Driver In Morongo Valley DUI Injury Accident Arrested
Carlos Rodriguez, 35, of Long Beach was arrested after officials say he caused a DUI accident in the Morongo Valley, which injured four people including two people on a motorcycle. According to a news report in the Hi Desert Star, Rodriguez was driving his 2001 Honda west on the Twenty-nine Palms Highway when he rear-ended a motorcycle injuring 24-year-old Marco Garcia and his passenger Erica Jacome, 20. Two of Rodriguez’s passengers were also injured in this Morongo Valley DUI accident.
Rodriguez was arrested on suspicion of felony drunk driving. In the State of California, driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is a misdemeanor under the California Vehicle Code. However, this could become a serious felony if there are injuries or fatalities involved in the DUI accident. In this case, had there been any fatalities, Rodriguez will be facing vehicular manslaughter charges, a far more serious offense that could result in a lengthy state prison sentence. Some DUI defendants also face murder charges depending on their prior criminal and DUI conviction record.
A drunk driving charge – whether it’s a misdemeanor or a felony – could have a devastating effect on your life. Within 10 days of your DUI arrest, you will need to set up an appointment for a hearing with the Department of Motor Vehicles. The outcome of this hearing could well determine if you will continue to hold your driver’s license. Losing your driving privilege can put your employment in jeopardy.
Please do not let this happen to you. If you or someone you know has been accused of driving under the influence in Riverside County, please call Riverside DUI defense lawyer Stephen R. Brodsky for a free consultation and case evaluation. We will fight your DUI and represent you at the DMV hearing so that you can continue to drive, work and earn a living. You can continue to live your life while we build your winning DUI defense.
