Driving under the influence in Long Beach (or anywhere else in Southern California) is a serious criminal act — one that can lead to horrific tragedies. Sadly, a 48-year-old man, Eddie Lumpkin, stands implicated in a recent and frighteningly brutal DUI homicide — this case out of Chicago. On Tuesday,…
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Double Trouble: Twin felony Los Angeles DUI charges handed out after two DUI drivers crash into each other
On January 23rd, two individuals both driving under the influence of alcohol in Burbank collided into one another, causing minor injuries and damage. According to investigating officer, James Laforce, here is what happened: A car traveling eastbound on Sherman Way attempted a U-turn, when an oncoming truck plowed into it,…
Hit and Run Southern California DUI Accident Embroils Manhattan Beach Police Department in Scandal
A Southern California DUI crash has rocked the Manhattan Beach Police Department. Here is the story, as reported in The Daily Breeze: #1) On January 31, a car collided with two other vehicles at the intersection of Sepulveda Blvd. and Manhattan Beach Blvd. #2) The driver fled the scene and…
Southern California DUI Statistics for Super Bowl Sunday 2010
Super Bowl Sunday is a dangerous day for Southern California DUI incidents. Statistically, only New Year’s Eve sees more Los Angeles DUIs. We’re going to take a look at Southland DUI statistics for Super Bowl Sunday. • According to the Orange County Register, in 2009, 11 people died in DUI…
Sentencing Issued in Southern California DUI Manslaughter Case
Last Friday, Corporal Elijah Fergusson (22) was sentenced for Southern California DUI manslaughter for a February 22nd, 2008 car accident that resulted in the death of an area doctor, Dr. Michael Sein. On the night of the accident, Fergusson, a young marine who had just returned from a tour of…
Hollywood DUI Charge Dropped for Stephanie Pratt (Star of The Hills)
People Magazine has reported that charges of driving under the influence in Hollywood against 23-year-old actress Stephanie Pratt were dropped on Thursday, January 7. The Hills‘ star reportedly plea-bargained her misdemeanor DUI down to a charge of “exhibition of speed” and received a relatively light sentence that included: 12 weeks…
Southern California DUI Enforcement Challenges over the Holidays
As the holiday season heats up in Southern California, and as the CHP rolls out over 250 checkpoints to tag drivers for Los Angeles DUI, Southland residents are craving information about how to minimize driving risks to themselves and to their families. Here are some factors that make driving in…
Nine More Most Talked about Celebrity and Southern California DUI Arrests in 2009 (Part II: July through December)
The last six months of 2009 saw a plethora of Southern California DUI arrests, and many of the entertainment industry’s most well known players fell victim. Let’s take a closer look at some of the headline grabbing celebrity DUI arrests in 2009. 9. Pamela Bach — as reported in our…
Terrifying Video of Los Angeles DUI Crash Percolates through Internet
KTLA news in Los Angeles has reported that two different people have been booked on separate charges of suspicion of Southern California DUI following a videotaped late-night crash on the 10 eastbound near the 110 freeway. According to CHP reports, the incidents occurred early Friday morning (2 AM) in rapid…
5 Ways to Avoid Having a Los Angeles DUI (or Other Driving-Related Problem) Disrupt Your 2009 Holiday Season
#1. To avoid accidentally driving under the influence in Southern California, plan ahead. Holidays can be times of frivolity and spontaneity, but they can also be peculiarly dangerous. One of the most time-tested driving tips is also the Boy Scout motto: be prepared. Very few people who get arrested for…