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Fatal Las Vegas DUI Accident Will Lead to Guilty Plea by Defendant

25. May 2010

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It’s well known that drinking and then driving is never a good decision, and the only way to measure such conduct is by differing degrees of damage that’s done.  We posted last month about a tragic case where a man was killed after being slammed from behind by a drunk driver, killing him.  Now comes [...]

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Fatal Las Vegas DUI Accident Kills Fleeing Driver

20. May 2010

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We’ve posted here more than once that drinking and driving is never a good decision under any circumstances.  Unfortunately, too many people still make this ill-advised choice on a regular basis despite the obvious rise in danger for both anyone who happens to be in the area of that driver and for the driver him [...]

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Henderson DUI Accident Defendant Receives Prison Sentence

11. May 2010

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We posted last fall in regards to a tragic Las Vegas DUI accident in which a runner taking part in a popular race was hit and killed by a drunk driver from Henderson.  While there were several delays and several months between hearings and a final decision, a sentence was finally handed down yesterday to [...]

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Bail Set for Woman Accused in Fatal Las Vegas DUI Accident

15. April 2010

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Driving under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants is a serious crime in Nevada even if the person who is arrested for it does not cause an accident.  However, the penalties and potential liability for a defendant becomes much more severe if a DUI accident occurs and especially if a person is injured or [...]

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Driver in Fatal Henderson Crash Had BAC Far Above Limit

18. February 2010

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We relayed information yesterday regarding a tragic accident on the highway near Henderson that involved a young woman rear-ending the vehicle that contained two people.  It appeared to have been a violent collision and resulted in the deaths of both passengers of the vehicle that was hit.  Police immediately got started on their investigation and [...]

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Guilty Plea for DUI Driver in Death of Runner

13. January 2010

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We posted last month regarding the tragic story of a runner who was killed by a vehicle while he was participating in a long distance race. Even though the driver attempted to flee the scene, he was caught, arrested and charged with DUI resulting in death.  The story has continued to progress, and the [...]

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Four Children Injured When Truck Crashes into School Bus

8. January 2010

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Parents all over Las Vegas send their children to school via school bus every day, and perhaps few of them stop to consider just what level of trust they are placing not only in the school bus driver, but in the public at large.  Every now and then, we are reminded that everyone who encounters [...]

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DUI Arrests Increase in New Year

6. January 2010

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New Year’s Eve is a night that’s celebrated around the world, and few places are more celebratory and festive than Las Vegas.  People come from around the world to ring in the new year in a place that’s made for action, but unfortunately, many people make bad decisions while taking part in the festivities.  As [...]

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Police Officer Injured After Being Hit by Suspected Drunk Driver

17. December 2009

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Drinking and driving is all-too-prevalent in the Las Vegas area, and when this behavior occurs, anyone and everyone around such a driver is placed in a situation of danger, many times without any knowledge or warning.  Those who can be harmed unexpectedly even includes police officers, as a motorcycle patrolman was hit from the rear [...]

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Man Arrested for DUI After Crash Sends Two to Hospital

15. December 2009

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Las Vegas has always been known as a place where people like to have a good time.  When you combine that constant with the holiday season, it may create a festive atmosphere, but it also tends to lead to more risk for anyone who’s behind the wheel in the area at any given time.  Unfortunately, [...]

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