Lawrence Taylor, one of the most, if not the most, experienced and well-respected driving under the influence attorneys in the nation posted the article below on his website www.duiblog.com earlier this week. “When I first passed the California Bar 42 years ago, it was a violation of the State Bar’s Canons of Ethics to advertise …
Two Killed in Collision Involving Suspected DUI Driver
According to an article reported by CBS47, the Clovis Police are investigating a suspected drunk driving crash that killed a man and a woman early Sunday morning. It happened at 2AM near the intersection of Minnewawa and Barstow. Officers arrested Larry Garcia. The 29-year old from Clovis was allegedly drunk when his pickup collided with …
Two Killed in Collision Involving Suspected DUI DriverRead More
Former Cop Admits Lying in a DUI Case
Unlike many criminal cases, a driving under the influence case is almost entirely, if not solely, based on the testimony of a single police officer. The officer’s observations of the individual’s driving, and subsequent performance on field sobriety tests, including the results of the individual’s chemical test is the evidence that the prosecution will rely …
Dr. Conrad Murray Found Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter
The New York Times reported earlier today that Michael Jackson’s physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter nearly two and a half years after the star’s shocking death at age 50. According to the article, the verdict came after nearly 50 witnesses, 22 days of testimony and less than two days of deliberation …
Dr. Conrad Murray Found Guilty of Involuntary ManslaughterRead More
Kirk Vartanian Sentenced to Probation in Grand Theft Case
According to a story by the Fresno Bee, Krikor “Kirk” Vartanian was sentenced Thursday to five years of probation and 1,000 hours of community service in connection with his no-contest plea in Fresno County Superior Court to felony grand theft involving business dealings at his failed luxury car dealership in north Fresno. Where Vartanian does …
Kirk Vartanian Sentenced to Probation in Grand Theft CaseRead More
Local Law Enforcement Agency Plans DUI Patrol this weekend
Each weekend countless individuals are arrested in the Central Valley for suspicion of driving under the influence. This coming weekend, the Modesto Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence checkpoint. The driving under the influence checkpoint is scheduled for November 12, 2011, from 9:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. The location of the checkpoint has not yet …
Local Law Enforcement Agency Plans DUI Patrol this weekendRead More
Four DUI Crashes in One Weekend
According to KSEE 24 news, there were four DUI accidents over the weekend. The first DUI related accident occurred in Bear Creek. In this accident members of the Fresno Police Department spent hours attempting to free a submerged car and its occupants from the water. The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. According to reports, his …
Fresno Woman Formally Charged With Murder Following DUI Accident
Court documents confirm that the Clovis woman arrested on October 21, 2011, following a collision on Highway 168 has been charged with murder. According to the local media and the California Highway Patrol, Ms. Vasquez was on her way home from an evening out when she struck the vehicle operated by Frank Winslow. Mr. Winslow …
Fresno Woman Formally Charged With Murder Following DUI AccidentRead More
Clovis Police Seek Domestic Violence Suspect
According to the Fresno Bee, a Clovis police officer pursuing a domestic violence suspect collided with another car this morning at Shepherd and Willow avenues. Police spokeswoman Janet Stoll-Lee said the suspect is still at large and is sought by police. The crash happened shortly after 5 a.m. when police received a call from a woman …
Fresno DUI Patrol Sweep
According to the Fresno Bee, the Fresno Police Department operated a DUI patrol sweep on October 22, 2011, in northwest Fresno. In the DUI patrol sweep the Fresno Police Department made 15 driving under the influence arrests. The article does not provide additional details about the DUI patrol sweep, including why the motorists were detained …