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In some situations, being convicted of assault with a deadly weapon may result in serious penalties. Most people are generally aware of the potential consequences associated with a conviction for assault with a deadly weapon. A person convicted of assault with a deadly weapon may be unfortunate enough to get a lifetime suspension of driving …
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In Orange County, California, Joel Miranda, has been indicted on gross vehicular manslaughter charges for killing a pedestrian while driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Miranda’s blood alcohol level was almost three times the legal limit, at 0.23%. Allegedly, Miranda fled the scene of the fatal crash. Miranda pleaded not guilty and his …
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The California Supreme court determined in People v. Traylor, that a defendant could be tried under a second complaint for negligent vehicular manslaughter when the first complaint, vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, had been dismissed. In California, even though the original charge had been dismissed, a second charge could be filed based on the exact …
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According to an latimes.com report, Andrew Thomas Gallo, 22, of San Gabriel was charged with three counts of murder, hit and run, and drunk driving in Orange County for his alleged role in the death of 3 individuals: a promising Angel’s pitcher, a Cal State Fullerton communications student and an aspiring sports agent. The charges …
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