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New California Legislation Toughens Laws Against DUI Offenders

By Neil Shouse, Esq.

Last week, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed off on a new legislation, which will toughen the law when it comes to DUI offenders. Named after Steve Ambriz, an Orange City Councilman who was struck and killed in a DUI crash, the new law required all drivers obtaining or renewing their license to sign a statement admitting that they understand it is dangerous to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and that they could be charged with murder if found responsible for the DUI crash. According to an article posted on MSNBC?s Web site , the governor announced the new law at a press conference in Santa Ana, which was attended by Ambriz?s widow and 4-year-old daughter and formalized the legislation during a special ceremony at the California Highway Patrol office as well...continue to full post

Full post as published by DUI Blogger on October 26, 2007 (boomark / email).