Man Arrested On DUI Charge After Crashing Into Hillcrest Store
A person suspected of driving under the influence reportedly crashed his minivan into a Hillcrest restaurant after getting into an argument with his female passenger. According to San Diego police, the driver smashed into the storefront and stopped near the Rice Kind on West Washington Street, losing control of his van, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Police said the couple was fighting, but that the man had let the woman out right before the crash. The driver, who has not been identified, was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. The woman was transported to the hospital for evaluation, but it is not known whether she suffered any injuries.
Penalties for a DUI in San Diego can be very serious. The punishments may include losing your license, probation, jail or prison time, costly fines, mandatory court imposed alcohol programs as well as much higher auto insurance rates. DUIs also wreak havoc on defendants’ personal lives, jobs and harm future career prospects. There may be even higher penalties if certain violations occur. It's important that you call a DUI Lawyer in San Diego.
If you or someone you know has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in San Diego, please call the Law Office of Stephen Brodsky, a DUI Lawyer in San Diego for a free consultation to discuss your case and defend your DUI charge. Don’t assume you are guilty. Mr. Brodsky will give you an honest evaluation of your case, listen to your side of the story and give you the best course of action for your defense. Call us today.
