Results tagged “DWI accident” from DUI Lawyers & Attorneys News

A New Jersey man caused a car accident on February 15, 2010 when he struck a parked car and overturned his own. Both cars were towed due to extensive damage and the man was arrested with a charge of drunk driving and operating a vehicle under the influence. It is reported by the local police that the man blew a .19 on the breathalyzer, double the legal limit. He suffered minor injuries, but was treated and now has been summoned to court for also having no insurance.

Drunk driving accidents can have serious consequences on someone's life. If you are charged with drunk driving, you may be facing jail time, heavy fines, community service time, alcohol education classes and much more depending on the case. You do have options when you are charged with a drunk driving accident, and you do have defenses that may pertain to your case.

You should work with a DUI defense attorney who can guide you through the process of resolving your drunk driving accident case. A defense lawyer will know what to expect with your case and how to properly handle it. Furthermore, an attorney will work with the courts and prosecutors to settle this matter in the best way possible. Please contact a DUI defense lawyer today to begin discussing your case and moving forward with your life. 

Recently, police arrested former NBA player, Jason Williams for driving while impaired (DWI) in New York.  This is not the first time Williams has had a run-in with law enforcement.

According to reports, police were called to the scene of a single-vehicle collision during early morning hours.  When they arrived at the scene of the accident, they saw that Williams was injured and behind the wheel of a Black Mercedes SUV.

At this time, police are saying that alcohol consumption played a role in the DWI accident.  They say that Williams was so impaired by alcohol that he drove his SUV into a tree at an incredibly high speed, which led to him sustaining injuries.

Witnesses who watched the accident say that Williams jumped into the passenger seat of his vehicle before police arrived.  Once officers arrived, they arrested Williams for DWI and transported him to a nearby hospital to receive treatment for his injuries.

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A Marine staff sergeant has been accused of killing two brothers after he plowed through them with his car while they were crossing the street.

James Farr has since been charged with two counts of vehicular manslaughter and one count of driving while intoxicated. However, prosecutors indicated that the charges could be upgraded depending on the outcome of an ongoing investigation.

According to authorities, Farr had a blood alcohol concentration of .21 percent, which is more than twice the legal limit. 

Farr's attorney claims the accident was unavoidable, stating that the victims darted into the street from out of nowhere.

The victims are Thomas Occhiogrosso, 27, and Joseph Occhiogrosso, 28.  Thomas was an active member of the U.S. Navy reserves, while Joseph worked as a plumber.

Farr, who pled not guilty to the charges, is currently being held without bail in a Long Island, New York jail. If convicted of the charges, Farr could face incarceration, large fines, driver's license suspension or revocation, and more.  In addition, Farr may also be ordered to pay punitive damages to the victims' family.

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A New York man has been arrested and charged with DWI and vehicular manslaughter after his motorcycle ran off the road, striking and killing a man on a bike path.

According to police, James R. Ryan was driving his Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on the Wantagh Parkway when he lost control of the motorcycle and drove off the parkway.  The 19-year-old victim was changing a flat tire on the bike path when Ryan hit him.

The victim, whose name has not been released, died of the injuries at Nassau University Medical Center.  Ryan suffered multiple injuries and remains in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit.

An initial investigation suggests alcohol was involved, and may be a potential cause of the accident, said police.

Ryan is facing charges of DWI, vehicular manslaughter, reckless manslaughter, reckless driving, and reckless endangerment.  If convicted, he could face imprisonment, fines, probation, parole, community service, license suspension, and restitution to the victim's family.

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