted by Thomas Wallin at 4:12 PM | Permalink

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.

Posted by Thomas Wallin at 9:35 AM | Permalink

California Highway Patrol out of Nevada County, California has released a statement that Seth Rinker, 18, was charged with felony drunk driving when he and two peers were involved in serious accident on Thursday night. A passenger was flown to a local hospital with broken bones and lacerations after Rinker allegedly made an unsafe turn, hitting a curb and crashing into a ditch. According to reports all of those in the vehicle were wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident and the other passengers suffered minor injuries. Rinker is being held on $25,000 bail at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility. Being involved in a California drunk driving accident can be terrifying and if there are injuries you could face felony charges. A felony California DUI charge could result in state prison time. Most often felony charges are reserved for accidents where great bodily injury occurred or for fourth offense DUI charges. No matter what the circumstances of your California DUI, you need to contact a drunk driving defense attorney immediately. Especially if there is a felony involved and time is of the essence. Remember, you only have ten calendar days to contact the Department of Motor Vehicles to place a stay on the automatic suspension of your license. If you or someone you know has been involved in a drunk driving incident contact our dedicated team of California DUI Defense Attorneys today.

Posted by Thomas Wallin at 8:14 AM | Permalink

On Wednesday night the intersection of Whittier Boulevard and Concourse Avenue was the scene of a horrific crash where a pregnant woman who was allegedly driving under the influence collided with another drunk driver. The crash occurred at 2 am in Montebello. The Montebello Fire Department has released a statement that four people were injured and at least one person was ejected during the crash. One man also tried to flee the scene but was arrested on suspicion of felony drunk driving. Driving under the influence in Los Angeles is a very serious offense, especially if there was an accident. Collisions with injuries can create a nightmare for you and the injured parties. no matter what the circumstances of your drunk driving case you need to contact a dedicated Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorney immediately. Remember you only have ten calendar days to contact the California DMV or your license will be automatically suspended.

Posted by Thomas Wallin at 11:49 AM | Permalink