DUI

Legislature Tries to Stop Underage Drinking by Passing AB2486

Posted by Samantha on August 2, 2010 at 7:49 am

In an effort to prevent fatal alcohol-related accidents involving minors, the state Legislature has recently passed a bill that will prohibit adults from giving alcohol to these people during social gatherings.
According to reports, adults who provide alcoholic drinks to young drivers will be responsible if these minors were injured or killed in an accident.
The Assembly [...]

NFL Star Shaun Rogers Hailed as Hero after Helping Apprehend DUI Driver in Ohio

Posted by Jane on July 23, 2010 at 2:51 am

This is refreshing news.
We are tired of hearing about celebrity actors and athletes being arrested for drunk driving so I am glad that there are people like Cleveland Browns linesman Shaun Rogers who acted exactly the opposite.
Rogers is being hailed as a hero by Middleburg Heights police after helping apprehend a drunk driver who was [...]

McDonald Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ to DUI

Posted by Cheska on July 22, 2010 at 4:18 am

The defensive lineman for San Francisco 49ers, Ray McDonald, has recently entered a ‘not guilty’ plea for the driving under the influence charge filed against him last month.
San Mateo County Assistant District Attorney Karen Guidotti says that a pretrial conference is set for September 28 and that a jury trial will begin on October 18 [...]

DUI Checkpoint Ends up In 10 Arrests

Posted by Samantha on July 5, 2010 at 5:47 am

Now that the independence weekend is over, it is time to sober up and act normally again.
As a continuation to Jane’s last entry, I am now writing about the weird things that happened last weekend.
While all people are celebrating our independence day, Lodi Police experienced facing weird things….from a driver whose alcohol blood content is [...]

DUI Checkpoints Set up Across California for Independence Day Weekend

Posted by Jane on July 2, 2010 at 3:05 am

Its Independence Day weekend and I am sure many of us have plans for celebration.
There will be fireworks and lots of booze!!!
Just remember guys DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!!!
And if possible car accidents are not enough as a deterrent for drunk driving; various California law enforcement agencies will also be conducting DUI checkpoints in various [...]

Ex-NFL Player Corey Dillon Faces DUI Charges

Posted by Samantha on June 21, 2010 at 5:38 am

Athletes are the first one who should avoid drinking because alcohol can cause their body to become weaker and prone to different kinds of diseases.
Former NFL running back Corey Dillon has been charged with two misdemeanor counts of DUI after he was arrested last April.
According to reports, a driving while having a blood-alcohol level of [...]

“American Pie” Actor Chris Klein Arrested for DUI in 101 Freeway

Posted by Jane on June 17, 2010 at 5:33 am

Remember Chris Klein, the good-looking guy from American Pie?
No, not the guy who stuck his “thing” into the apple pie; I am talking about the other guy.
If you still do not remember him, well, I don’t really blame you because it seems that it has been a while since we heard any news abut him.
But [...]

Drunken Lakers Fan Arrested after Crashing into 3 Parked Vehicles

Posted by Samantha on June 16, 2010 at 6:27 am

A Lakers fan who may have drunk too much while watching the team beat Celtics in the game six was arrested by authorities after his new Nissan 350Z slammed into three parked cars.
According to reports, the crash happened along Gramercy Place, between Marine Avenue and West 152nd Street in Gardena.
The male driver said he drunk [...]

Injury in the City Tips: Common Breathalyzer Myths and Why They Do Not Work

Posted by Jane on June 9, 2010 at 5:58 am

Every one of us heard at least one of those ridiculous things you can do to cheat a breathalyzer test to escape a DUI conviction.
It ranges from taking mints to cover the smell to putting a penny in your mouth because the copper is supposed to lower your BAC.
And I am telling you, these things [...]

Lindsay Lohan Ordered to Wear SCRAM after Skipping Probation Hearing

Posted by Samantha on May 24, 2010 at 6:31 am

The Lindsay Lohan saga continues…
After skipping her probation hearing for a 2007 DUI conviction, Lohan finally got what she deserves—a Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor (SCRAM) device.
Reports said that aside from wearing the alcohol monitoring ankle bracelet, the actress was also ordered to undergo alcohol and drug testing every week in Los Angeles.
Superior Court Judge [...]

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