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Drunk Driver Pleads not Guilty in Teen Deaths

20-year-old Reyes Miranda pleaded not guilty in the death of a teen aged passenger who died in a Nov 8th car accident after the Mustang he was driving went off road.  Police allege that the Miranda was driving under the influence when he went off East Vista Road near Mason, crashed through a bus shelter and rolled over.  Miranda was charged with vehicular manslaughter of 17-year-old Gerardo Chacon who was thrown from the car upon impact and killed.  The suspect registered a blood alcohol content of .08 percent and could get up to six years in prison.

Even if Miranda receives the six year sentence, it won’t bring the victim back, but justice can help families receive a small measure of closure.  Surviving loved ones members can also pursue the matter in civil court via a wrongful death lawsuit. This allows loved ones to receive financial reparation for the irreplaceable loss and provides another avenue of punishment.

If a drunk driver has stolen the life and future of a valued loved one, you can hold the guilty party accountable by filing a wrongful death lawsuit.  The legal team at Slaughter and Slaughter is experienced with such litigation and can assist you in receiving the justice you deserve.  Contact our law offices today to learn what you can do when a drunk driver’s careless actions results in the loss of believed family member.

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Speeding and Drunk Teen Driver Kills U.S Soldier

A 15-year-old whose name is not being released due to his age,  was believed to be behind the wheel of a Lexus LS400 sedan  that was speeding at 100 mph hour prior to crash that killed  the vehicle’s passenger.  The accident occurred around 1:50 a.m. and fatally wounded a 25-year-old U.S. soldier who was riding in the car.  According to witnesses, the fifteen-year-old and the soldier, both reportedly drunk, left the party to pickup more alcohol from a local store.  The 25-year-old serviceman was identified as Nicholas Clayton, an Army man who was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington.  Thrown from the rolled Lexus, he was pronounced dead on the scene after his body was found near the intersection of Camino del Avignon and Niguel road.  The fifteen-year-old was taken to Mission Hospital.

The sedan was registered in the boys parent’s name but authorities don’t know if they knew the teen  was driving the vehicle. The boy is  expected to be booked today on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter.

After such a mindless tragedy many people will want answers–especially the family members of the slain Soldier.  If the fifteen-year-old’s parents allowed him to drink and drive, they could be held accountable for the young military man’s death.

If you and your family have suffered a similar loss, you do have legal recourse.  Contact the law offices of Slaughter and Slaughter right away for a free legal consultation. Our experienced wrongful death attorneys can help you determine the best course of action after your grievous loss.  Hold the guilty accountable for their actions by pursuing wrongful death litigation today and get the resolution you and  your loved one deserve.

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Hit-and-Run Driver Pleads Guilty to Fleeing the Scene

A Costa Mesa man with a previous DUI conviction pleased guilty to driving under the influence as well as hit and run.   32-year-old James Arlen Peterson hit a 48-year-old woman who was standing next to her parked car, striking her in her left hip.  Peterson had been driving a Chevrolet Monte Carlo drove down Balboa Boulevard where he subsequently turned on to 30th Street and hit the woman around 5 P.M.  He fled the scene but  had to be rescued by a lifeguard boat when he failed to make a three-point turn and mistakenly backed his automobile into the nearby ocean water.

He was sentenced Monday for the crime receiving 163 days in jail, three years probation and alcohol related education.  His license has also been revoked until his probation ends.

The woman he hit can also pursue justice in the form of a civil lawsuit.  By filing a personal injury claim against Peterson, she can receive monetary damages that will help her pay for medical expenses related to her hip injury.  If a drunk driver has left you physically and emotionally damaged, contact our personal injury legal team for  a free consultation.  Not only can you receive financial reparation for your injuries, you can ensure that the offender pays a heavy penalty for their reckless behavior.

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Drunk Driver Kills Woman on 605 Freeway

A suspected drunk driver struck and killed a 26-year-old Fontana woman on a local highway.  The deceased woman’s car had stalled in Whittier near Waddell Street on the 605 Freeway after she accidentally struck a guard rail on the right shoulder.  The stall occurred at 2:25 a.m. prompting the woman to switch places with a passenger in the back seat when the car was struck from behind by a 1991 Toyota Previa.

The woman, whose name has not been released, was taken to Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in Whittier where she died.  The other two passengers suffered mild to moderate injuries and were taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood.  The driver of the Previa, 20-year-old Criselda Valderrama of Baldwin Park, said she did not notice the stalled car.  She was also taken to a local area hospital and subsequently arrested on suspicion of manslaughter while intoxicated.

More tragic than the youth of the women involved is the fact that the suspect who hit the stalled car was driving while drunk. This could mean that the accident was avoidable and especially senseless.  If she was indeed driving drunk, the deceased woman’s family could sue the offender for financial restitution.  If a drunk driver is behind your loved one’s death, you can file a wrongful death lawsuit.  Contact our legal team for a free case assessment and fight for your rights as well as your dearly departed memory.

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Suspected DUI Driver is Stopped with Police Taser

In Fullerton, a man who was suspected of driving under the influence was tased by police when he attempted to flee the scene upon being questioned about possible drug use. The incident occurred Wednesday night at the intersection of Highland and Orangethorpe Avenue at around 7:50 p.m..  39-year-old Robert Castro, the suspect in question, had tossed a meth pipe out of the passenger side window after he was stopped on the 300 block of west Orangethorpe Avenue.

After agreeing to answer questions, the man took off on foot when police took his driver’s license.  Police followed suit and tased him.  Castro was taken to St. Jude Medical center, but was later released.  The man was arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence and resisting arrest.

The story is a two fold tragedy—one that the man was abusing drugs in the first place, and secondly, that he was driving while under the influence of an illegal narcotic.  Had Castro hit a pedestrian or another motorist and caused injuries or a fatality, he would have been held legally accountable.  Thankfully,  the cops were on their job and pulled him over before he had the chance to hurt anyone. Some victims are not so lucky.  If you have been injured or lost a loved one due to the fact that an individual was driving impaired, we can help.  Contact our law offices for a free legal consultation and see what you can do to receive justice after a DUI based accident.

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