Driver Arrested after Crashing into Duplex

Posted on January 29th, 2013 No Comments

A 27-year-old driver was arrested for suspected drunk driving by the San Diego police after his car crashed into a duplex on Pacific Beach earlier this month.

According to the driver, Jonathan Cowden, the accident occurred as he was trying to access his lighter. His Mercedes Benz CLK then crashed into a house near Thomas Avenue and Noyes Street at around 7 pm. No injuries were reported after the crash. Cowden was arrested and taken to jail after a reportedly poor performance on a sobriety test.

The duplex involved in the accident has sustained major damage, and residents aren’t able to stay there because of the serious structural concerns.

If you are facing DUI charges, you need an experienced lawyer on your side to make sure your rights and freedoms are defended throughout your case. For the help you need, contact the experienced DUI lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP today by calling  760-722-7646.

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DUI charge issued to NFL defensive tackle

Posted on May 30th, 2012 No Comments

Alabama State Troopers have issued a driving under the influence charge to Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley.

Fairley, a first round draft pick in 2011, was pulled over in Mobile after he was driving 100 miles per hour at 1 a.m. Sunday morning. He was charged with a DUI, open container violation, reckless endangerment, and not having vehicle insurance.

Fairley was processed, booked, and then released by 9 a.m. the same day of his DUI arrest. The NFL player is also facing other charges stemming from an April arrest. Those charges are in regards to drug possession.

Driving under the influence can carry serious consequences. If you are in need of representation, please contact the DUI defense lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, by calling 760-722-7646 today.

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LAPD arrest beauty pageant winner, Tori Vance, on DUI charges

Posted on May 15th, 2012 No Comments

Tori Vance was 16 years old when she was crowned the 2010 Miss Arizona Teen USA winner. Two years later, at the age of 18, Vance is in the spotlight for a different reason: driving under the influence.

Vance was driving in Los Angeles on Cinco de Mayo when she failed to make a U-turn in the correct area. A Los Angeles police officer pulled over the young beauty queen and asked her to participate in a field sobriety test. She went through the common functions of a field sobriety test and allegedly failed.

She was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. Vance has yet to make a public statement about her arrest, but according to sources, she still has plans to take part in the Miss California 2013 pageant.

If you believe the field sobriety test that was performed in your DUI case was not legitimate, please contact the DUI defense lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, by calling 760-722-7646 today.

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Matthew Fox arrested for suspicion of DUI in Oregon

Posted on May 8th, 2012 No Comments

Matthew Fox was arrested in Bend, Oregon, last Friday after he was suspected of driving under the influence.

The 45-year-old actor, who had a recurring role in the television series Lost was driving erratically around 3:30 a.m. on Friday, allegedly en route to a fast food restaurant in the area. He was pulled over by an Oregon police officer and taken into custody.

Fox had a passenger in his car who was not charged in the incident. Fox was booked and released on Friday. He is scheduled to appear in court for his charges on June 17.

Please contact the Oceanside DUI lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, by calling 760-722-7646 if you or someone you know has been charged with a DUI.

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San Diego man charged with felony DUI

Posted on April 10th, 2012 No Comments

A 48-year-old San Diego man has been charged with felony DUI after he struck an elderly pedestrian with his vehicle.

The accident took place on Monday night as the man was trying to back into a parking spot with his Corvette. As he was turning into the spot, he did not see a 72-year-old woman in the area and accidentally pressed on his gas pedal instead of his break, thus running into her.

The woman suffered a broken leg as a result. When police arrived on the scene, they were able to determine that the man had consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel. The parking spot was located underground at an apartment complex in North Park. After the man was arrested he was taken to county jail, and booked.

If you have been charged with driving under the influence, please contact the Oceanside DUI lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP by calling 760-722-7646 today.

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Actress Amanda Bynes charged with DUI

Posted on April 6th, 2012 No Comments

Early Friday morning in West  Hollywood, actress Amanda Bynes was arrested for driving under the influence.

The 26-year-old was driving around 3 a.m. when she tried to pass a police patrol vehicle. She did not clear the vehicle, and struck the side of the car. When police approached her car, they had reason to believe that she was operating her vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Amanda was arrested and taken into custody. She was charged with a DUI, and her bail was set at $5,000. She is still behind bars at this time.

Please contact the Oceanside DUI lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP by calling 760-722-7646 if you or someone you know has been arrested for driving under the influence.

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Study shows that interlock devices deter repeat DUI offenders

Posted on March 8th, 2012 No Comments

A study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that people were less likely to be arrested for an additional DUI if they had an interlock device installed in their car after their first offense.

The study focused on drivers in Washington. The rate of second-time offenders fell by 12 percent when the state required the interlock system to be present in every person’s car convicted of a DUI. The interlock device was only required in the state for repeat drunk drivers before the law was changed.

The results of the study reveal that it is beneficial in the state of Washington to have the interlock systems installed in people’s cars. There are 15 states that participate in these laws regarding interlock device systems for first-time offenders. Lawmakers believe that it is better to have harsher penalties for these individuals so as to avoid fatal accidents.

If you have been accused of driving under the influence, please contact the Oceanside DUI lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP by calling 760-722-7646 today.

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Vista man arrested for DUI after injuring Oceanside woman

Posted on February 7th, 2012 No Comments

On Sunday afternoon, an Oceanside was severely injured in a DUI accident on Buena Creek Road.

According to the California Highway Patrol, Teodocio Valdovinos, 53, of Vista, was speeding in his Chevrolet Tahoe on Buena Creek Road when he attempted to pass a motor home by crossing into oncoming traffic clipping a motorcyclist and colliding with a 44 year old woman from Oceanside. The woman was driving a 2007 Toyota Sienna.

Valdovinos was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and later taken to Vista jail. The woman was taken to a hospital to be treated for her injuries.

If you have been charged with driving under the influence, contact Oceanside DUI lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP by calling 760-722-7646.

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46th Super Bowl this Sunday

Posted on January 30th, 2012 No Comments

Oceanside DUI accident lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP are pleased to announced the 2012 Super Bowl this Sunday in Indianapolis.

The New England Patriots play head to head with the New York Giants on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.  The Giants defeated the Patriots four years ago in the 2008 Super Bowl, and Patriot fans anticipate this Sunday’s game to redeem themselves from that game.  Patriots’ head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady bring the Patriots to their fifth Super Bowl in 11 seasons.

Giants’ quarterback Eli Manning has led his team through a 12-7 season with the most exciting wins coming recently when they defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship.

Kickoff starts at 6:30pm EST on NBC this Sunday Feb 5.  For more information, visit the Super Bowl website.

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San Diego man arrested three times in five days for DUI

Posted on January 23rd, 2012 No Comments

David Lakarnafeaux, 44, of San Diego, was arrested three times over a five day period for driving under the influence.

According to authorities, Lakarnafeaux was arrested at 6:30 a.m. Sunday on Seacoast Drive in Imperial Beach for driving under the influence.  Police quickly discovered that Lakarnafeaux was arrested for the same charge twice the week before.  He was arrested for driving under the influence in San Diego on Tuesday, and again on Thursday by the California Highway Patrol.

Lakarnafeaux was sent to San Diego Central Jail and is scheduled for arraignment on Wednesday at El Cajon courthouse.

If you have been charged with driving under the influence, contact Oceanside DUI lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP by calling 760-722-7646.

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