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How Can I Celebrate Safely on the Fourth of July?

Posted on July 2, 2014 by bonnicilawgroup

As the nation prepares to celebrate Fourth of July, San Diego residents and tourists alike are trying to find ways to make the most of their holiday. The city will have no shortage of beachgoers, grillers and sightseers, but many will take advantage of the city’s nightlife and bar culture as well. Last year, police operating DUI checkpoints across San Diego County arrested more than 100 people during Fourth of July weekend, and detained many more for “further evaluation of their sobriety.” Several of them had their vehicles impounded and faced steep fines and possible jail time for driving impaired. Responsible motorists would like to know: If I want to celebrate on the Fourth of July, how do I avoid a DUI? Your best option is to plan ahead. Know where you want to go and what options you have for getting back home without a car. Many restaurants and…
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Who Is Liable If Two Drivers Are Street Racing?

Posted on June 25, 2014 by bonnicilawgroup

Racing cars on a public street is always irresponsible, but some drivers are even more reckless by racing in full daylight on busy or otherwise occupied streets. This decision creates an incredibly dangerous environment that could end in a serious or fatal accident, along with long-term legal woes for all involved. What Does “Implied Malice” Mean For My Case? In any scenario where a driver intentionally engages in illegal or dangerous activity, he assumes responsibility for the consequences. This idea is called “implied malice,” and it applies to everyone in the race, not just the ones involved in the collision. Racers are already breaking several laws: speeding, reckless driving, engaging in a speed challenge and other offenses. If their criminal activities lead to a fatal accident, the charges they face afterward will reflect that. When the dust settles and the smoke clears, street racers could find themselves charged with anything…
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Why Are Hit-and-Run Fatalities Increasing in San Diego?

Posted on June 18, 2014 by bonnicilawgroup

Based on information provided by the California Highway Patrol, San Diego has reported more than 17,000 hit-and-run collisions countywide between 2008 and 2012. Of the 7,000 drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists who were injured in those cases, 57 died from their injuries. So far in 2014, there have been 11 fatalities caused by hit-and-run drivers in San Diego County. That number may seem low, but consider the fact that it is only June, and the number is already higher than the average for the last five years. The sudden spike in hit-and-run fatalities has been called an “epidemic” by some news outlets, and authorities are anxious to discover what is behind the increase. Why Do Drivers Flee the Scene? The San Diego Police Department does not track hit-and-run cases once they reach the courts, so they cannot provide information about what leads drivers to flee the scene of an accident. Based…
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