On Saturday night, a police officer attempted a traffic stop on a suspected impaired driver who failed to yield, leading officers on a pursuit, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department.
Clearly, the driver doesn’t follow the HBPD’s social media, because if he did, he’d know how this story ends.
The officers successfully boxed in the vehicle, and after a brief standoff, the driver was safely taken into custody.
This should serve as another reminder: don’t drink and drive.
Likely Criminal Charges (California)
- DUI (misdemeanor or felony depending on prior history and injuries)
- Failure to yield to police
- Evading a police officer (misdemeanor or felony)
- Reckless driving (possible additional charge)
Possible Penalties
- Jail time (from a few days up to several years if charged as felony evading)
- Fines (can reach several thousand dollars)
- Probation
- Mandatory DUI classes
- Driver’s license suspension or revocation
- Vehicle impound
- Criminal record (misdemeanor or felony)
Impact on Employment
- Jobs requiring driving may terminate employment
- Commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders face long disqualification periods
- Background checks will show DUI + evading, which can affect hiring
- Employers in education, healthcare, government, and security may view this as a liability
- Even non‑driving jobs may be affected depending on company policy
Impact on Insurance
- Insurance premiums increase dramatically (often 2–4×)
- Some insurers may cancel the policy
- SR‑22 filing required for several years
- High‑risk driver classification