Compton DUI Hit-and-Run Suspect Arrested
A man who allegedly struck and killed a 16-year-old girl and severely injured another girl has been arrested for DUI hit-and-run. According to a Contra Costa Times report, the arrest stems from an accident that occurred in Compton, California in which two young women were allegedly struck by a Mercury Voyager driven by the suspect at 12:40 am. The driver immediately left the scene but was later apprehended by police. According to the police, the suspect appeared drunk and failed a field sobriety test.
If you are facing a hit-and-run charge accompanied by a DUI charge, it is essential that you retain a competent, experienced Los Angeles DUI attorney. Leaving the scene of an accident can be attributable to acute stress response (ASR), and is recognized as a natural survival mechanism. However, in California, leaving the scene of a car accident is a serious criminal offense with harsh potential penalties. It is important that a judge and/or jury understand the appropriate context surrounding a defendant’s flight from an accident scene.
Cases involving hit-and-run accidents while under the influence of alcohol typically consist of multiple offenses, especially where a fatality is involved. Therefore, it is essential for a person charged with these offenses to seek immediate legal representation from a quailed DUI defense lawyer. At the Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf, our attorneys are able to immediately evaluate the cause(s) of the accident, the reliability of the BAC testing and reported levels, probable cause for BAC testing and a host of other issues that may arise in a DUI case. Call (310) 277-1707 for a free consultation. Our attorneys have achieved quality results for our clients charged with DUI hit-and-run, and are available to speak with you today.
