Category Archives: Court Proceedings

Possible Evidence of Racial Discrimination Prompts Court to Reconsider DUI Convictions

T'Airra GreenFebruary 6, 2021

Dontrell Collins, a Black man, was sentenced to over three decades to life in prison for a fatal DUI-related crash that claimed the life of two women. On August 29, 2014, Collins drove a green Ford Crown Victoria at over … Continue reading →

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Criminal DUI Case Against Teen Driver Dropped Following New Evidence

T'Airra GreenDecember 6, 2020

Eighteen-year-old Jaques Clarke pleaded not guilty to DUI and vehicular manslaughter charges in a crash that killed a woman in December 2019. Now, almost a year later, the charges have actually been dropped. According to the Monterey County District Attorney’s … Continue reading →

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What Happens if a Non-U.S. Citizen Gets a DUI Charge?

T'Airra GreenOctober 17, 2020

In the United States, driving while under the influence is an offense that comes with serious consequences. It can potentially lead to bodily harm, jail time, monetary fees, and a variety of issues. The situation therefore becomes more overwhelming when … Continue reading →

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Repeat DUI Offender Sentenced to Life for Deadly DUI Crash

T'Airra GreenOctober 10, 2020

Twenty-eight-year-old Jesus Suazo’s history of drunk driving has caught up with him for good and led him to a life sentence in jail. He was sentenced to 19-years-to-life in prison for killing a woman in a tragic DUI accident in … Continue reading →

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21-Year-Old Man Faces 12 Years in Prison for Fatal DUI Crash

T'Airra GreenOctober 2, 2020

Last November, a drunk driver identified as Pablo Roman Trujillo Carrasco was charged after killing two teenage brothers in a car accident in California. According to investigative reports, the DUI incident occurred early in the morning on November 17, 2019. … Continue reading →

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