DUI Checkpoints, also known as, Sobriety Checkpoints, are roadblocks, set up temporarily on public streets, to catch drunk drivers and to cite others for Vehicle Code violations. The police departments conducting these checkpoints must adhere to strict guidelines, which have been established by the Courts. Anyone who is arrested for…
A Newport Beach cyclist was killed after being struck by a 22 year old woman, suspected of driving under the influence. The 41 year old cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. Shortly after, police arrested the woman on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. Vehicular Manslaughter, while intoxicated,…
Costa Mesa Police Department recently conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Newport Boulevard and Flower Street. Four drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The State of California, Office of Traffic Safety funds these checkpoints, by way of a grant, which are being conducted…
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department conducted what they referred to as the “Winter Holiday Avoid Campaign” from December 17, 2010 through January 2, 2011. The campaign consisted of Sobriety Checkpoints, Special Saturation Patrols and routine patrols. The campaign resulted in 743 arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or…
A 29 year old Santa Ana man was convicted of vehicular manslaughter after an accident he caused resulted in the death of another Orange County man. The 29 year old man, who has a prior DUI conviction, was intoxicated when his vehicle ran out of gas on the freeway, causing…
An 18 year old Anaheim man could be facing years in prison for causing the deaths of a father and son while driving under the influence of alcohol in Santa Ana. He is being charged with driving with a blood alcohol level of .13, vehicular manslaughter by an unlawful act…
A 24 year old Lake Forest woman and a 51 year old Fontana man were both arrested for suspicion of <driving under the influence or DUI, after they collided with each other. According to statements taken at the scene, the 24 year old woman was unable to stop and ran…
An Orange County California man was convicted earlier this month for gross vehicular manslaughter after hitting and killing a pedestrian. The man was arrested an hour after fleeing the scene. His blood alcohol was reported to be three times the legal limit. This 41 year old Santa Ana man had…
A 20 year old Lake Forest woman has been charged with 1 Count of Felony driving under the influence of alcohol with injury, 1 Count of driving under the influence with blood alcohol .08% or more causing injury and 1 Count of Minor driving with blood alcohol of 0.5% or…
A 21 year old Fullerton, California man plead guilty last month to manslaughter for the 2009 deaths of his two friends when he lost control of his truck and hit a tree in Santa Ana, California. His friends were passengers in his vehicle and were ejected upon impact. The young…