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Palmdale Man Accused of DUI and Vehicular Manslaughter

By Neil Shouse, Esq.

Late last month, 24-year old Palmdale resident Michael Hemperly crashed his 2001 Porsche into a tree on Bouquet Canyon, a winding road in Santa Clarita, California. His 26-year old passenger, Rancho Cucamonga resident Marissa Hodges was killed as a result. Although the case is still under investigation, authorities announced that Hemperly was arrested for felony drunk driving, vehicular manslaughter, and possession of a controlled substance. Whether prosecutors charge Hemperly with Penal Code 191.5(a) California?s gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated law or Penal Code 191.5(b) ?vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated? will depend on what the investigation reveals. If the facts reveal that?in addition to driving under the influence?Hemperly committed an additional wrongful act with gross negligence, prosecutors will likely file the more serious charge Penal Code 191...continue to full post

Full post as published by DUI Blogger on August 09, 2010 (boomark / email).