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Women Indicted on Distracted Driving Charges after Fatal Collision

Posted on February 6, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

Officials suspect a distracted driver may be the cause of an Orange County fatal car accident last April, according to 10News.com in San Diego. Police believe that Jorene Nicolas, 29, was texting on her phone just before the accident. She denies the allegations. Deanna Mauer of Orange County died in the collision. “I have no priors. I have a clean driving record and I have no criminal history,” says Nicolas. “I don’t drink and drive (and) I was not texting as all those allegations have been trying to say I was.” Police arrested Nicolas at her home on January 27th. According to California Highway Patrol reports, Nicolas claimed her phone was in her cup holder at the time of the crash. “It was a tragic accident and we are constantly praying for her family and her soul—and will continue to pray for her family,” says Nicolas. Her words did little…
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Two Women Face Manslaughter Charges Following Fatal Dog Attack

Posted on February 3, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

In January, a mother and daughter were charged with involuntary manslaughter after a fatal dog attack six months ago, according to 10 News in San Diego. Alba Cornelio, 39, and her 20-year-old daughter, Carla own two female pit bulls who escaped their backyard and attacked and killed their 75-year-old neighbor. Both women plead not guilty. If convicted they face up to 4 years and 8 months in prison. They face additional charges for failing to protect the public from a dangerous animal. The victim died three weeks after the attack, which is when the prosecution increased the charges to manslaughter. The dogs also escaped previously in 2010, attacking a puppy and its owner. In the current case, the prosecution argues that the defendants did not take all precautions to secure the dangerous canines. The women’s attorney, Donovan Dunnion, claims that the dogs were “running away from a swarm of bees”…
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San Diego Law Enforcement to Crack Down on DUIs Super Bowl Sunday

Posted on February 1, 2012 by bonnicilawgroup

San Diego Police Sheriff Bill Gore is determined to crack down on drinking and driving on Super Bowl Sunday this year, according to CBS 10 News in San Diego. There is always a spike in drinking and driving on America’s biggest unofficial holiday. “We’re reminding everyone that real Super Bowl fans font let (other) fans drive drunk,” said Gore. “If your Super Bowl plans include alcohol, make sure you have a designated sober driver. We are asking all party hosts and bar owners to take extra-good care of designated sober drivers this year.” The local warning, issued in conjunction with the National Football League’s “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk” campaign, hopefully will cut down on the number of drunk drivers this year; but if history teaches us anything, plenty of motorists will get behind the wheel after drinking. Keep this in mind if you are on the roads on…
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