Fullerton California Criminal Defense Blog

Car accidents happen for a variety of different reasons. In some cases, a driver could become disoriented, resulting in a wrong turn or miscalculation, for example. However, law enforcement officers may be quick to assume that an accident is the result of drugs or alcohol. In fact, reports indicate that drunk driving is suspected in a recent car accident in California.

The incident reportedly happened just after 1:30 p.m. on a day in early March. According to reports, law enforcement officers received several calls reporting a southbound driver of a pickup truck in the northbound high-occupancy vehicle lanes of a California interstate. Soon after, callers reported the alleged wrong-way vehicle crashed into a northbound pickup truck.

Most parents know that they will have to confront the weighty subjects of alcohol, cigarettes and drugs at some point. Nobody wants their child to be brought home in a squad car that just broke up a party. That is why one approach parents have sometimes taken this is allowing their underage children to partake as long as they do so with their supervision.

Despite some parents having done this over the years, knowingly permitting a minor to drink, smoke or take drugs in their home is against the law. Allowing this behavior can lead to serious charges for the parent which can result in heavy fines and even jail time.

When a crime occurs, especially one that results in multiple deaths, there is an understandable need for answers. The community wants assurances that they are safe, and police want to show that they are doing their jobs. However, there must be sufficient evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Despite this, there are many questions that still surround a murder case in California.

The incident that led to charges reportedly happened at a bowling alley on a day in early January. Though details are sparse, a witness claims that an altercation that blocked the entrance broke out and lasted approximately five minutes. The witness describes the incident as "complete chaos" and said he heard 15 shots fired.

The vast majority of drivers in California and across the country go to great lengths to follow all safety measures. However, even the most careful drivers can still become involved in a car accident. Unfortunately, law enforcement officials may be quick to assume that a person involved in a crash under certain circumstances was driving under the influence. In fact, a teenager was recently charged with vehicular manslaughter following a fatal crash.

The incident that led to the 18-year-old male's arrest happened just before midnight on a day in late January. According to reports, the teen was headed north on a California interstate. For reasons that are unclear, his vehicle drifted over onto the dirt divider, striking paddle makers. He then steered right, causing the vehicle to re-enter northbound lanes before crossing all lanes of traffic and going down an embankment.