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New Bill Increases Fines for Distracted Drivers

Posted on May 2, 2011 by bonnicilawgroup

On April 25, the California State Senate approved a bill to increase the fines for texting while driving, according to Don Thompson of the Associated Press. California put a ban on texting while driving and the use of other mobile devices nearly three years ago. The base fee will increase from $20 to $50 for a first-time offense, but after associated fees a violator will end up paying approximately $328. A second violation would earn someone a point on his or her license, as well as a $528 fine. Senator Joe Simitian from Palo Alto said that his original bill three years ago deterred 60 to 70 percent of people from texting while driving, although there may be no definitive way to tell if it is actually a deterrent. CHP Spokeswoman Fran Clader said drivers don’t always admit to texting while driving when asked in surveys. “The goal here is simply to…
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Murrieta Police Forced to Shoot “Vicious” Dog

Posted on April 25, 2011 by bonnicilawgroup

Police in Murrieta earlier this month had to shoot a dog they believed to be a vicious pit bull mix as they were responding to a call from a woman walking her own dog, according to the MurrietaPatch.com. A woman became fearful that another aggressive dog might incite a dog attack as she walked her female boxer in a neighborhood, so she called police. Police responded to the call near the Whitewood Road and Alta Murrieta Road intersection.  They discovered the aggressive dog, owned by 25-year-old Justin Armstrong’s girlfriend.  Police had to shoot the dog to prevent a possible dog bite injury. The official breed of the dog was determined to be a Dogo Argentino and not a pit bull, as officers first believed. After receiving the shot to the head, the dog was able to return to its owner’s house on the 39600 block of Wildflower Road. Police arrested…
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One Killed In Motorcycle Accident

Posted on April 18, 2011 by bonnicilawgroup

A motorcycle accident involving two motorcyclists on Interstate 10 left one dead on April 12, according to the Los Angeles Times. 23-year-old Kevin Butcher was riding eastbound on Interstate 10 just west of the 405 Freeway when his bike collided with another motorcycle, throwing both riders from their bikes. Authorities have not released the identity of the other biker involved in the collision, but California Highway Patrol Officer Monica Pasada indicated to reporters that he is 29 years old and is from North Hollywood. According to witnesses, the other biker and Butcher, on his Ducati, were weaving in and out of traffic at approximately 90 miles per hour.  The other biker slowed down for traffic behind an Acura, and that is when Butcher collided into him. “The Honda that got ran into went down on the ground and went down underneath the Acura,” said California Highway Patrol Officer Travis Ruiz. “The…
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