Murrieta DUI Driver Arrested After High-Speed Chase
Murrieta police arrested a motorist on suspicion of drunk driving after a high-speed chase early morning on October 24, 2008. Steve Scott, 26, has been charged with evading arrest, hit-and-run traffic collision, driving under the influence and driving without a license, according to an article in the North County Times.
Police officials reportedly tried to pull over Scott for a traffic infraction. During the pursuit that lasted about 12 minutes, Scott reportedly crashed his sedan into a police cruiser’s front bumper causing minor damage. He also weaved in an out of traffic, sometimes driving in opposing traffic lanes and blew through several stop signs and traffic signals. Scott was finally arrested at the driveway of his Murrieta home, where the pursuit ended.
In the State of California, driving without a license, driving under the influence of alcohol and hit-and-run are extremely serious offenses. In this case, the motorist apparently did not have a valid license. But if you do have a valid license and are accused of these crimes, it will result in a suspension or sometimes, even a revocation, of your driver’s license.
A DUI when combined with all these other offenses that Scott has been charged with, can have a devastating effect on his life. If you have been charged with DUI, hit-and-run or vehicular manslaughter in Riverside County, please call an experienced and knowledgeable Riverside DUI defense lawyer for a free consultation and evaluation of your case. Riverside criminal defense attorney Stephen R. Brodsky, a DUI Lawyer of San Diego and Riverside County has successfully defended numerous clients in DUI cases. He can and will help you too. Call us today.
