Celebrity DUIs and Other Misdeeds: Why Are We Obsessed with Them?
Justin Bieber. Lindsey Lohan. Paris Hilton. Kevin Hart. Chris Pine. Reese Witherspoon. Bella Hadid. This list represents a mere handful of known names who have been charged with DUI in Los Angeles (and...
View ArticleWhat Happens When My DUI Results in Someone’s Death?
It’s the scenario we all hope never happens—and one that in truth should never happen. Someone has a lapse in judgment, gets behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or another substance,...
View ArticleThree or More DUIs Put You in a Different Category—What to Expect
Here in California, even a single DUI conviction can complicate your life greatly. A first-time conviction can cost you jail time, license restrictions, fines and mandatory classes—not to mention...
View ArticleLicensed Professionals, DUI and Disciplinary Action
On February 20, 2016, Dr. Rex Lloyd Patrick Rhoten, a neurosurgeon with Kaiser Permanente, was driving his Tesla along a stretch of road in Rancho Santa Fe, supposedly on his way to work, when official...
View ArticleSentencing for DUI Accident that Killed Disney Employee: What We Can All Learn
On September 7, 2017, Stergios Economos was driving in Burbank, CA when he struck Michelle Ann Landes, age 64, who was walking to her job at Walt Disney Studios, striking three other vehicles and...
View ArticleWhat Happens to Parents Who Drive DUI with Their Kids in the Car?
Here in California, a single DUI can disrupt your life significantly. Even if you’ve been arrested for your first DUI, it can cost you fines, jail time and license suspension if you are convicted....
View ArticleDUI in Los Angeles: Myths vs. Reality
As much as we are bombarded with media messages and warnings to avoid drinking and driving—and the consequences if we ignore those warnings—it’s remarkable how much the public doesn’t understand about...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About Hit-and-Run Accidents
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be disruptive and traumatic, both for you and for everyone involved. But if you decide to leave the scene of the accident before police have arrived, you...
View ArticleSins of the Fathers: Is the Tendency Toward DUI an Inherited Trait?
In June, we celebrate Father’s Day—a day set aside for appreciating what fathers have done for us, the example they set, etc. But like everyone else, fathers have feet of clay, and sometimes they don’t...
View Article“Wet Reckless” Charge vs. DUI: What Are the Key Differences?
If you’ve ever been arrested for DUI, or if you know someone who has, you have possibly heard the term “wet reckless” thrown around. Depending on the circumstances of the case, the prosecution may...
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