This past weekend, after having a few alcoholic beverages, a gentleman decided to get behind the wheel of his car in Fresno, California.  This gentleman, unlike many other people couldn't claim that he didn't know the rules about drinking and driving, let alone the necessary amount one must consume to be arrested for a DUI.  Such a defense was not possible, as the person who was pulled over for drining was an off-duty Fresno Sheriff.

Specifically, the 27-year old Fresno Sheriff crashed his Porche into the rear of a pickup truck.  This automobile accident occurred near Herndon and Maple Avenues shortly after midnight on January 17, 2009.

As a result of this auto accident, there were no major or severe injuries suffered.  Witnesses at the scene of the car accident stated that the Fresno Sheriff fled the scene.  Shortly after this Fresno hit-and-run car accident, Fresno police located the Sheriff and administed a sobriety test.  The Fresno Sheriff failed this sobriety test, and was taken into custody on suspicion of drunk driving and hit and run charges.

If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident, where the other negligent party was drinking and may be legally drunk, then please call our Fresno Car Accident Attorneys immediately so we may begin seeking compensation for your personal injuries and injuries to your vehicle.

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.

On January 24, 2009, around 7:00 p.m., a hit-and-run accident claimed the life of 21-year-old Marcela Ramirez Vasquez at the intersection of Adams and Fruit, in Fresno, California.  This fatal car accident occurred when another driver failed to stop and ran through a stop sign hitting the victim's van. 

Specifically, Ms. Vasquez was a passenger traveling in a van with five other family members when the van was struck by Hector Manzo, which caused the van Ms. Vasquez was in to roll-over which ultimately took her life.

Initially, Hector Manzo fled from the Fresno fatal car accident scene, elevating potential charges to a hit-and-run.  Mr. Manzo was caught shortly thereafter by officials.  Mr. Manzo and his two passengers were all arrested.  Mr. Manzo was expected to be charged with manslaughter and Felony DUI charges.  The California Highway Patrol expected to book Mr. Manzo once he was treated for his head injuries at a local Fresno hospital.

If you or a loved one were injured in a hit-and-run fatal car accident where any injuries were suffered including ;, please contact one of our Fresno Car Accident Attorneys for a free confidential initial consultation to discuss the events of your particular case.

In Northern California, including Fresno County, free rides are being offered to those individuals who were drinking during the 2009 Steelers vs. Cardinals Super Bowl 2009.

During the 2008 Super Bowl, the California Highway Patrol reported that in California alone, twelve (12) people were killed in alcohol related motor vehicle accidents.  This number of fatalities is three times above California's State average.  In addition to these twelve motor vehicle fatalities, there were also one-hundred sixy-seven alcohol related motor vehicle accidents.  The California Highway Patrol also reported that four-hundred and 3 people were arrested for drunk driving.

For those individuals who were arrested for a first time DUI conviction in California, an individual may have to spend up to $12,000 in fines, penalties, restitution, legal fees, and added insurance expenses.

To help combat this, the American Automobile Association (AAA) offers a free ride home after the Super Bowl for both you and your vehicle.  The AAA is extending this offer to individuals who aren't AAA members, to reduce fatalities, injuries, and pain and suffering this Super Bowl weekend. 

This free ride service is offered from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Feb. 2 in Northern California, including Fresno County.  The people who may call for this ride can include drivers, potential passengers, party hosts, bartenders, and restaurant managers. 

Simply call 800-222-4357 (AAA-HELP) and tell the operator, "I need a Tipsy Tow," and a truck will offer a free one-way tow for the driver and vehicle to the driver's home, up to five miles.

If you or a loved one was injured by a drunk driver in a car accident, truck accident, motorycle accident in Fresno, please contact one of our Fresno Auto Accident Lawyers, Fresno Truck Accident Lawyers, and / or Fresno Motorycycle Accident Lawyers for a free confidential initial consultation.

On February 1, 2009, the Parlier Police Department set up D.U.I. checkpoints on Super Bowl Sunday. 

All of the checkpoint locations were advertised in the local Fresno paper, but the officers still made five (5) DUI arrests, most of the drivers were well above the legal limit.  Last year, there were only three (3) D.U.I. arrests.

Each of this years DUI arrests had a Blood-Alcohol-Content (B.A.C. or BAC) or .11 or higher.  To be legally drunk in Fresno, California - a driver need only have a .08 BAC.  The highest BAC that the Fresno police tested was a .21, which indicates that this driver was having a lot of hard alcohol and was having much of it.

Despite these five (5) arrests in Fresno, there were still many auto and motor-vehicle accidents in and around Fresno as a direct result of other drivers who were not stopped and arrested at these DUI checkpoints.

If you or a loved one was involved in a Fresno Auto Accident as a result of the negligent drinking of another driver, please contact one of our experienced Fresno Auto Accident Lawyers who can assist you in receiving compensation for your injuries.