Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Anaheim, Orange County - A man is wanted in connection with a felony hit and run in Anaheim that sent one woman to the hospital Monday morning.

The suspect was driving a Chevrolet Cavalier when he turned left into the path of a Honda Civic, which was traveling south on Euclid Street, and pushed the Civic off the street, according to Anaheim Police.

The driver off the Chevrolet reportedly exited his car, fled the scene on foot and is still at large, according to police.

The main difference between felony hit-and-run and misdemeanor hit-and-run, explains Fullerton criminal attorney Michael L. Guisti, is felony hit-and-run is when you leave the scene of an auto accident after injuring somebody, and misdemeanor hit-and-run is when you leave the scene after damaging somebody's car or property.

If you or somebody you know are facing possible felony hit-and-run charges the prosecutor must prove three things, that you were "involved" with the accident, you had "knowledge" about the accident and either knew, or reasonably should have known, about the injury and/or death that resulted from the accident, and you "willfully" failed to perform at least one of your required duties, explains Guisti.

A couple common defense tactics, explains Guisti, for those involved in felony hit-and-run is simply you weren't the driver of the car, even if it was your car. The district attorney and prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt you, the suspect, were the one behind the wheel at the time of the hit-and-run, according to Guisti.

Another defense tactic, and what could possibly have been the case in Anaheim, is the suspect may have left the scene for fear of his own safety. Guisti explains in many injury accidents, especially in close-kit neighborhoods, sometimes a group forms threatening to harm or injure the person, and at which point the hit-and-run suspect leaves for his own safely.

Other times if an injury accident occurs on a freeway the driver may not have any safe place to pullover and has to find a safe place off the freeway, explains Guisti.

Depending on the injuries the person suffered this charge could actually get knocked down to a misdemeanor.

If convicted of causing injury to another and leaving the scene you could face up to $3,000 in fines, possibly up to three years in prison and two points on your driving record.

If the hit-and-run resulted in serious injury or death you could face up to four years in state prison.

Felony hit-and-run is a very serious charge that could send you to prison, cost you a lot of money and raise your insurance, which is why you need to call the Orange County hit-and-run attorney experts at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti right now at 888-478-8999.

As Mr. Guisti explained there could be legitimate reasons why you left the scene of an accident.

Whatever the case may be contact us right now, because our goal is to win your case for you, and we settle for nothing less.

Garden Grove, Orange County - A Garden Grove police officer was run over with a car during a traffic stop on Wednesday morning and authorities are searching for the suspect who is now wanted for attempted murder.

The suspect was pulled over for not wearing a seat-belt and, according to police, the suspect, 28-year-old Marcos Gonzalez, was acting nervous, so the police officer asked him to step out of the car.

Gonzalez stepped out of the car, but for no apparent reason he got back into the car, started it up and put the car in reverse knocking the police officer down with the car door, and then running over him, according to police.

The officer is in moderate condition at a local hospital.

Westminster criminal attorney Michael L. Guisti explains that attempted murder is a very serious charge that could send the suspect to prison for the rest of his life.

The Orange County prosecution must prove two things in this case, that the suspect took at least one direct step towards killing another person, and that he intended to kill that person, according to Guisti.

For prosecutors it's usually easy to prove the first step of directly killing somebody, but, Guisti says, proving the second element is always a bit tricky, because in many attempted murder cases perhaps the suspect was looking to only injury the person.

Basically, Guisti says, if you didn't intend to kill the person then there is no attempted murder case.

In this case the prosecution is going to need to prove the suspect intended to kill the Garden Grove police officer, says Guisti.

While allegedly running over a police officer would seem like attempted murder, an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney could show the judge the intent of the suspect was to only assault the officer, which, while still a very serious charge, is a lessor serious charge.

If you or somebody you know is being accused of attempted murder you must contact our Orange County homicide attorney experts at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti at 888-478-8999.

Claiming you performed attempted murder and proving you actually did perform attempted murder are two very different things, which is why you must contact our professional lawyers right away.

Huntington Beach, Orange County - Police are seeking the owner of a vehicle damaged in a Huntington Beach hit and run accident after the suspect allegedly left the scene, according to police.

Police were flagged down by two people on Tuesday who gave a description of the suspect vehicle, who allegedly hit a parked car, and within minutes were able to track down the car parked in a nearby neighborhood that police claimed had fresh body damage, according to a report.

The person's car who was allegedly hit was not injured, according to police.

Huntington Beach criminal attorney Michael L. Guisti explains since nobody was injured in this traffic collision this means it will only be charged as a misdemeanor hit and run.

Misdemeanor hit and run is when you hit either a vehicle or other property and leave the scene without giving your information, where as felony hit and run is when, and only when, somebody is injured or killed, according to Guisti.

Guisti says it's certainly possible in this case, given they're limited details, that only the alleged suspect's car had damage, and if that is the case the alleged suspect didn't have to give information.

California law says if only your car was damage and the other person's car or property wasn't damage you don't have to leave your information.

Huntington Beach criminal defense lawyer Guisti explains in many misdemeanor hit and run situations the driver of the other car will say everything is okay and the car had no damage, but later change their story, generally for insurance purposes. Also, if you hit somebody's property, but left no damage you're not guilty of this crime, but many times a person passing by or neighbor who think they're doing the right thing will get the car's information, tell the person who's property was hit and suddenly the driver find him/herself under arrest for misdemeanor hit and run, according to Guisti.

If you're facing either misdemeanor or felony hit and run charges call the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti at 714-530-9690 and we'll help you avoid jail and having a bad driving record.

Santa Ana, Orange County - Last week, 39-year old Patricia Ann Izquieta of Riverside, was sentenced to three years in state prison for killing Donald Murphy due to driving under the influence (DUI) and hit and run.

He pled guilty to one felony hit and run with permanent death or injury, one felony count of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated without gross negligence, and one misdemeanor count of driving without a valid license with a sentencing enhancement for causing great bodily injury.due to driving under the influence and , a bicyclist, by crashing into him and then fleeing the scene.

Moreover, Izquieta plead guilty to vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated without gross negligence.

On December 9, 2009, Izquieta was driving her Saturn SUV in Newport Beach in the far right hand lane. Donald Murphy was cycling along the curbside of the road behind two of his friends. It was reported that Izquieta drifted towards the curb and hit Murphy from behind causing Murphy to be thrown from this bicycle to the curb rendering him unconscious.

Izquieta fled the scene and dragged Murphy's bicycle under her vehicle and was found by police about a mile down the road. Izquieta's vehicle sustained significant damage to the front hood and windshield of her car from the collision.

It was later determined that Izquieta had taken prescription medications / narcotics that early morning prior to the crash that impaired her driving including Methadone, Hydromorphone and Clonezepam.

According to top Orange County Drug Defense Lawyers, Michael Guisti
states that in California there are many different types of drug crime charges including possession of an uncontrolled substance, being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of cocaine, and selling cocaine. Being under the influence of a controlled substance can be found in the California Health & Safety Code, section 11550(a).

Our Newport Beach criminal attorney and Santa Ana drug crime lawyers explain that it is illegal to be under the influence of a controlled substance. This includes drugs like Medthadone, Hydromorphone, Clonezepam, Opana, Oxycodone, Zolpidem, Hydrocodone, methamphetamines, cocaine and PCP, among others. If convicted of this charge you can face up to one year in jail, be ordered to go through a drug rehab program and pay fines. An Orange County drug crime lawyer familiar with drug crime charges can help those facing drug charges.

Penal Code 191.5(a) PC California's gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated law or otherwise known as "GVMI", is a felony punishable by up to ten years in the state prison (15 years-to-life if you have a prior DUI conviction).

Penal Code 191.5(a) states in pertinent part: "Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, in the driving of a vehicle, where the driving was in violation of Section 23140, 23152, or 23153 of the Vehicle Code, and the killing was either the proximate result of the commission of an unlawful act, not amounting to a felony, and with gross negligence, or the proximate result of the commission of a lawful act that might produce death, in an unlawful manner, and with gross negligence.

(b) Vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, in the driving of a vehicle, where the driving was in violation of Section 23140, 23152, or 23153 of the Vehicle Code, and the killing was either the proximate result of the commission of an unlawful act, not amounting to a felony, but without gross negligence, or the proximate result of the commission of a lawful act that might produce death, in an unlawful manner, but without gross negligence."

How can you be successful in defending your vehicular manslaughter or drug crime case? Hire a strong and powerful Orange County criminal defense attorney or Westminster drug crimes defense lawyer.

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti, we have spent many years representing defendants that have been charged with a drug crime or possession of a controlled substance. In many cases wherein defendants have faced misdemeanor or felony charges, our experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney has been able to successfully reduce charges and sometimes obtain a dismissal. We help clients in Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Bernardino Counties.

If you or a loved one is facing a felony or misdemeanor charge including assault, battery, domestic violence, robbery, grand theft, petty theft, sex crime, or if you need a Newport Beach white collar crime defense attorney to help you with you white collar crime charge call our office today. Our experienced Orange County Appellate lawyer has also been successful in representing clients with filing petition for writs, appeals and/or Habeas Corpus cases. Call our office toll free today at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcaliofornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did!

Orange County DUI defense attorneys at Law Offices of Michael Guisti have seen a rise on the DUI arrests and DUI or drunk driving related cases during the holiday season. Our Newport Beach DUI lawyer and Fullerton DUI defense attorney noted that Christmas and New Year Holiday Season yielded more than 500 DUI arrests.

The Orange County Register reported as of January 1, 2011 that more than 500 people were cited and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs between midnight on Friday, December 17 through midnight December 31, 2010. The holiday season allows us to have fun and be merry with family, friends and co-workers while being in the holiday spirit. But, it also causes some of us to make poor judgment calls when it comes to driving while under the influence. There are many good people in Orange County who made bad decisions over the holiday season. 504 people and counting as of January 1, 2011.

Orange County DUI attorneys here at the Law offices of Michael L. Guisti understand that life happens; but when life happens and a DUI occurs, your life may begin to turn into a whirlwind or be turned upside-down. You need bail money, you may need to ask your family for financial assistance, you may need to tell your spouse or partner of the horrible news, or you may need to tell your employer..... Don't fret. There is light at the end of the tunnel. If you have been arrested for a DUI (driving under the influence ) DWI (driving while intoxicated) or know someone that received a DUI/DWI over the holiday season 2010, call your Newport Beach DUI lawyer at (714) 530-9690. We can certainly help.

Fullerton DUI lawyer Michael Guisti has more than decade of local DUI experience in Santa Ana, Newport Beach, Fullerton and Westminster to conquer the legal process and keep you out of jail. Life will continue to move forward; but, you are now part of the legal system. The criminal system is complex and complicated. Seeking a lawyer to represent your case must become a high priority to keeping your world moving forward and further keep you out of jail.

In Orange County driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious offense. A DUI is broken up in to two separate charges. The first charge is defined in the California Penal code section 23152(a). It states that it is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle. The second charge is defined in the California Penal code section 23152 (b) it is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood, to drive a vehicle.

According to California law, a DUI is a wobbler. This means the charge can either be a felony or a misdemeanor. It is important to retain an experienced Newport Beach DUI lawyer to help you defend your DUI charge.

Why is it so important to hire a skilled Newport Beach DUI defense attorney, a Santa Ana felony defense attorney or an Irvine DWI defense lawyer?

Your charge(s) of a misdemeanor DUI or a felony DUI will depend on the facts of your case; if have you been convicted of a DUI within the last 10 years and/or whether there was any bodily injury. Michael Guisti, an experienced Newport Beach DUI lawyer will help argue the facts and cite compelling law in your case.

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti, we have many years of experience, represented hundreds of DUI/DWI clients defend their DUI cases, and we can defend you too. Our Santa Ana criminal defense attorneys and Irvine criminal lawyers have been successful in defending clients in Orange County, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Irvine, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Laguna Beach, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

If you or a loved one is facing a DUI/DWI, felony DUI, drunk driving, vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence or any other criminal charges including murder, first or second degree murder, reckless driving, assault, battery, domestic violence, a white collar crime, grand theft, robbery or a drug crime call us today. Call our toll-free hotline at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

Costa Mesa, Orange County - A recently Orange County crime news caught the attention of Orange County DUI defense attorney and Santa Ana felony crime defense lawyer, Michael Guisti concerning a DUI-related high speed crash in Newport Beach involving co-founder of Tapout, Charles "Mask" Lewis and Jeffrey D. Kirby.

Kirby, 53, was charged with vehicular manslaughter and gross negligence while intoxicated causing bodily injury and sentencing enhancements for fleeing the scene of the crash and causing great bodily injury to multiple victims. According to the Orange County DUI defense attorney Michael Guisti that if Kirby is convicted, he can face up to 18 years in prison.

The Newport Beach DUI lawyer explains that in Orange County driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious offense. A California DUI (driving under the influence) is broken up into two separate charges. The first charge is defined by California Penal code section 23152(a).

The Fullerton DUI defense lawyer further states that it is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle. The second charge is defined by California Penal code section 23152 (b) it is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle.

The Irvine DUI attorney also explains that according to California law, a DUI is a wobbler. This means the charge can either be a felony or a misdemeanor. It is important to retain an experienced Newport Beach DUI defense attorney to help you defend your Orange County DUI charge.

Why is it so important to hire a skilled Newport Beach DUI lawyer, a Santa Ana feloney defense attorney or an Irvine criminal defense attorney?

Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or a felony in California will depend on the individual facts of your case, have you been convicted of a DUI in Orange County within the last 10 years and whether there was an injury. An experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney will help you argue the facts in your case.

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti we have more than 10 years of experience helping clients defend their DUI charges. Our Santa Ana criminal attorneys and Westminster criminal lawyers have been successful in helping clients in Orange County, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Irvine, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Laguna Beach, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Riverside County and San Bernardino County.

If you or a loved one is facing a DUI, felony dui, drunk driving, vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence or any other criminal charge like strikes, assault, battery, domestic violence, a white collar crime, grand theft, fraud or a drug crime call us today. Call our experienced Huntington Beach criminal defense attorney toll free at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. You'll be glad you did.

Santa Ana - Orange County - A tragic accident involving a drunk driver striking 9 pedestrians including a 2-year old girl grabs the attention of Orange county criminal lawyer Michael L. Guisti of Law offices of Michael L. Guisti.

Earlier this week, Miguel Sandoval a 43-year old Santa Ana man is charged for felony DUI along with sentencing enhancements. In this tragedy, an innocent 2-year old along with her mother were struck and dragged for 50 feet before hitting seven other innocent bystanders.

In this story, luckily, no one was killed. But, it could have been worse. According to the Orange county DUI defense attorney, Sandoval will need an aggressive Orange County DUI attorney to defend his rights for DUI. Santa Ana Criminal Defense attorney Michael L. Guisti has the reputation and vigilant skills to defend Sandoval or an individual who has had similar situations involving drinking while driving in Orange County.

In Orange County driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious offense. A DUI is broken up in to two separate charges. The first charge is defined in the California Penal code section 23152(a). It states that it is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle. The second charge is defined in the California Penal code section 23152 (b) it is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle.

According to California law, a DUI is a wobbler. This means the charge can either be a felony or a misdemeanor. It is important to retain an experienced Newport Beach DUI defense attorney to help you defend your DUI charge.

Why is it so important to hire a skilled Newport Beach DUI defense attorney, a Santa Ana feloney defense attorney or an Irvine criminal defense attorney?

Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or a felony will depend on the individual facts of your case, have you been convicted of a DUI within the last 10 years and whether there was an injury. An experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney will help you argue the facts in your case.

At the Law Office of Michael Guisti we have had years of experience helping our clients defend their DUI charges. Our Santa Ana criminal attorneys and Irvine criminal lawyers have been successful in helping clients in Orange County, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Irvine, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Laguna Beach, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Riverside County and San Bernardino County.

If you or a loved one is facing a DUI, felony dui, drunk driving, vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence or any other criminal charge like assault, battery, domestic violence, a white collar crime, grand theft, robbery or a drug crime call us today. Call our experienced Huntington Beach criminal defense attorney toll free at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.

Long Beach, Los Angeles - This news report regarding vehicular manslaughter caught the attention of our Orange County DUI defense attorneys because this could have happened to any one of our children. In fact, this tragedy did happen to a parents' child, a 17-year old young man.

Earlier this month, a Los Angeles teenage male driving a Ford Taurus and an 18-year old man driving a Ford Mustang was caught speed racing in the streets of Long Beach just after midnight. Four people in the Ford Mustang were killed as a result of a crash. The driver of the Ford Taurus and his passenger fled the scene of the accident and were later caught by authorities. They were not hurt nor did they sustain any injuries. The driver of the Ford Mustang along with his three passengers did not fare well, however. All four, including the driver, were killed as a result of the contest.

The young teenage male will be brought up on 8 felony charges of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and involuntary manslaughter. According to the district attorney's office, they may seek to try the teenager as an adult. The car was stolen and the teenage driver was driving without a license.

A tragic moment in a young man's life may have cost him his for several reasons, but most importantly for killing several people in a costly accident which included robbery, theft, driving without a license, loss of life, driving while intoxicated, driving under the influence and fleeing the scene of an accident.

Under California Penal Code Section 191 and Penal Code Section 192, Gross Vehicular manslaughter is a serious crime causing the death of another person due to illegal driving, including negligence, drunk driving or reckless driving.

California Vehicular manslaughter can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances and seriousness of the crime. Gross negligence can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony; but if it is involved with the death of a person, it usually is charged as felony.

If you or your loved one has been charged or arrested for vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, involuntary manslaughter or related felony cases or misdemeanors in California, whether it is in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside or San Bernardino, you need to seek the legal consultation from an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney or Southern California vehicular manslaughter defense attorney to protect your rights and freedom. Orange County Criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti have handled hundreds of criminal cases in both state and federal court, including murder, among many other crimes.

How can an experienced Long Beach criminal defense lawyer and Orange County DUI defense attorney help you in your felony DUI defense and murder defense in Southern California ?

At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our attorneys have won the respect from judges, prosecutors and law enforcement agents. We have the experience and resources to fight for your rights and freedom. Call our skilled Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney and Orange County DUI Defense attorney at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti toll-free at 1-888-478-8999 or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. We represented clients in Newport Beach, Fullerton, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Westminster, Laguna Beach, Long Beach, Irvine, Garden Grove, Tustin, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and cities throughout Southern California. Call us now, you'll be glad you did.

Orange County- Newport Beach resident Richard Swanson is facing DUI and hit and run charges. It is alleged that Swanson was driving down Pacific Coast Highway when he hit someone and left. The 21 year old victim was rushed to the hospital and is expected to be fine. Police caught Swanson driving home in Newport Beach. He is charged with a felony DUI and hit and run with injury or death. He pleaded not guilty.

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be a serious offense. The offense becomes more serious one someone is injured. In California a DUI with an injury or death is considered a "wobbler". Whether it is charged as a felony or a misdemeanor depends on two things:

1. What the circumstances are of the individual case
2. And whether you have had a DUI before and how long ago was it.

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol with injury can be defined in the California Vehicle Code 23153(a). It states it is unlawful for any person, while under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle and concurrently do any act forbidden by law, or neglect any duty imposed by law in driving the vehicle, which act or neglect proximately causes bodily injury to any person other than the driver. If convicted of a felony a person could face fines, restitution, and prison sentences.

Having a Newport Beach DUI attorney is imperative to defending a DUI charge. Since this charge is considered a "wobbler", it is important to hire an experienced Orange County DUI defense attorney that will help you defend your felony charge.

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San Clemente, Orange County - Orange County man, Marvin Garcia, was arrested for sex crimes and then fled to Mexico. He is arrested on the charges of lewd acts on a child. The Santa Paula Police Department was interviewing the girl that was the victim of Garcia. She was explaining to the officers what had happened. Garcia heard that the girl was being interviewed and knew he was going to get arrested. Garcia then tried to flee to Mexico to try and avoid getting arrested.

Police found Garcia and tried to pull him over. Garcia sped away leading police in a high speed chase. Garcia crashed in to a vehicle with Marine passengers. The passengers are said to be unharmed. Garcia fled from the scene, only to be discovered by a police dog and arrested.

Orange County sex crimes defense attorney Michael Guisti, recently read this article and commented on it. He states that Garcia will be facing several charges. He could be charged with the lewd acts on a child, Hit and Run, and evading police. The Southern California criminal defense attorney goes on to say that these charges of a lewd act on a child can be found in the California Penal code 288 (a) Any person who willfully and lewdly commits any lewd or lascivious act, upon or with the body, or any part or member thereof, of a child who is under the age of 14 years, with the intent of arousing, appealing to, or gratifying the lust, passions, or sexual desires of that person or the child. This is a felony and any person convicted of this crime can face up to eight years in prison. The Orange County criminal attorney also predicts that the defendant will have an additional charge of a hit and run. This is found in the California Vehicle code 2002. It states that any person involved in an accident must stop and locate the owner of the vehicle, and written notice of the damage. In California this is considered a misdemeanor and can mean jail times and a large fine.

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Orange County Register reports that a Los Angeles drunk driver who killed two young Rancho Cucamonga women Saturday in La Verne was charged with murder. Alan Michael McConnell, of Covina, was charged with two murder counts on Tuesday. He was also charged with driving while intoxicated, hit-and-run and driving on a suspended license. McConnell crashed into another car and fled the scene. One woman was killed at the scene and the other seriously injured.

Due to the prior felony drunk driving conviction, McConnell was charged with murder this time instead of vehicular manslaughter. It is clear that the prior convictions on McConnell didn't change his driving behavior. After the previous convictions, he should have learnt that it is dangerous on the road when he was driving behind the wheels while intoxicated or drunk. However, he chose to do it again and again.

After he got convicted in Orange County, he got on the road and arrested for the same drunk driving offense the following weekend. While awaiting arraignment for that arrest, he crashed a car, allegedly while intoxicated, and two young women died.

Under California law, felony count of DUI or drunk driving is a serious criminal charge. In Southern California, if someone had prior felony convictions or a penalty enhancement or bodily injury, he can be charged with felony DUI. A felony DUI driving conviction carries serious consequences: prison time, a heavy fine, and suspension of driver's license. if you or someone you know has been charged with murder, DUI or any crimes, you need to contact an experienced Orange County DUI attorney immediately.

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SANTA ANA, Orange County - A man was convicted of felony hit-and-run death of a man who were wrongfully convicted of two armed robberies. Felix Abreu of Santa Ana was convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run at the scene of the crime in Feb 2008, causing the death of Arthur Carmona. Carmona was wrongfully convicted of two armed robberies at his teenage years and spent 2.5 years in prison.

Abreu crashed and ran over Carmona's car and fled the scene. Carmona was pronounced dead at Garden Grove Hospital. Abreu pleaded guilty and asked Orange County Superior Court Judge for a probationary sentence.

Irvine, Orange County - A former executive of Hyundai Motor from Orange County was convicted of felony count of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence while intoxicated (DUI), causing the death of an Orange County man. There is also a sentencing enhancement for fleeing the scene and hit-and-run after the crime.

Youn Lee, of Irvine, fled to South Korea after the accident. He was extradited back to Orange County this year.

According to Orange County District Attorney, Lee is facing sentence to 9 years in prison.

Lee and his office staff attended a company dinner in Garden Grove on Oct. 18, 2005. Lee got on the road after they have drunk 14 bottles of liquor, he was driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI / drunk driving). His lost control of his car and crashed into Cook's motorcycle in Santa Ana. Cook was dead at the scene. Lee fled after the crash.

Orange County District Attorney requested for extradition in September 2008, and Lee was arrested and returned to Orange County in 2009.

Orange County, California - An Orange County man, Richard Caselli, has been arrested for gross vehicular manslaughter while driving under the influence. When he was driving intoxicated and high-speed Friday, his was crashed on the other car and killed an Orange County man. For driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, if convicted, he could face 10 years in prison,

Under California law, if a person is driving under the influence or with a blood alcohol level above .08%, he will be charged with DUI. If you or someone you know have been charged with DUI or drunk driving in Orange County, it is critical to seek legal help from an Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney or Orange County DUI attorney immediately.

DUI Charge is a criminal charge. It could be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor offense. If you have been charged with misdemeanor DUI (driving under the influence), or first time DUI offense, you could face consequences which can effect your career and life. The punishment includes: jail time, fines, probation, community service, and programs - even for a first time offense.

When DUI offenses result in bodily injury or death of another person, it is usually charged as felony DUI. Felony DUI charge carries severe punishment, usually long term prison time and substantial fines, probation. You need to consult with an experienced Orange County DUI lawyer as soon as possible.

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SANTA ANA, Orange County - An Orange County drunk driver who committed hit and run after a DUI caused car collision Friday night has been arrested.

When the accident happened in Santa Ana, Officers went to the site for investigation.

While officers were investigating and talking to the three victims trapped inside the other vehicle, the drunk driver ran away from the scene on foot. He was then caught and arrested for DUI / driving under the influence.

Santa Ana man, Alejandro Nunez, 28, was arrested for committing a misdemeanor DUI or possible felony DUI, hit-and-run and for driving without a license.

The passengers of the other car are under the medical treatment, but no one is seriously injured. The Hit and Run and DUI / drunk driving man was taken to the Santa Ana Jail.

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