by Mark Coburn | Sep 30, 2015 | Henderson DUI, Las Vegas DUI Information, Uncategorized
A drunk driver, Jonathan Donner, 24, ran a red light and crashed into a minibus that immediately started on fire killing two people and injuring three more, police reported. Donner is being charged with two counts of DUI resulting in death, as well as three counts of DUI resulting in substantial bodily harm. The incident occurred on the corner of South Main Street and Charleston Boulevard after Donner sped his BMW through a red light. Witness, Juan Leon, told Las Vegas Sun reporters: “The explosion was so big. A few cars stopped to try to help them, but there was absolutely no way they could help. We couldn’t do anything but sit and watch, really. It was really sad.” Las Vegas Metro Sgt. Richard Strader told KSNV: “We’re going to make sure [Donner] doesn’t go home. He’s going to go to jail the minute he leaves the hospital because this is ridiculous.” Don’t let a DUI ruin your life. Hire an experienced DUI Attorney to protect your freedom. We offer a Free Consultation and will fight aggressively on your behalf. Call us today at (702) 382-2000. ...
by Mark Coburn | Jun 28, 2015 | Henderson DUI, Las Vegas Criminal Defense, Las Vegas DUI Information
As in previous years, Las Vegas Metro will likely be staging July 4th DUI Checkpoints throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Sometimes, these checkpoints are active on July 5th as well.
by Mark Coburn | Apr 21, 2015 | Henderson DUI, Las Vegas DUI Information
In our neighboring state of Arizona, a seven-year prison sentence was just imposed for an AZ resident who caused a fatal crash after driving under the influence of alcohol. The man convicted of manslaughter and DUI charges was Joseph Richard Baird of Golden Valley Arizona. He had been driving on a state highway when he turned in front of an oncoming motorcycle. The man riding the motorcycle was critically injured as a result of the collision, and he eventually died of his injuries at a Las Vegas hospital five days later. Are you facing intimidating DUI charges? Don’t let a DUI ruin your life. If you or someone close to you is facing DUI charges in Las Vegas, contact our Law Office today at 702 382-2000 for a Free Consultation. We can help, in most cases, have your charges reduced, keep you out of jail, and save you the time, stress, and embarrassment that often arrive when facing such charges....
by Mark Coburn | Apr 3, 2015 | Las Vegas DUI Information
This past Monday, a Las Vegas woman and her young granddaughter were tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident while they waited at a bus stop. The woman has been identified as Maria Garcia, age 58. Her granddaughter, Alyssa, was just six years old. Both died from injuries at University Medical Center. Police believe the man responsible for the fatal crash is 20 year old Leonardo Ruesga. Ruesga was detained and booked in Clark County Detention Center where he faces charges included two counts of DUIs as well as a charge for leaving the scene of a car crash. Police also reported that an 18 month old little girl was injured in the car crash. The car crash itself occurred near Maryland Parkway and Sahara around 2:30 p.m. when a 2005 Volvo driven by Ruesga drove onto the sidewalk. At first, according to witnesses, the Volvo hit a stroller carrying the 18 month old girl. Then Maria and Alyssa were hit. Police reported that Ruesga and his teenage daughter (who was a passenger in his car) were hiding at an apartment complex near the scene of the crime when they were discovered. Ruesga openly admitted to police that he had been drinking and doing illegal substances before he was booked in Country. Don’t let a DUI ruin your life. If you or someone close to you is facing intimidating DUI charges, contact our Law Office today at 702 382-2000 for a Free Consultation. We can help, in most cases, have your charges reduced, keep you out of jail, and save you the time, stress, and embarrassment that often arrive when...
by Mark Coburn | Jan 4, 2015 | Henderson DUI, Las Vegas DUI Information
At the close of 2014, a Las Vegas man was charged with a DUI after crashing into Jennifer Lopez’s Rolls Royce in Malibu, California. The singer/actress was at a stoplight on the Pacific Coast Highway with her two children and fellow actress Leah Remini, when the Las Vegas man hit her from behind with his pickup truck. Luckily, no one was injured. Los Angeles County prosecutors charged 53-year-old Robert John Reitz with misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving almost double the legal BAC limit. He faces six months in jail and expensive fines, if convicted. If you or someone you know has been charged with a DUI in Las Vegas, it is important to contact an experienced Law Office to begin helping you build a case in your defense. Unless you’re willing to accept maximum penalties, it is advisable to contact a Lawyer A.S.A.P. At the Law Office of Mark Coburn (Ticket Attorney), we offer a free consultation, so give us a call at (702) 382-2000...
by Mark Coburn | Nov 30, 2014 | Henderson DUI, Las Vegas DUI Information, Las Vegas Traffic News
This past Thanksgiving Holiday, seven drivers were arrested in Las Vegas for Driving Under the Influence. This was just the beginning of a Holiday-season crusade to cut back on drunk driving accidents in the Las Vegas Valley. Metro has long been devoted to curbing alcohol-related crashes, and since these crashes tend to spike around holidays such as Christmas, New Years, Halloween, and Thanksgiving, Metro will be setting up checkpoints accordingly, in order to prevent as many fatalities as possible. Checkpoints are typically set up from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. This past Thanksgiving, nearly 2,000 vehicles passed through one such checkpoint at D.I. near Valley View. A total of 28 drivers were stopped, and seven were arrested. 18 Traffic Citations were issued. The exact locations of upcoming DUI Checkpoints in Las Vegas is not announced to the public, but under all circumstances, it is in drivers’ best interest to drive sober, fully awake, and within the posted speed limits. According to AAA, designated driver services in Clark County can be found at www.bemydd.com and www.designateddriversinc.com. Prices vary. If you or someone you know has been charged with a DUI in Las Vegas, it is important to contact an experienced Law Office to begin helping you build a case in your defense. Unless you’re willing to accept maximum penalties, it is advisable to contact a Lawyer A.S.A.P. At the Law Office of Mark Coburn, we offer a free consultation, so give us a call at (702) 382-2000...
