Recent Blog Posts in December 2010

December 27, 2010

Drunken Driver Drives on the Wrong Side of the Road and Crashes Into another Car

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A 30 year old man was arrested in Burbank after allegedly driving the wrong way in the southbound lanes of the San Fernando road underpass colliding with an approaching car. The collision happened at about 12:45 a.m. Ezekial Rodriguez fled the scene on foot to a near by McDonalds. He was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, contributing to an injury collision and fleeing the scene. The names of the victims have not been released.

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 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.

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December 03, 2010

Young Woman Gets DUI for Riding her Bicycle Under the Influence

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Patricia Forget, 19, was arrested for riding a bike under the influence. Forget rode her mountain bike through a red light at a major intersection and struck a car. Luckily the driver saw Forget coming and did not move. Forget used the hood of the car to steady herself and then pedaled off only to hit the curb of the median and fall over.

A police officer saw all this happen and initiated a traffic investigation. According to police Forget had red and watery eyes, laughed at inappropriate times and admitted she was "too drunk", she failed a series of sobriety tests, and had a blood alcohol content of 0.215%. She was booked for drunk riding and the bike was confiscated for evidence.

Any motorized vehicle and bicycles on public roadways are subject to California DUI laws, and their operators must have a valid driver's license and registration. The California Vehicle Code states that it is unlawful for any person to ride a bicycle upon a highway while under the influence of alcohol (or drugs). A conviction of violating the California cycling under the influence statute subjects the violator to a base fine of $250.00.

If you are facing a bicycle or cycling under the influence charge it is important that you hire a qualified attorney. The attorneys at the Hedding law firm have a combined 75 years of experience and have dealt with many cases such as these. Contact our office today to set up a free face-to-face consultation.

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