Tag Archives: Watson Advisement
Long Beach DUI Murder Without Priors
A second degree murder charge for a California DUI resulting in a death is generally reserved for those who have suffered a prior DUI charge. Prosecutors are able to introduce both signed Watson advisements and the attendance of a DUI class to prove that the defendant acted with a “conscious disregard for human life,” otherwise known as implied malice. Continue reading
What is a Tahl Form?
Last week a client asked me what a Tahl form was after I explained the process of accepting a plea deal. I thought it might be a good idea to run through the basics of a Tahl form for a DUI. Continue reading
Former Humboldt Deputy Faces Watson Murder Charges
Michael Joseph Campbell, a former Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy is facing murder charges after crashing his motorcycle killing his passenger, Cara Banducci. Continue reading
Watson Advisement – Murder by DUI
Individuals with a prior DUI conviction may be charged with second degree murder if they drive drunk and cause a fatality due to the Watson Advisement, a document most California courts require to be signed by offenders as part of DUI sentencing. Continue reading
