In California, it is a misdemeanor to be driving under the influence, and not a felony, until after the fourth conviction and / or an accident occurs where someone is injured to any degree.

A Fresno Police Officer received his first DUI in 1999, his second nine-months later in 2000, a third in 2003 and a fourth in 2007.  Fellow DUI Officers, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving, would like to see a first DUI offense to carry harsher sentences than a misdemeanor as people have been seriously injured and even killed as a result of people drinking.  This occurs for those drunk drivers who are nowhere near the California legal indicator of .08 BAC or B.A.C. who are still driving while intoxicated.

After receiving an anonymous tip as to this Fresno Police Officer, fellow Fresno police officers attempted to pull him over, but the Fresno Police Officer fled and headed south on Maroa at an estimated 70-80 miles an hour where there was a failure-to-stop at stop-signs and red stop-lights.  The Fresno Police Officers eventually ended the high-speed pursuit as they didn't want anyone to be injured or hurt.  The Fresno Police Officer was eventually located through GPS of his cell phone.

If you ever observe someone who you believe to be drinking, call 621-4DUI to report these individuals.

Further, if you or a loved one has been involved in an accident as a result of the negligent drinking and driving of another person in Fresno, contact one of our Fresno Personal Injury Lawyers immediately for a free confidential initial consultation.