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| June 18, 2010 |
| Woman Lands In Prison For Vehicular Manslaughter |
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A jury convicted Suzanne Amelia Carlson, 27, of second-degree murder. Carlson was sentenced 15 years to life in prison after she rear-ended a truck and killed a passenger; she was inebriated while driving on the 91 Freeway.
In court, witnesses testified that Carlson had been drinking at a restaurant for approximately two hours. Shortly after Carlson drove a man's sedan; he sat in the passenger seat of his car. As she entered the 91 Freeway, she rear ended the back of a FedEx truck, destroying the right side of the sedan. Carlson escaped through the sunroof, but her passenger remained stuck inside. An attempt was made to remove the passenger, but he was unable to overcome the internal injuries that he sustained.
Testing revealed that Carlson drove with a BAC (blood alcohol level) of 0.22, which is about three times that of the legal limit. Perhaps the most troubling prospect of all is Carlson's record: she had been convicted of three other DUIs in the past, forced to take alcohol-awareness courses.
When a death occurs due to drunk driving, reckless driving, speeding, gross negligence or a hit and run, you may be charged with the crime of vehicular manslaughter. It is a form of manslaughter that involves the use of an automobile.
If charged with vehicular manslaughter you will need a very strong defense. At the Hedding Law Firm we will use our 50 years of combined knowledge and experience to aggressively defend your vehicular manslaughter case. We are determined to succeed by obtaining a winning outcome for your criminal defense case. Contact an attorney at the Hedding Law Firm today to review the facts of your case, police report and obtain answers to any questions that you may have concerning the charges against you.
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| June 01, 2010 |
| A Not So Fun Hit & Run |
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Michael Goldman, a 74-year-old-man, was a arrested in a hit and run accident. Benjamin Zelman, a 22 year old parking valet was left in a coma.. On Wednesday May 19, at around 10:40 p.m Zelman was struck as he was crossing La Cienega Boulevard and Melrose Place.
Surveillance video showed the culprits yellow convertible Volkswagen Beetle as well as the mother of Benjamin, asking him to come forward. Someone later recognized the car and gave Police tips on where the culprit could possibly be found. Goldman's bail was set at $50,000 and is expected to be charged on Friday, May 28.
California law requires that if you are involved in any type of accident, you must stop and provide proper identification to law enforcement or the other people involved in the accident. Many people may become scared and run, sometimes due to the serious nature of the accident, their immigration status, lack of insurance, DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or a variety other reasons.
By hiring a professionalLos Angeles criminal defense attorney you give yourself the opportunity to receive only a minimal sentence, possibly avoiding jail time altogether. At the Hedding Law Firm our Los Angeles hit and run attorneys understand all areas of DMV and criminal law and we will look for every opportunity to maintain your freedom. Contact us today to speak with a knowledgeable Los Angeles hit and run lawyer at: 1-818-986-2092. |
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