RSSIn a car-centric region like Southern California, it’s often understood that if one has had a drink or two – or more – after a night out, the best way to get home is via a designated driver, public transportation or a taxi. Recently in Valencia, a woman from Santa Clarita was charged with DUI after she purportedly got behind the wheel of a taxi cab at a local mall.
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25-Year-Old Man Strikes Bicyclist in Fatal Pomona Drunk Driving Incident
Thanks to Southern California’s famously mild climate, pedestrians and bicyclists are a presence on local roads all year long. Motorists have to be particularly careful to watch out for walkers, joggers and riders, since even a simple collision can have deadly and far-reaching results.
Street Racing Wreck in Long Beach Results in Fatality, Arrest
Motorists travel Ocean Boulevard for many reasons, and some stretches of the road are all too tempting for young drivers wanting to engage in street racing. Recently in Long Beach, two vehicles were apparently racing on a stretch of the scenic road when one car wiped-out. The Honda convertible struck a tree and the crash ejected two occupants of one vehicle; one occupant suffered critical injuries while the other passed away at the scene.
Former NFL Player Accused of Drugging and Assaulting Multiple Women in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles, residents have become almost accustomed to hearing about former athletes or celebrities accused of various crimes, from shoplifting to homicide. The most recent famous figure to be accused of a crime is former NFL safety Darren Sharper, who is facing allegations of drugging and sexually assaulting two women he met in Los Angeles.
Out-of-control Vehicle Slams into L.A. Nightclub; Driver Charged with Felony DUI
Getting into any sort of DUI-related incident is always jarring, but when a crash puts others’ lives in danger, the repercussions can be extremely wide-ranging. Recently in Los Angeles, a suspected drunk driver crashed a vehicle into the patio of a nightclub, sending four people, including the driver, to the hospital.
Are Violent Crimes on the Rise in Los Angeles?
Americans, especially residents of California, are long accustomed to hearing about the ongoing problem of urban crime. However, in many cities, issues such as gang violence have seemed to stabilize somewhat and taper off from their peak in the 1980s and 1990s. However, according to the Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, violent crimes may actually be on the rise again in the city of angels.
California Highway Patrolman’s Questionable Actions Caught on Tape
Cameras are just about everywhere these days, and their ability to help in solving crimes has become invaluable and almost expected. As helpful as cameras are in recording elements of a crime, they have also been just as beneficial for suspects of crimes. Police dash cams, for instance, can capture most parts of a traffic stop and relay an answer to the question of proper police procedure.
Will Attacks on Homeless Soon Be Considered Hate Crimes in California?
As a huge and hugely diverse metro area, greater Los Angeles is an area where hate crimes will unfortunately occur. Some may be racially motivated, while others may be assaults on someone due to their ethnicity or sexual orientation. California’s hate crimes legislation also acknowledges that bias may motivate some attacks against individuals due to their religion or disability.
Underage Disney Star Automatically Arrested for DUI
Residents of L.A. are certainly not unaccustomed to hearing about the legal troubles of young Hollywood stars. One of the most frequent types of trouble these inexperienced and privileged residents get into is drunk driving. The most recent case is of Billy Unger, an 18-year-old actor who stars on Lab Rats, a popular show on the Disney XD channel.
Can Police Search Your Cellphone without a Warrant? Supreme Court Says No
When the U.S. Supreme Court issues a unanimous ruling, the impact is likely to be significant. On June 25, the SCOTUS did just that when it unanimously decided that police cannot search the cellphones of arrested individuals without first obtaining a warrant.