Woman Sentenced To 10 Years in DUI Crash That Killed a Deputy
A woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday for a DUI crash that killed her passenger, an off-duty deputy.
Jessica Marie Cuevas, 31, was driving under the influence when she slammed into a tree on May 5, 2008, killing Jason Clay Peters, 36, of Fallbrook. Peters was a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy for the Lake Elsinore station.
Cuevas who was a bartender at the Bikini Beach Club at the time, pleaded guilty to charges of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. Prosecutors say she should have known about the dangers of DUI, drinking and driving because of her career.
According to Cuevas’s defense attorney Peters was fondling her while she was driving, which made her lose control of her Honda and crash.
Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County
In California, it is unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle while under the influence of any kind of alcoholic beverage or drug.
If you have 0.08 percent or more, by weight, blood alcohol concentration, you will be charged with DUI or driving while intoxicated if arrested. You may face a fine and jail time if convicted.
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California DMV guidelines about DUI
If you have been arrested and charged with a DUI in San Diego County, then trust your case to an experienced San Diego DUI Attorney. San Diego Lawyer Victor A. Orsatti at the San Diego Law Center will explain all of your legal options during a free consultation.
