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Two Injured in Torrance DUI Crash

October 29, 2008 20:08

A man suspected of DUI in Torrance crashed into a tree injuring himself and his passenger, the Daily Breeze reports. A passenger’s thumb was cut off when the Ford Taurus overturned. The accident reportedly occurred near the intersection of Van...A man suspected of DUI in Torrance crashed into a t...

San Diego DUI Suspect Attempts To Flee, Injures Sheriff's Deputy

October 29, 2008 20:06

A San Diego County Sheriff’s deputy was injured after his holster got caught on the door of a vehicle he had just pulled over and the driver tried to flee the scene, dragging the deputy. According to an article in...A San Diego County Sheriff’s deputy was injured after his holster got caught on the ...

DUI Suspect Flees Police, Kills Pedestrian

October 29, 2008 20:02

Los Angeles Police officers arrested 41-year-old Robert Palacios on suspicion of murder in Lincoln Heights after he struck and killed a pedestrian during a police pursuit, the Los Angeles Times reports. Police say it was not considered a “pursuit” because...Los Angeles Police officers arrested 41-...

DUI Drug Test Could Be On The Way

October 29, 2008 20:00

A recent Los Angeles Times blog by Susan Brink talks about new tests just like a Breathalyzer that researchers hope will detect drivers operating under the influence of illegal drugs. The National Institutes of Health has reportedly released guidelines on...A recent Los Angeles Times blog by Susan...

New Las Vegas DUI Website

July 25, 2008 21:13

A new website now provides the most comprehensive information on Nevada DUI law and the process of fighting a Las Vegas DUI charge: www.las-vegas-dui-defense.com. Among the site’s features: 20 Strategies for Beating a Las Vegas DUI . Discusses a variety...A new website now provides the most c...

Former Long Beach Prosecutor Joins Southern California DUI Defense

May 09, 2008 18:17

Former Deputy Long Beach City Prosecutor Shannon Wiezorek has joined Southern California DUI Defense, one of the area’s preeminent DUI law firms. Ms. Wiezorek will be representing clients with Orange County DUI cases, Long Beach DUI cases, and clients accused...Former Deputy Long Beach City P...

San Diego Man Will Face Trial for Police Dog Death

April 25, 2008 19:58

A San Diego man accused of leading police on a wild-goose chase that ended up in a jump off of San Diego’s largest bridge and the death of a police dog will face trial, authorities have confirmed. Among other things,...A San Diego man accused of leading police on a wild-goose chase that ended up in ...

Mischa Barton Faces the Music for DUI

April 25, 2008 19:53

She’s just the latest in a string of starlets facing trouble with the law after driving under the influence. Now Mischa Barton, a young actress who performed on the popular teen soap “The O.C.,” has pleaded no contest to driving...She’s just the latest in a string of starlets facing trouble with the...

DUI Leads to Palm Springs Power Outage

April 25, 2008 19:40

A Palm Springs man could be on the hook for more than just felony DUI – his ill-fated driving spree cost 1,000 Southern California Edison customers their power when he crashed his Mustang into a power pole. Though Noel Hernandez...A Palm Springs man could be on the hook for more than just felony D...

South Bay DUI Arrests Up 20 Percent During Holiday Season

April 25, 2008 19:20

A South Bay DUI crackdown resulted in 20 percent more DUI arrests, reports the Mercury News. In 2006, 716 arrests were made of drivers suspected to be operating their vehicles while under the influence of alcohol and drugs; the figure...A South Bay DUI crackdown resulted in 20 percent more DUI...