Recent Posts in DUI Causing Injury Category

Cornelio Tapia of Coachella 23, of La Quinta was arrested on April 25, 2012 on suspicion of going through a red light while driving drunk in Coachella.

Salcido struck a sheriff's patrol car injuring the Deputy and then ran away.

Leonardo Salcido, 23, the passenger, was arrested for public intoxication.

Tapia, who was kept under surveillance, was arrested by California Highway Patrol officers and Riverside County sheriff's deputies around 11:10 a.m. Wednesday following a traffic stop.

Tapia was booked on suspicion of a felony hit and run.

These are some very serious charges but nothing too hard for our Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorneys.

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Andrew Vargas, 22, a Hayward man, has pleaded guilty to felony DUI charges.  

Vargas was driving his truck in San Francisco and struck Ryan White, 9, as he was leaving a baseball game at nearby AT&T Park on the night of August 4, 2011.

Vargas also struck a woman, causing minor injuries, as well as two parked cars before fleeing to his apartment where he tried to flee again when he saw the police waiting outside.

Vargas was arrested and found to have a bottle of Jagermeister liquor in the vehicle.

He initially pleaded not guilty to felony DUI causing injury and hit-and-run charges, but agreed to plead guilty today in exchange for serving one year in jail and having the hit-and-run charges dismissed as part of a plea agreement which also includes a restitution payment, amount to be determined, serve five years probation, complete a nine month school for DUI offenders, and pay various fines and fees.

Ryan had suffered a traumatic brain injury, as well as fractures to his pelvis, left leg and ankle and a laceration to his liver.

The case will return to court March 21 to set a sentencing date.

Driving under the influence is a serious charge and can result in some serious penalties especially if injury, death, hit and run are involved.

Our Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorneys have the experience in dealing with such cases and we handle DUI cases on a daily basis. As your DUI Defense Lawyer we handle both the criminal proceeding and the DMV hearing and we do whatever we can to get you the best results possible.

If you are facing a driving under the influence charge, contact our DUI Lawyers in L.A. and set up a free face to face consultation.

A 23 year old man from Temecula was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

On Thursday February 9, 2012 at about 7:30 p.m. the suspect was driving as he hit the curb and crashed his pick up truck into a condominium in Escondido.

The crash left the homeowner in critical condition. He suffered a broken leg, a concussion, and facial injuries. His 14 year old daughter suffered minor injuries. Two other family members were uninjured.

Driving under the influencecan result in some serious charges, especially if an injury or death was caused as a result of the DUI.

Our Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorneys have a combined 75 years of experience and have handled thousands and thousands of DUI cases involving injuries, death, and accidents. We have achieved great results for our clients and we guarantee to do everything we can to do the same for you.

If you or someone is facing driving under the influence charges, contact our drunk driving lawyers in L.A. and set up a free face to face consultation.

John David Hines, 39, a Long Beach Fire Department captain was sentenced Tuesday December 6, 2011 after he plead guilty to severely injuring a 47 year old cyclist in Long Beach, California whiledriving under the influence back in April of 2011.

His blood alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit. He was sentenced to serve 5 years probation and one year in jail and was ordered to pay $102,000 in restitution to the victim.

If Hines were to violate probation at anytime, he would be required to serve four years and four months in state prison.

DUI charges have some serious consequences. The penalties depend on a number of circumstances such as the number of prior DUI convictions; whether there was any injury caused; whether any deaths resulted.

Our DUI Defense Attorneys know all the DUI laws and procedures like the back of our hands. We handle driving under the influence cases on a daily basis for over 25 years and our credentials are simply unmatched in all of Los Angeles.

If you have been charged with a DUI, contact our drunk driving lawyers and set up a free face to face consultation. We will discuss your case, the court hearing, the DMV hearing, the possible penalties you may face, the penalties you may avoid, and above all we will be honest and truthful with you.

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According to California Vehicle Code section 23153 VC, you may be charged with a "DUI with injury" if you injured another person while driving under the influence. This could be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances of the offense, and your criminal history.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a DUI with injury, contact our office today. The DUI attorneys at the Hedding law firm have a combined 75 years of experience dealing with these types of cases. Our number one objective is to get your charges dismissed, we will work hard to get the best possible outcome for your case.

If you or someone you know is being charged with a DUI contact our office today to set up a free face-to-face consultation with one of our DUI attorneys. The penalties involved with a DUI can be very serious and it is important to have an experience DUI attorney on your side. At the Hedding Law Firm we have a combined 75 years of experience and have been successful in dozens of cases like these.

Adam Mendoza, 21, has been sentenced to 15 years and 8 months in prison for a drunken driving crash that killed Izzy Raya,18, and Ralphy Naranjo,17. The families of the two victims were allowed to testify on Monday before Mendoza was sentenced. One of the victim's mothers brought his ashes to the trial and asked for justice.

According to prosecutors, Mendoza was drunk and high on methamphetamines when his SUV hit a light pole. The light pole fell on the SUV and crushed Raya and Naranjo, who were sitting in the back seat. A 17 year old girl was also in the car, she suffered serious injuries.

A DUI conviction can have a serious impact on your life and on the lives of those around you. If you or someone you know is facing DUI charges, call our office today. The DUI attorneys at the Hedding Law firm have handled hundreds of DUI/DWI cases over the years and we know the appropriate steps to take to assist you in making the right decisions.

A 23-year-old man, Juan Zermano, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and felony drunk driving after he struck another man with his car outside a party. Police were called to a house party at about 1 a.m. after an argument broke out in the house and then moved outside.

According to police, one of the boys involved in the argument called his brother, Zermano, to pick him up. When Zermano drove away, he made a sudden U-turn, drove up on the curb and struck the victim. Police were already on scene to deal with the argument and were able to witness the assault. The victim was released from the hospital early Sunday with non life-threatening injuries.

California Penal Code 245(a)(1) defines assault with a deadly weapon as an assault that is committed with any type of deadly weapon or by means of force that is likely to cause great bodily injury to another. It is filed as either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances.

If you or someone you know is being accused of assault with a deadly weapon along with felony DUI call our office today to set up a free face-to-face consultation with one of our Los Angeles DUI criminal defense attorneys. The penalties involved with a DUI causing injury can be very serious and it is important to have an experienced DUI attorney on your side. At the Hedding Law firm we have a combined 75 years of experience and have been successful in dozens of cases like these.