Recent Posts in DUI: Vehicular Manslaughter Category

Marie Delores Hidalgo, 40, of Lancaster, was allegedly driving drunk and slammed head on into a 24 year old motorcyclist who ended up being killed on Monday April 23, 2012.

Hidalgo was going about 55 miles per hour on the wrong side of the street. She fled the scene and authorities tracked her down about a mile and a half from the crash.

She was taken to the hospital for some minor injuries and was then arrested for a felony charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Her bail is set at $100,000.

A case like this may result in not only a DUI but also vehicular manslaughter which can result in over 5 years in prison.  

Our Los Angeles DUI Attorneys are experienced in handling such cases. We handle DUI cases on a daily basis and are known as the DUI Kings of Los Angeles. We know the DUI process front and back and are able to achieve excellent results for our clients.

Our drunk driving lawyers in LA have handled hit and runs, vehicular manslaughter, and other crimes associated with driving under the influence.  We are confident that our experience, skill, and knowledge more than qualify us to represent you if you are facing a DUI.

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Russell Hanson III pleaded not guilty to three felony counts and denied all allegations listed in a criminal complaint charging him with vehicular manslaughter.

Last year, Hanson was driving a 2007 GMC Yukon eastbound on the 210 Freeway about 9:53 p.m., when the Yukon crashed into a 1994 Lincoln Town Car that was stopped on the right shoulder of the freeway.

Victor Manuel Aviles, 77, was sitting in the back seat of the Town Car and died at the scene. The driver of the car, 76, suffered head and chest injuries.

Hanson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Hanson was charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence of alcohol and a drug causing injury, and driving with a .08 percent blood alcohol causing injury.

Hanson is facing some serious time in prison and an experienced, aggressive DUI Defense Attorney is essential in situations such as Hanson.

Our DUI Lawyers in Los Angeles have a combined 75 years of experience and handle all types of DUI cases on daily basis. We have handled vehicular manslaughter cases; DUI causing injury cases; felony DUI cases; and more. We know all the ins and outs of the DUI process and we can guarantee our competent and effective representation.

If you are facing a driving under the influence charge or any charge associated with a DUI, contact our drunk driving lawyers in L.A. and set up a free face to face consultation. We guarantee that you will not be disappointed.

Criminal proceedings for Duan Van Le, 30, of Vacaville, have resumed. Van Le is facing a gross vehicular manslaughter of Gary George Hanks, 37, of West Sacramento, while driving under the influence on Interstate 80.

Hanks was standing outside of his vehicle on the side of the freeway in Vacaville at about 3 a.m. when he was struck by Van Le. Minutes later another car driven by Michael Xavier Hackbart, 27, of Fairfield, struck Van Le's vehicle which caused Hanks' body to be thrown further onto I-80.

Hackbart was also arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence.

Prosecutors initially wanted to charge Van Le with homicide but this week refilled the case with a lesser charge of gross vehicular manslaughter.  

On Wednesday January 18, 2012, Van Le pleaded not guilty to the gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated charge and was released after posting $90,000 bail.

He is next scheduled to appear January 30^th to schedule a preliminary hearing.

DUI cases are cases that our Los Angeles DUI Attorneys deal with on daily basis. We have all the necessary tools, experience, and skill to adequately defend you if you are facing a DUI charge, a DUI with injury charge, DUI vehicular manslaughter charge, and absolutely any charge associated with driving under the influence.

Our DUI Lawyers want to protect your rights, your freedom, and your reputation.

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A 19 year old woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence which caused an accident that resulted in death of a 23 year old man.

The driver apparently lost control of her vehicle and crashed into a light pole. The 23 year old man was the passenger and died at the scene before any responders arrived.

The California Highway Patrol arrested the driver on suspicion of DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter.

Gross vehicular manslaughter is one of the most serious charges someone with a DUI can face. A conviction can result in up to 10 years prison for each person killed.

The prosecution must first prove that you as the defendant was actually driving under influence with a blood alcohol level of 0.08%.

As Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorneys we know exactly how to defend charges associated with driving under the influence. We have a combined 75 years of experience and we handle DUI cases on a daily basis.

As your driving under the influence attorney, we handle the DMV hearing and the criminal proceeding for you. we do everything we can to keep you out of jail and get you the best possible results.

If you are facing DUI charges or any other crime associated with driving under the influence,  contact our drunk driving lawyers in L.A. and set up a free face to face consultation.

An alcohol related crash resulted in one dead and one critically injured. The man killed was Ricky Lee Lowe, Jr., 29, of Turlock, California.

The alleged drunk driver was 27-year-old Kurt Alan Knapp of Turlock. Knapp has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Knapp was driving a Chevy pickup with Lowe Jr. at approximately 60 mph. Knapp allegedly lost control of his vehicle and the vehicle ended up on its roof.

Lowe was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash and Knapp was airlifted to Memorial Medical Center in Modesto with major injuries. He is in stable condition.

Knapp is likely to be charged with vehicular manslaughter if he is found to have been driving under the influence. These are very serious charges that can result in long term imprisonment.

Our DUI Defense Attorneys have a combined 75 years of experience and we have handled thousands and thousands of DUI cases and have seen excellent results. We know the DUI process inside and out and our drunk driving lawyers handle both the DMV hearing and the criminal proceeding.

If you are facing a DUI charge (whether involving death or injury) contact our Los Angeles DUI Attorneys and set up a free face to face consultation.Our goal is to protect your rights, freedom, and license!

If you have been arrested or charged with a DUI, contact our criminal defense attorneys today. We have 75 years of combined experience and have defended hundreds of people over the years. The DUI attorneys at the Hedding Law Firm understand the serious nature of these charges and we will do whatever we can to defend you. Call our office today at 818-986-2092, and set up a free face to face consultation.

A suspected drunken driver was arrested after hitting and killing a 23-year-old motorcyclist with his pickup truck. The Downy Police Department reported that the driver of the GMC pickup ran a red light and his vehicle collided with the motorcycle. According to police, the driver of the pickup was not injured, and was booked on suspicion of felony drunken driving.

Under California Penal Code 191.5 (a), gross vehicular manslaughter is the unintentional and unlawful killing of a human being, in the driving of a vehicle while intoxicated, where the killing was either the direct result of the charge of an unlawful act, not amounting to a felony, and with gross negligence, or the immediate result of the charge of a lawful act that might produce death, in an unlawful manner, and with gross negligence.

If you or someone you know is facing a DUI with a vehicular manslaughter charge, you will need an experienced and qualified attorney on your side. The DUI attorneys at the Hedding Law firm have a combined 75 years of experience, and have been successful in many DUI cases. Call our office today to set up a free face-to-face consultation. We will listen to all the facts surrounding your unique case and devise a proper plan of action.