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.

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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.

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Suzanne Carlson, 27 of Mission Viejo went to trial in Westminster for second-degree murder. Ms. Carlson who has three prior drunk driving charges is on trial with her fourth DUI after rear ending a semi which killed her passenger in January 2007. Ms. Carlson and Scott Turner were seen drinking for over 2 hours in a Rancho Santa Margarita restaurant when Ms. Carlson drove Turner's Infinite on the 91 freeway and crashed it into a Fed-Ex truck. Allegedly, her BAC was a .22% which is three times the legal limit according to prosecutors. Deadly car accidents are shocking and devastating, especially if someone was driving while intoxicated. Gross vehicular manslaughter is a serious crime and it will affect your life forever and the families involved. It is important that you hire an attorney that dedicates his practice to DUI defense. If you or someone you know has been charged with felony DUI in Orange County, please contact us at 888-444-7210 for a free consultation.

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An LAPD officer was killed in a motorcycle crash after drinking at a bar on the department's training academy campus. It is unclear as to whether or not the officer continued to drink at another bar, but the case is currently under investigation. It has been noted that the officer's blood alcohol content was over the legal limit when he was driving his motorcycle and crashed about 3 miles from the academy. When a person chooses to drink and drive, then they are willingly putting their life and many other lives at risk. The tragic situation above is not uncommon and often other innocent victims are injured or killed. It's important to know not to drink and drive because injuries can range from minor accidents to broken bones and physical trauma to many deaths. Drinking and driving is not a wise choice to make and far too many people are victims of other's choice to drive while intoxicated.

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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.

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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.

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