Riverside Police are looking for suspects in connection with what they described as the “intentional” hit-and-run killing of a 62-year-old Riverside man. As we see it, this story presents a good chance to discuss why it is important that alleged crimes fit the circumstances. The man was struck around 6:30 a.m. Sept. 14 as he…
A misdemeanor hit and run in the State of California is a serious matter. Though a misdemeanor type hit and run usually involves no bodily injury to those involved; California law imposes strict penalties on these types of offenses. It is often within the accused’s best interest to consult an attorney for an accusation involving…
44-year-old Brian T. of Murrieta stands accused of an alleged hit and run, after fleeing the scene of a tailgating accident at Veil Lake Resort. 42-year-old Kimberly M. suffered serious head trauma, after falling to the ground. “As Brian T. allegedly took a turn at about 10-15 mph, the rear end of the Silverado slid…
You’re driving. It’s a normal, ordinary day. Maybe you’re trying to get to work or school or just go home. Maybe you’re visiting friends or loved ones. Whatever the case, you suddenly and unexpectedly find yourself in a car accident. In the ensuing confusion, you don’t give your information to the driver of the car…
Many people have their first encounter with law enforcement and the criminal justice system when arrested and charged with DUI. Whether the arrest took place after a stop at a roadside checkpoint over the holidays, due to a traffic violation, or in another type of traffic stop, before you plead guilty you should understand everything…
California Vehicle Code section 23152(a) addresses situations where a person arrested, was under the influence of alcohol and/or a drug. In this context, the term “drug” does not require that the drug be an illegal one. (Vehicle Code section 312). Section 23152(a) also covers prescribed drugs, such as Vicodin, Xanax or Oxycontin, which when taken…
Hit-and-Run Accident Resulting In Death or Injury The main purpose behind the “hit-and-run” laws is something which you would expect: to make it illegal for all drivers, whether negligent or not, from leaving scene of an accident where an injured person is in danger for lack of medical treatment. According to California Vehicle Code sections…
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