People v. Givan

Opinion

KANE, J.

INTRODUCTION

On January 22, 2012, defendant DeMarcus Monte Givan was driving in excess of the speed limit when he ran a red light and struck a vehicle driven by Tommy Fulce and his wife, Laura Fulce. Laura Fulce died as a result of the accident and Tommy Fulce sustained major injuries. Defendant’s passenger, Eric Bender, also sustained injuries. Approximately one hour after the accident, defendant had a blood-alcohol level of 0.17 percent.

On July 25, 2012, the Kern County District Attorney filed an information charging defendant with gross vehicular manslaughter while…