Recent Blog Posts in September 2010

An employee of the city of Santa Paula was arrested for driving under the influence after being involved in a small accident.  According to the Ventura County Sheriff's Department the employee was driving a city-owned vehicle when the incident occurred.  According to witnesses the driver struck a pole in the parking lot of a grocery store.  The damage was minor but the city employee now faces DUI charges.

A DUI with accident has serious repercussions.  You will usually be required to make restitution on the case if there was damage done to another vehicle, city or state property.  If you are driving a vehicle owned by your company you could face a job suspension or even dismissal.  No matter what the circumstances of your Ventura DUI you need to call a qualified team of drunk driving defense attorneys.

Hunter Kilmer, 23, was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and on manslaughter charges when his Suzuki Samurai plowed into deep water flowing into a reservoir near the Saddle Dike Embankment.  Kilmer's 16-month-old son was in his car seat at 8:30 pm when Kilmer drove the vehicle into the waters.  The Samurai overturned, Kilmer and a 19-year-old friend were able to escape but they could not save his 16-month-old son.

Any time there is an injury or fatality behind the wheel of a car it is tragic.  The loss of a son, daughter, friend, loved one or even complete stranger affects all aspects of your life.  If you had alcohol in your system at the time of the collision you can face serious charges that could lead to a state prison sentence.  Contact our team of dedicated California DUI lawyers now for a free case consultation.