Recent Posts in DUI with accident Category

Paris Hilton's brother is ordered to pay $4.9 million dollars to a man that he injured while he was driving under the influence in 2008.

According to Third Age, the then 18-year-old Barron Hilton was driving a Mercedes-Benz when he pulled into a Pacific Coast Highway gas station and struck a gas station attendant. Hilton's blood alcohol level was at .14%, which is above the legal limit in California.  The attendant's lawyer claims the man was permanently disabled and underwent multiple surgeries and will receive $4.9 million dollars for his pain and suffering.   Hilton has been ordered to pay $225,000 in punitive damages as well as $71,000 in interest for his California DUI.

Contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers as soon as you are released from a driving under the influence arrest.   We will request a DMV hearing on your behalf and represent you in all courts. 

In a rare California DUI accident, a drunken pickup truck driver collided with a drunken bicyclist near Redwood City. This odd story highlights the dangers of both driving and biking while under the influence.

"In my five-and-a-half years on this job, I have not seen this situation before," California Highway Patrol Officer Amelia Jack said.

"Not that it doesn't happen, but I've never had (a case where both drivers are drunk), especially with one being a bicyclist and one being a car."

As reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, Jose Luna, 40, of Redwood City was turning at an intersection when he struck bicyclist Alejandro Chavez, 31, of Redwood City, at about 11 p.m. on June 18.

Chavez, who had been riding against traffic, was wearing dark clothing and did not have a helmet or the required lights. He was thrown from his bicycle during the accident and suffered serious injuries, including a broken back and leg, the CHP said. He was also cited for bicycling under the influence of alcohol.

According to the CHP, Luna failed a California field sobriety test, and blood work from the hospital showed Chavez's BAC was over the legal limit.

Luna was subsequently charged with California DUI in San Mateo County Superior Court. Because court documents show he has a prior DUI conviction, he will likely face increased fines and penalties.

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

A 25-year-old Rodeo resident has been arrested for driving under the influence after she caused an accident on Highway 1 over the weekend.

According to the Pacifica Patch, Claudia Interiano was her vehicle on Pacific Coast Highway around 1am when she struck a guard rail, spun around and ended up facing oncoming traffic on the shoulder of the highway. Once officers arrived at the scene of the solo vehicle crash, they found Interiano inside of the vehicle that still had its engine running.   Interiano was arrested for a DUI and taken to the Redwood City county jail.

If you have been recently arrested for driving under the influence or have caused a DUI-related accident, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers today; we have the experience and knowledge to handle any type of California DUI and will provide you with the legal advice that you will need to make an informed decision. 

A 39-year-old Colusa woman causes a serious accident and was arrested for driving under the influence early Monday morning.

According to the Orland Press Register, Jude Tenbear was driving north on the I-5 around 2:15am at around 100 mph when she rear ended a 1991 Toyota with her 2006 Pontiac.   The force caused the Toyota to continue down the road uncontrollably before it flipped over. Tenbear's vehicle also followed the Toyota and burst into flames moments after Tenbear escaped the vehicle.   Three San Francisco residents have been hospitalized with serious injuries while Tenbear was treated with minor injuries.   Officers arrested the Colusa woman for driving under the influence and booked her at the local jail with an $80,000 bail.

Have you recently been in a DUI-related accident? If so, contact our California DUI Attorneys today for more information on how we can get you the best possible representation. 

An Orange County man has been arrested for causing a DUI-related fatal accident over Memorial weekend.

According to the OC Register, 26-year-old Austin Jeffrey Farley was driving in Irvine when he crashed into an oncoming E-Class Mercedes, driven by Michael Ghaemi, 48.   Four teenage girls were in the Mercedes at the time of the accident; Ashton Sweet, 14, suffered irreversible brain injury but is being kept alive on a breathing machine so that her organs can be donated while Krista Marassa, 15, is also in critical condition.

After further investigation, records showed that Farley had a previous 2009 driving under the influence conviction as well as battery on a peace officer and driving on a suspended license.  Farley is being held on a $1 million bail and is expected to appear in court today.

Our law firm sends their sincere condolences to the friends and family members of Ms. Sweet. Contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today if you were in a DUI-related accident. 

A Kelseyville woman has been arrested for driving under the influence of prescription drugs after she collided with a school bus on Thursday afternoon.

According to the Lake County News, 57-year-old Sandra Jean Burnett was driving northbound on Kelsey Creek Dr. when her vehicle merged onto oncoming traffic.   A Kelseyville school bus, driven by 39-year-old Shawn Dale Rogers, noticed Burnett’s vehicle but was unable to get out of the way quick enough and the vehicles crashed head-on.  The bus had 25 grade school children on board at the time of the accident; four complained of pain but none were taken to the local hospital. The bus driver was uninjured however Burnett suffered minor injuries.  

Officers arrested Brunett and she was booked at the Lake County Jail on felony charges of 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.

Contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys if you are arrested for a DUI-related accident.  Our CA DUI Lawyers have the experience and knowledge to handle any type of drunk driving offense. 

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.  

Contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers today to find out how we can help you; we will answer any questions that you may have and provide you with legal advice throughout your entire case. 

A Colma man has been arrested for driving under the influence after he caused an accident that involved multiple vehicles and injured 3 people.

According to ABC Local, 37-year-old Syed Ali was driving his 2007 Mercedes SL550 on the southbound lane of highway 101 on the Golden Gate Bridge when he rear-ended Mara Lefkowitz, 39, who was driving a 1990 Mercedes 300CE. Lefkowitz’s vehicle then spun out of control and was then hit by Raymond Hung, 35, who was driving his 2008 Toyota Scion in the northbound lane.  

During all this, Ali continued to cross into the northbound lane, sideswiping a 2002 Honda Odyssey, which was driven by 56-year-old Peter Wittreich, which then overturned and came to a stop on its side.   Lefkowitz, Wittreich and Hung all suffered moderate injuries and were taken to local hospitals for treatment while Ali was not injured but was arrested and booked into the San Francisco County Jail.

Contact our California DUI Attorneys if you have been involved in a DUI-related accident. Our CA DUI Lawyers understand how frustrating it can be and are here to provide you with the legal advice that you may need.

A 28-year-old San Diego man has been sentenced to one year in jail for causing a fatal DUI-related accident earlier in the year.

According to Sign On San Diego, Nicholas Arthur Thibault was driving northbound on the 805 freeway when he exited on University Avenue around 6:30am, February 27, 2011.   Thibault swerved off of the ramp, plowed through a bushy area and ended up on the on-ramp across the street; unfortunately, 47-year-old transient Brent Routley was camping in the bushes when the accident occurred. Thibault has pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, will be sent to prison for a year and will be placed on probation for five years; if Thibault violates his probation, he could be sent to prison for up to six years.

Have you been arrested for driving under the influence after causing an accident? Contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today for more information regarding what you could be facing and how we can help you.

Officer William Johnson has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Chula Vista.

According to San Diego 6, the 12-year department veteran was driving his own vehicle while off duty on Telegraph Canyon Road when he rear-ended a vehicle at a stop light.   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

If you have been arrested for a San Diego County DUI, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys as soon as possible so that you can get the best possible representation. 

A Chico resident has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he caused a fatal car crash.

According to the SacBee, Sean Perry, 43, was driving a BMW around 12:25am on Pleasant Valley Road when he failed to follow a curve on the road. The vehicle hit an embankment and a tree before landing in a field.   Timothy Chapman, 40, was passenger in the BMW but died at the scene while Perry was airlifted to a local hospital with major injuries.

Contact our California DUI Attorneys today to find out how we can help you get the best possible outcome in your DUI case. 

A Southern California woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after causing a DUI-related accident.

According to the Fresno Bee, the 23-year-old Huntington Beach woman was driving on the I-5 when she crossed the center divider and crashed head-on with a big rig.   The 27-year-old big rig driver saw the woman’s vehicle coming towards her and proceeded to slow down, but was unable to avoid the accident.   The woman was taken to the Memorial Medical Center in Modesto for treatment to her injuries while the big rig driver was not hurt.

Contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today if you are involved in a driving under the influence accident; we will answer any questions that you have and provide you with the legal advice that you need to make an informed decision.

Oscar Pablo Ocegueda, of Vallejo, was arrested for driving under the influence after crashing his vehicle into an electrical pole.

According to the Napa Valley Register, 29-year-old Ocegueda was driving a 1998 Chevy Camaro northbound on Highway 29 when he veered and hit a power pole head on, just north of Highway 12.   The accident occurred at 5:30 am and there were no power outages reported.    After officers investigated the scene of the accident, they arrested Ocegueda on suspicion of DUI and he was booked at the Napa County jail.

If you are arrested for driving under the influence, contact our California DUI Attorneys as soon as possible. We will discuss the details of your case and will answer any questions that you may have. 

A man in Orange County has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he crashed into a vehicle as well as a vacant building.

According to the OC Register, a man driving a pickup truck was speeding on Knott Street when he ran a red light at West Chapman Avenue. The truck then veered, hit another vehicle and continued 100 yards before crashing into a vacant building at 12072 Knott St.   Both the truck driver and the female driving the other vehicle were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries.

If you have recently been in a DUI related accident, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today to find out how we can help you get the best possible outcome in your specific case.

A 23-year old Walnut Park driver has been arrested for manslaughter and driving under the influence Monday morning.

According to CBS Local, Luis Jimenez was driving eastbound on California St. when he drove through a stop sign and lost control of his vehicle.   Jimenez’s vehicle then hit a 42-year-old male pedestrian who later died at a local hospital. Jimenez only suffered minor injuries and was arrested for a California DUI and manslaughter.

Our California DUI Defense Lawyers understand how frustrating it can be to be charged with driving under the influence; contact us today to find out how we can help you.

A Los Angeles man has been arrested for a felony DUI after causing a rollover crash on Highway 101.

According to Noozhawk, Ronald Hernandez, 23, was driving his 2008 Toyota Tacoma around 1am when he lost control and rolled the vehicle.   The passenger, 27-year-old Armen Sarkisan, suffered serious injuries including lacerations to his upper body and a fraction to his right leg which was nearly amputated.   Both men were transported to the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital after Hernandez was arrested for a felony driving under the influence charge.

Contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers today if you have recently been arrested for a felony DUI charge in California. 

As reported by the Mercury News, a California Highway Patrol officer was struck and injured by when an alleged drunken driver crashed into a pickup truck the officer was trying to dislodge from the mud.

The officer, Skyler Tesch, 31, was trying to assist the driver of a Chevrolet pickup truck that had spun out and become stuck in the mud, partially blocking the far-right lane.

Tesch and his partner had parked the patrol car, with its lights flashing, behind the pickup and set up road flares to block the right lane of traffic.

However, 20-year-old Stevone Jones of San Jose veered into the lane and crossed over the flares, smashing into the pickup truck at a speed of 65 mph. Tesch was thrown 20 feet down the highway and suffered a broken leg.

Jones was arrested on a felony charge of driving under the influence.

Because California felony DUI cases can result in far greater penalties, it is important that DUI offenders seek representation from skilled California DUI attorneys who are experienced with felony DUI cases and who can help minimize the potential DUI penalties. 

A three-vehicle crash in Napa County has resulted in two injuries as well as a driving under the influence arrest.

According to the Napa Valley Register, the accident occurred on Highway 29 south of St. Helena around 11:15pm Monday night. Janice Ho, 25, was driving a 2000 BMW when she rear-ended a 2001 Volkswagen Passat which then stuck a Nissan pickup truck. Two of the motorists were taken to the local hospital with complaints of pain.   Around 2am, Ho was arrested and booked into Napa County jail on driving under the influence causing injury and driving without a license.

Contact our California DUI Attorneys if you have been arrested for a California DUI; we have the experience and knowledge to handle any type of DUI case. 

A Gilroy high school track and field coach was arrested for driving under the influence during a school athletic field trip.

According to Gilroy Dispatch, 37 year old Alvin Harrison was driving a van when he collided with another vehicle on Highway 73 in the evening. The two-time Olympic gold medalist has been charged with driving under the influence causing bodily injury and driving with a suspended license.   Harrison is being held on a $50,000 bail at an Orange County jail and awaiting an April 19 ^th court appearance.

If you have been arrested for a DUI-related accident, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers to find out how we can help you.

As reported by Fox 40 in Sacramento, a pregnant woman and her unborn child were killed in a suspected California DUI accident on April 2.

According to California Highway Patrol, 24-year-old Miguel Almanza was DUI when he crashed into Juan Rodriguez and his family. Rodriguez's wife, who was 7-months pregnant, was pronounced dead at the scene.

"At times it's very frustrating when you go and you see repeat consequences of someone who made a very foolish decision to get behind the wheel when they're impaired and under the influence of alcohol," said Sergeant Ben Moser. "Anytime someone dies as a result of that, it's tragic."

Almanza is facing charges of felony DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter.

As the story highlights, a California drunk driving accident that results in the death of another almost always will be treated as a felony.

Because California felony DUI cases can result in far greater penalties, it is important that DUI offenders seek representation from skilled California DUI attorneys who are experienced with felony DUI cases and who can help minimize the potential penalties. 

A 60 year old Grass Valley man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after causing a head-on collision.

According to The Union, Patrick Anderson was driving his Nissan pickup truck on the northbound Highway 174 when he crossed the double-yellow center line, directly in front of a jeep.   The jeep driver, 67-year-old Bill Durant, tried to brake but could not avoid the accident and was taken to a local hospital with moderate injuries. Anderson, however, was flown by helicopter to a hospital where he is listed in critical condition and is being charged with a California DUI and causing bodily injury.

If you have been in a DUI-related accident, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today; we will answer any questions that you have, provide you with legal advice and inform you of what you could be facing. 

A unique program designed to inform teens about the harsh realities that result from drinking and driving has been popping up throughout the US.

According to the Parent Dish, a program named “ Every 15 Minutes” makes a huge impact on teens as they learn what occurs when you drink and drive or even drive and text.   By stimulating a drunk driving accident in high school parking lots, teens are able to see the shockingly realistic scenes of the “victims” being taken away on stretchers.  

On top of this, a masked “Grim Reaper” pulls select students out of class every 15 minutes to symbolize that student’s death due to drunk driving. To set the point home, officers read obituary letters that have been written by the student’s parents.   The student must remain silent for 24 hours and cannot call, text or speak. Although the teens can return to their normal lives once their 24 hours are up, they understand that most DUI-related accident victims are not so lucky.

Speak with our California DUI Defense Attorneys today to find out more information regarding DUI with accident, under age DUI or any other driving under the influence charge. 

A head-on crash has resulted in two major injuries and a driver being arrested for felony driving under the influence.

According to KSBY, Fullerton resident Faustino Barcenas, 49, was driving west on Highway 46 when he drifted into the eastbound lane.   A driver, Pablo Elgarrista, was traveling eastbound when he saw Barcenas drifting and immediately pulled over to avoid being hit; Barcenas did hit Elgarrista’s vehicle’s left side but continued driving where he eventually caused a severe head-on collision with 3.7 year old Maria DeJesus Garcia of Fresno.   Both drivers’s had to be extricated from their vehicles and both were taken to hospitals for surgery.  Faustino Barcenas was arrested for felony DUI due to the severe injuries that Garcia sustained.

If you have been in a DUI-related accident, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys immediately; we will represent you throughout the case and make sure that you receive the best possible outcome of your specific case. 

An Orange County man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he caused a DUI-related accident.

According to the OC Register, the driver was going northbound on the I-5 when he crashed into a pillar underneath the 91 freeway. The crash caused the vehicle to land on its side and catch on fire; the driver was examined but had no visible injuries. Officers had the driver perform a DUI field sobriety test before they arrested and took him to the Orange County Jail.

Have you been in a DUI-related accident? Contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today to learn more information about your DUI case. 

A 21-year-old man has been arrested for a California DUI after he caused a one car collision.

According to the Daily Democrat, Nathan Gordon Johnson Meyer from Rancho Cordova was driving his 2003 Ford Ranger northbound on the I-5 freeway at around 70-80 mph. Meyer made an unsafe turn, ran off the road, striking a metal fence before rolling his truck at around 3:25am.   Meyer was taken to the local hospital with minor lacerations to his face and pain in his left hand before he was arrested for driving under the influence.

If you were recently in a DUI related accident, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today; we will answer any questions you may have, provide you with legal advice and represent you during both the DMV and criminal court process.

A white Ford Explorer caused a head-on collision which resulted in four injuries and the driver being arrested for a felony DUI.

The Ford Explorer was driving southbound on the northbound Arroyo Seco Parkway when they hit a blue Toyota Prius head on, causing the Ford Explorer to flip around 10:50pm.  According to the Daily Breeze, one of the passengers had to be extracted from the vehicle and all were taken to the local hospital with injuries.  

Have you been in a recent DUI related accident? If so, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today; we have the experience and knowledge to assist you throughout your case. 

A hit-and-run San Diego man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence early Friday morning.

According to Sign on San Diego, the Spring Valley man was driving a 2000 Chevrolet pickup eastbound on Jamacha Road when he ran a red light and broadsided a 2001 Lincoln Navigator. The SUV’s female driver was taken to a local hospital with head injuries.   Jose Espinoza, the 21-year-old driver of the pickup, fled from the scene however officers were able to locate him 20 minutes following the crash.     Espinoza was arrested on suspicion of felony hit and run, causing an injury and driving under the influence.

If you have been in a DUI-related accident, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today to find out how we can help you. 

A motorist driving a Lexus IS300 crashed their vehicle and has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

According to the Contra Costa Times, the Lexus driver was driving on the 5 freeway, just north of East Burbank Boulevard when she crashed her vehicle into the back of a truck at around 1:40am. The truck driver reported the crash and the female Lexus driver was taken to a hospital however no injuries were reported. The Lexus driver has been booked into Glendale jail on a California DUI bond.

If you have been in DUI-related accident, contact our California DUI defense attorneys today; we are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week to answer any questions hat you may have. 

A Fresno woman has been found guilty in the death of her boyfriend as well as two felonies for drunken driving and driving under the influence of drugs.

Seneca Turner, 29, intentionally ran over her boyfriend, 48-year-old Sendy Thomas, in January 2010. According to Mercury News, Turner was drunk and had both cocaine and marijuana in her system at the time of the accident. Turner has been charged with second degree murder as well as two DUI felonies.

If you have been involved in a DUI-related accident, contact a qualified and knowledgeable California DUI Defense Lawyer today.

A suspect has been arrested in San Diego for driving under the influence after a fatal rollover crash occurred around 2:10am.

A white sedan was heading north on the 5 freeway when the driver lost control; the female passenger ended up getting trapped in the vehicle and died at the scene.  According to Sign on San Diego, another passenger was hospitalized and the driver was not injured but taken into custody.

Our heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of the female passenger; if you have been in a DUI-related accident, speak with our experienced and knowledgeable California DUI Defense Attorneys today.

Lori Ann Minick, 24, was arrested for driving under the influence after she crashed her vehicle in Grass Valley around 9:30pm Wednesday night.

According to The Union, Minick was driving north on Ridge Road south of Via Colina when she ran off the road and hit a retaining wall. Minick had two small children inside the car at the time of the accident; a 3 month old was uninjured but a 6 year old was taken to the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital with minor injuries.    Minick was arrested for a California DUI and causing bodily injury as well as child endangerment and is currently being held on $35,000 bail.

Have you been in a DUI-related accident? If so, retaining a reputable California DUI Defense Attorney could greatly benefit you; speak with our California DUI lawyers today to find out more information on how we can help you. 

Shiloh McGillicuddy, 25, has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after causing an accident on Highway 101.

According to Marin Scope, the Novato man was driving his 200w Saturn SL1 northbound on the 101 freeway when he hit the center divider wall a few times before finally stopping; the Saturn was then hit by several vehicles, causing a total of eight cars to be involved in the collision.   No major injuries were a result of the accident however two unlicensed drivers were issued citations.

If you or someone you know has been driving under the influence or has caused a DUI-related accident, speak with our California DUI Defense Attorneys today. 

A 23 year old California woman will spend the next 6 years in jail for a felony drunk-driving causing injury case that occurred last year.

Jessica Lynn Shekell, from Anaheim, was driving drunk on the wrong side of the 91 freeway on October 26, 2010 when she crashed head on with a truck. The truck driver, 49 year old Sally Miguel died on the scene and her 30 year old sister Patricia Miguel, who was a passenger, died hours later.   Two young girls, Mary Miguel, 15, and Sara Miguel, 11, suffered major injuries but survived the accident.    According to the OC Register, Shekell was driving with a blood-alcohol level of 0.26%, which is three times the legal limit.

Have you been in a DUI related accident? If so, contact our California DUI Lawyers today to find out how we can help you.

Nancy J. Sierra, 22, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence on State Route 299 early Tuesday morning.

According to Contra Costa Times, Sierra was driving in her 2000 Honda Accord when the vehicle went off the road, striking a power pole.  Sierra’s passenger, 26 year old Amanda L. Nikola suffered a broken clavicle while the driver suffered minor injuries.   Both women were taken to the local hospital where upon release Sierra was arrested for a felony DUI.

If you have been in a DUI-related accident, contact an experienced California DUI Attorney to find out what consequences you could be facing. 

Shannon Richard, 43, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter.  

According to keyt.com, Richard was driving with her two year old in her 2008 Mitsubishi when she hit Jose Luis Carmona, 40, as he was walking beside his mountain bike.   Richard left the scene and was found at her home nearby where she claimed she hit an animal.   Unfortunately, Carmona has died from blunt force injuries. Richard is out on bail but scheduled to be arraigned later this week.

If you have been in a DUI related accident, contact an experienced California DUI Attorney to find out how we can help you and will provide you with California DUI laws and what you could be facing. 

A 23-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after she crashed her SUV.

The North Bay woman and her three children were driving in Santa Rosa when the SUV crashed into a guardrail and went over an embankment, causing the driver and two children to be ejected from the vehicle. According to KTVU.com,   the driver and her 2 year old boy and 6 year old girl are being treated at the Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital while the third child, a 4 year old girl, was airlifted to the Children’s Hospital in Oakland.    The driver said she was having an argument with her husband about her drinking habits before she got into the car with her children and caused the accident.

If you or someone you know has been in a DUI-related accident, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today to find out how we can help you.

Nicholas Arthur Thibault, 27, has been arrested and booked on suspicion of driving under the influence as well as vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence.

The San Diego resident was exiting the 805 freeway when he swerved off the ramp, hitting the bushes. Unfortunately, a transient was camping in the bushes when he was struck and killed by Thibault.  According to SFGate, Thibault was booked in a San Diego jail and is being held without bail.

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence, speak with one of our California DUI Defense Attorneys today for more information.  

A 57 year old Chico resident has been arrested and booked on suspicion of driving under the influence.

James McFadden Jr. was driving his Mercury Mountaineer near the Skyway overpass when he took the 20^th Street off ramp. The Chico ER states that officers were following him as his car matched the description of a vehicle that was said to be driving recklessly when they watched him crash his car into a Ford Escape that was stopped at a stop light. McFadden was asked to perform field sobriety tests and was taken into custody and booked at the local jail.

If you have been arrested for a drunk driving, contact our California DUI Lawyers to find out more information on how we can help you. 

57 Year Old Leopoldo Tobilla hit and killed a pedestrian and has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, leaving the scene and vehicular manslaughter.

Mercury News states that officers received a call around 1:36am of a dead man on Skyline Boulevard in Pacifica.   Within 30 minutes of officers arriving at the scene, Tobilla returned and admitted to sticking the man as he was walking in the lanes of traffic.   Officers determined Tobilla was under the influence of alcohol when he hit the pedestrian and he was arrested and booked at the local jail in San Mateo County.

Have you been arrested for a DUI-related accident? Contact a leading California DUI Lawyer to find out how we can help you. 

Billy George, 75, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he hit a California Highway Patrol vehicle.

According to the Red Bluff Daily News, the Corning man was driving west on South Avenue when he was pulled over.   As the officer was exiting his vehicle, George began to back up and crashed into the officer’s car.  The officer noticed signs of intoxication and blood tests proved George was over .08%.  

If you have been in a DUI-related accident, speak with a qualified California DUI Attorney today.   

A Fresno woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after she caused a DUI-related accident.  

According to ABC Local, Tina Adame was driving at high speeds when cops tried to stop her. She ran stop signs and red lights to get away from the cops until she crashed into an almond tree on Olive Avenue; the driver and her two passengers in the car were not hurt.   Adame was taken to the Merced County Jail and held on a $52,000 bail.

If you have been arrested for a DUI in Fresno, contact a leading Fresno DUI Defense Attorney to find out what we can do for you.   

Although California has some of the most severe drunk driving penalties in the country, three California cities have been ranked the “drunkest” in America.

According to USA Today, Fresno will receive the dubious distinction of being named the country’s “drunkest” city in the March issue of Men’s Health magazine.

Two other cities in California—  Riverside (#4) and Bakersfield (#10)—also made the top ten.

In contrast, Boston was named the least drunk city.

To determine its rankings, the magazine used data such as death rates from alcoholic-induced liver disease, DUI-related accidents, frequency of binge drinking, number of DUI arrests, and severity of DUI penalties.

The results should not come as a total surprise to residents of Fresno. The median age in Fresno is 29, and the number of bars within 15 miles is 106, according to HomeInsight.com.

In response to the magazine’s ranking, it is likely that the city will continue to step up its efforts to combat DUI with increased sobriety checkpoints in the coming months.

If you or someone you know is arrested for DUI in Fresno, it is imperative to contact a qualified DUI lawyer. Call our knowledgeable Fresno DUI attorneys today.

Steven John Brookes, 53, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he was involved in a DUI-related accident.

Brookes, a city attorney for the city of Lakeport, was driving a Volvo on Main Street Kelseyville when he crossed a lane and hit a Ford F-350.  The incident occurred at 7:10pm and Brookes drove away from the scene but was later located and arrested for a DUI.   According to the Lake County Record Bee, Brookes was booked into county jail at 9:30pm and was later released.

If you have been arrested for a California DUI, contact an experienced and knowledgeable California DUI Defense Attorney to find out more information on what you could be facing and how we will fight for your rights. 

A Ventura County man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he crashed his vehicle into a home.

The Ventura County Star reports that the 26-year-old man was on the road at around 1:38am when he lost control of his vehicle on a turn causing his car to drive through a fence and hit a gas line before it struck a home in Ojai.   Due to the gas leak, several neighbors were forced to evacuate for a half hour. The driver of the vehicle was arrested and booked into the county jail.

If you have been in a DUI-related accident, contact our Ventura County DUI Defense Attorneys today to find out how we can help you. 

A 48 year old woman was arrested after she caused a DUI-related accident while driving a golf cart in Hidden Valley Lake.   

Deborah Selna, 48, along with her two female passengers were all intoxicated when they were riding on a red 200 Yamaha golf cart.  According to the Lake County Record-Bee, Selna was operating the golf cart at a high speed when she lost control, hit a tree and caused the golf cart to roll over and land on its roof.   All three women were taken to the hospital as the driver and a passenger suffered major injuries while the third woman only suffered moderate injuries.

Contact a local DUI Defense Attorney if you have been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence while operating any type of vehicle. 

Sean Quintero, 18, was arrested for vehicular manslaughter while driving while intoxicated as well as gross negligence and driving under the influence causing injury.

Mercury News states that the South San Francisco teen was driving his mother’s Toyota when he slammed into the back of another vehicle.   The impact, which occurred around 3:20am on Highway 101, caused a 17-year-old girl to be killed and injured the three other passengers who are all between the ages of 17 and 18.   Quintero has been held without bail and if convicted, he could be facing up to 11 years in prison.

If you have been in a DUI-related accident, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys immediately. 

Russell Hanson, 32, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicle manslaughter.

According to the Redlands Daily Facts, Hanson was driving a 2007 GMC Yukon on the 210 Freeway where he crashed his vehicle into a 1994 Lincoln Town Car that was stopped on the side of the road.   A man sitting in the back of the Lincoln, age 77, was killed at the scene while the two other passengers suffered injuries and were hospitalized at Loma Linda University Medical Center.  Firefighters cut out the window to remove the critically injured driver as well as cut the roof off to rescue a 76-year-old woman.

Our condolences to the family and friends of the victim; if you or someone you know has been in a DUI-related accident, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys.    

A La Habra neighborhood of about 20 homes was forced to evacuate when a man suspected of driving under the influence crashed into a natural gas line.

According to the Contra Costa Times, the crash occurred at 9:34pm Thursday. The driver crashed his SUV into a fence and ruptured a gas line which produced a loud hissing sound and had about 30 pounds per square inch of pressure. Crews were able to finally shut off the broken pipe at around 1:30am and the OC Register has confirmed that residents were able to go back to their homes early Friday morning.

If you have been in a DUI related accident, contact an experienced and knowledgeable Orange County DUI Defense Attorney for more information. 

Elizabeth Ann Holmes, 51, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and prescription medication when she caused a roll over crash.  

ChicoER.com states that Holmes was driving on the Skyway in Chico when she leaned over to grab a bite of Chinese food, not realizing that there was an upcoming right turn.   Holmes’ car was heading off the shoulder when she over corrected, sending her car off the road and flipping it.   Holmes was wearing a seatbelt and only suffered moderate injuries; she was arrested on scene and released to the ambulance to be taken to the local medical center.

Have you been arrested for a DUI-related accident? If so, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys for a free initial consultation and to find out more information regarding your case. 

Raymond Carter was driving a Porsche when he lost control and crashed the vehicle; Carter is suspected for driving under the influence and DUI blood tests have been performed to determine the driver’s blood-alcohol level and to

According to the Orange County Register, Carter, 29 years old, was driving over 100 mph when he hit a curb and went airborne before he hit a light pole and landed on the roof.   Local fire fighters had to cut through the wreck to remove Carter and his 32 year old passenger Brandon Whitaker.  Both men were taken to the local hospital, where Carter is in a coma and Whitaker is listed in stable condition.

Contact a qualified Orange County DUI Defense Lawyer if you have been recently involved in a DUI related accident. 

David DeRoo, singer and bassist for the band Adema, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence causing bodily injury.

According to Courant.com, DeRoo was charged with being a fugitive from justice and has been held on a $1 million bond.   Adema was just about to go on stage at the Webster Theater in Connecticut on Saturday night when DeRoo was arrested.   DeRoo had previously pleaded no contest after a traffic collision in 2008 in Bakersfield and a warrant for his arrest was issued in June 2010 for violation of probation.

If you or someone you know has been arrested for a DUI in Bakersfield or surrounding cities, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today.   

Karen Honeycutt of Temecula has been arrested on three counts of DUI causing injury and on suspicion of murder of her 9 year old daughter Chloe.

PE.com states that the 41 year old mother was driving her 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee near Redhawk Parkway when she lost control of her vehicle.   The car hit a tree and a concrete light pole in a center divider, causing Chloe and a 17 year old sibling to be ejected from the vehicle. Chloe was pronounced dead at the hospital, the 17 year old broke their back and the third sibling, an 8 year old boy that had his seatbelt on, suffered moderate injuries.  

If you or someone you know has been in a driving under the influence accident, contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today to find out more information. 

Leslie Dayka, 64, was arrested for driving under the influence and causing a DUI related accident.   LompcoRecord.com states that California Highway Patrol received numerous calls about a vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road.

When officers responded to the scene, they stopped a 2001 Volkswagen sedan driven by Dayka after he side-swiped a 2007 Dodge sedan, causing minor damage. Neither Dayka nor the driver of the Dodge was injured. Officers arrested and booked Dayka to the Santa Barbara County Jail after they noticed that Dayka was showing signs of intoxication. 

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.

Scott Metcalf, 27, was arrested on suspicion for driving under the influence and was booked into county jail, with DUI bail set at $5,000

According to SanLuisObispo.com, Metcalf crashed his 2010 Toyota Tacoma into a utility pole in the 200 block of Higuera Street and ran from the scene.  Officers were able to locate Metcalf behind a nearby business.  No one was hurt and the block where the accident occurred was closed for 2 hours while the utility lines were being fixed.

If you or someone you know has been arrested for a DUI, contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers today for more information regarding you case. 

A 19 year old Alex Michael Gary was traveling westbound on the 10 freeway when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into stopped traffic. He was arrested for suspicion of vehicular manslaughter as well as a California felony DUI.  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.

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence, contact a leading DUI Defense Lawyer today. We will help negotiate your case for a more favorable outcome. 

Kenneth Marshall, 34, of Victorville was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence after he caused an accident by crashing into a California Highway Patrol vehicle and was in violation of probation for a previous DUI conviction. According to The Sun, the CHP was on their way to an off-road motorcycle accident when he was hit by Marshall who was going through an intersection and did not stop for the CHP. 

Thankfully, neither the officer nor Marshall was injured in the crash. If you or someone you know has been in an accident due to driving under the influence, you should contact a leadingCalifornia DUI Defense Attorney. 

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.

21 year-old Edgar G. Haro was arrested for suspicion of a Merced County DUI after he collided with a truck on Highway 165.  Haro's passenger suffered major injuries and was taken to the nearby Modesto's Doctors Medical Center early on Friday April 30.  The truck driver did not suffer any injuries.  California Highway Patrol stated that Haro turned left in front of the truck causing the collision at the August Avenue intersection. 

Driving under the influence in California is extremely serious.  If you are involved in an accident and arrested for a California DUI you could face felony charges.  A felony DUI could result in state prison time.  Even if only the passenger was injured you can still face felony charges if they have great bodily injury.  If you have been arrested for a California DUI the first call you must make is to a knowledgeable drunk driving defense attorney.  Remember you have only ten calendar days to save your license.  Contact us today.

California Highway Patrol announced this morning that a Maywood officer was injured when a suspected drunk driver made a left turn in front of the squad car she was driving.  A witness to the accident claims the officers were driving at a high rate of speed with no lights activated when the alleged drunk driver turned in front of it.  All other parties involved in the accident suffered minor injuries.  The man accused of a Los Angeles DUI was driving on a suspended license and failed a field sobriety test given to him at the scene.

An arrest for a Los Angeles DUI can affect all aspects of your life.  If you are arrested for a Los Angeles DUI where an accident was involved you could face felony drunk driving charges.  If a party is severely injured the likelihood that you will face state prison time is very high.  Given the severity of the circumstances, you must contact a Los Angeles drunk driving attorney immediately after being arrested for a DUI.  Don't face the charges alone, receive a free consultation now.  Fill out our free online Los Angeles DUI evaluation and receive an instant call back.

Packers tight end, Spencer Havner is suspected of driving under the influence in California.  The California Highway Patrol has announced that they are seeking DUI charges against him after the 27-year old crashed his motorcycle.  Havner is recovering from a broken scapula associated with the crash, but has denied the allegations.  Currently Havner has not been formally charged with a California DUI.

Driving under the influence charges in California can be devastating.  If you were involved in a California DUI with accident you not only have to deal with the criminal court and the DMV, but you may also be facing serious injuries.  It is imperative that you speak with a top California DUI attorney immediately after being involved with a drunk driving incident.