Fullerton California Criminal Defense Blog

All romantic relationships are unique. Though some can be volatile, violence is relatively rare. However, a man in California is now likely considering his criminal defense after he was recently accused of attacking his girlfriend.

The incident reportedly happened during the early morning hours of a day in late March. According to the alleged victim, she told her 26-year-old boyfriend -- with whom she shares a home -- that she no longer wanted to be in a relationship with him. As a result, she claims that the man took her phone, bit her and attempted to strangle her. Reports indicate that the woman suffered visible injuries.

Anyone who has driven with several people in the car knows of the inherent distractions that this could cause. It could easily result in failing to see a traffic signal in time. However, police in California believe that a recent fatal crash was caused by a woman who was driving under the influence at the time, resulting in suspicions of vehicular manslaughter.

The incident reportedly happened at approximately 8 p.m. According to police, a 41-year-old driver entered an intersection on a red light. As a result, police say, the vehicle she was driving was struck by a pickup truck. While one of the sedan's occupants was able to exit the vehicle, three were trapped inside. One of those, a 24-year-old man, is said to have died in the crash.

You’re pulled over by the police on a routine traffic violation. It all seems so simple, and you know you were speeding. You hand over your license and registration, and the officer asks you nicely, “Do you mind if I take a look inside your vehicle?”

That innocent sounding request is anything but. You may feel like you have nothing to hide, and maybe a little guilty for speeding. But there is no reason to ever allow a search of your car under any circumstances. There is no benefit to providing consent and no penalty for refusing it.

The unexpected death of a young person who seems to have had a long life to look forward to is always a tragedy. The desire for answers following such a loss is completely understandable. However, in many cases, authorities, surviving loved ones and members of the community want more than just answers; in some cases, they also want someone to blame. In fact, a California man faces drug charges following the death of a Marine.

The incident that led to the arrest happened in Jan. 2017. Reports indicate that an unnamed Marine was discovered -- unresponsive -- in his room. Officials claim that he was found close to a computer chair and was wearing headphones, leading them to believe that he had been playing video games. An autopsy revealed that the Marine died as a result of fentanyl toxicity.