Man Hits Officer While Under the Influence of Marijuana

Not only did one man try to dodge a police checkpoint, but he actually hit a policeman in the process of doing so. The motorist has since been detained on multiple charges including hitting an officer and being under the influence of marijuana. According to the police report, O.T., 59, was driving when he saw the police checkpoint on a Riverside County highway. He attempted to make a U-turn but instead struck a police officer riding a motorcycle. However, the officer was uninjured and was able to pursue the driver of the pickup truck. He was eventually stopped in a nearby parking lot and detained on multiple charges including DUI arrest.

Do you have a pending DUI arrest on your record? If so, you should consider seeking legal counsel as you remain innocent of your charges until you plead or are proven guilty. Depending on current state laws, you may be able to fight your DUI charges and win with the help of a DUI attorney so do not wait to get legal help.