Criminal Law

Utah?s ?Quirky? DUI Laws About to Change

Posted on March 10, 2009
Utah has some of the most unique liquor laws in the country. The state required bars and pubs to operate as "clubs." They could only admit members and had to charge at least $12 a year in membership fees. Even at restaurants alcoholic drinks would sometimes have to be prepared behind glass partitions or closed doors...

DUI Round-Up: School Bus Drivers, NASCAR and Elected Officials

Posted on March 06, 2009
A round-up of DUI news from this week, which includes people behind the wheel of NASCARs, and school buses. School bus driver DUI In Franklin, Ind., elmentary school students came home reporting a scary ride on the bus that included...

DUI Round-Up: School Bus Drivers, NASCAR and Elected Officials

Posted on March 06, 2009
A round-up of DUI news from this week, which includes people behind the wheel of NASCARs, and school buses. School bus driver DUI In Franklin, Ind., elmentary school students came home reporting a scary ride on the bus that included swerving and running over a mail box...

Louisana Gov. Jindal Proposes Harsh New DUI Laws

Posted on March 03, 2009

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Louisana Gov. Jindal Proposes Harsh New DUI Laws

Posted on March 03, 2009
Already in the news for his response to President Obama’s first congressional address, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is making headlines again, this time for his proposed changes to state DUI law. Gov. Jindal’s proposal would not only increase the penalties for drivers who refuses a breathalyzer test, but punish them as if they failed the test...

DUI for Crossdressing State Trooper

Posted on March 02, 2009

DUI for Crossdressing State Trooper

Posted on March 02, 2009
An off-duty South Carolina state trooper was arrested on DUI charges while in drag. WCBD out of Charleston has the report. From the story: A high-ranking official who wished to remain anonymous tells News Channel 7 he saw Hoover brought into the jail “wearing a red dress”...

Another Top DUI Cop under Investigation in Chicago

Posted on February 26, 2009
In Illinois, the Cook County state's attorney's office has moved to dismiss dozens to DUI cases. This surprising action came after a second Chicago police officer was accused of framing drivers to boost DUI arrests. Nearly a year ago, another...

Does Kansas Need New DUI Laws?

Posted on February 25, 2009
Another day, another state legislature considering an update to their DUI laws. The debate has been ongoing in Kansas of late. Up for discussion: Creation of a 21-member DUI comission to monitor laws and suggest changes Creation of a centralized...

California DUIs Up Among Young Women

Posted on February 17, 2009
The North County Times reports on a dangerous and growing trend in California. It seems Hollywood's starlets aren't the only ones drinking, driving and crashing their cars. The Times cites a report by the Automobile Club of Southern California that...

New South Carolina DUI Laws Take Effect

Posted on February 12, 2009
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State DUI Law Updates: West Virginia, Maryland and South Carolina

Posted on February 09, 2009
State DUI laws across the country continue to change at a rapid pace. In the past few weeks, many new laws rolled into effect, while other states began discussing revising their current DUI laws. A quick rundown: West Virginia: State...

Should You Refuse a Breathalyzer Test?

Posted on February 04, 2009
A fascinating read from the Austin American-Statesman looked at state DUI records for recent years and found that 100 percent of elected officials - from state senators to judges to commissioners - refused to submit a breathalyzer test when pulled...

Super Sunday DUI Fallout

Posted on February 02, 2009
The DUI fallout from last night's Super Bowl parties is being felt across the country. As predicted, law enforcement agencies across the country stepped up DUI patrols last night, and there were dozens of arrests made across the country. In...

DUI Patrols to Increase Nationwide for Super Bowl

Posted on January 30, 2009
On Sunday, millions of people across the country will watch the Super Bowl. The event has evolved into more than just a football game, it's a shared pop culture event. There are also parties. Lots of Super Bowl parties. Bars...

Breathalyzer Rulings Updates and Analysis

Posted on January 29, 2009
We've been closely following how courts handle DUI cases involving the Intoxilyzer 5000 and Intoxilyzer 8000, two breathalyzers manufactured in Kentucky and used nationwide. Early, we told you about a judge in Florida that threw out hundreds of DUI cases...

New State DUI Laws On the Table Across the US

Posted on January 27, 2009
The new year is barely a month old, and already states across the union are already considering tightening their existing DUI and DWI laws. Some of these bills are moving so fast that the news is having a hard time...

The Complexities of a DUI case

Posted on January 26, 2009
Over at the New Jersey DWI & Criminal Defense Blog, Thomas Martin weights in on a recent state supreme court case with potential ramifications for anyone asked to take a breathalyzer test during a police stop. From the blog: "The...

Disputes Over Breathalyzer Use Continue

Posted on January 21, 2009
As police departments continue to use Intoxilyzer 5000 and Intoxilyzer 8000 to analyze drivers' blood alcohol content the courts continue to struggle with the admissability of the results. The Intoxilyzer machines are made by Kentucky-based CMI, and the company is...

Record-Setting DUI Case

Posted on January 19, 2009
A woman in Oregon set a terrible new DUI record recently. A 42-year-old woman was found by paramedics passed out at the wheel of her car, which had been driven into a snow bank. The car's engine was still on...

Watch What You Drive: You Can Get a DUI on Most Vehicles

Posted on January 16, 2009
Several recent news stories highlight a DUI fact that often gets overlooked: You don't have to be driving a car to get a DUI. In fact, if you are in controll of any motorized vehicle - even briefly - and...

Lasting Impact of DUI Arrest

Posted on January 14, 2009
Both driver and passenger were charged with DUI in in Lanesboro, Minn., recently. According to the Winona Daily News, the passenger of the vehicle grabbed the wheel of the car, causing the vehicle to careen into a ditch. When officers...

Can you get a DUI if your BAC is below .08?

Posted on January 12, 2009
The Maryland DUI Lawyer Blog brings up some interesting points about about the charges that can be brought against a driver even when their blood alcohol level is below the legal limit. Let's say you get pulled, the police administer...

Ride-Along With Minnesota DWI Arrest

Posted on January 09, 2009
The busy season for DUI arrests may be over, but police officers across the country are still keeping their eyes open for drunk drivers. What can you expect when you get pulled over? TwinCities.com offers a great video ride-along with...

A DUI Lawyer's Perspective on Sobriety Checkpoints

Posted on January 07, 2009
Gleen Neely, a DUI lawyer in Ogden, Utah, has an interesting perspective on field sobriety checkpoints. Glen has more than 10 years experience practicing DUI law, and his current thoughts were spurred on by a user discussion on DUI checkpoints...

Blow into Your iPod Please - The new iBreath turns your iPod into a breathalyzer so you can test your BAC when you're out

Posted on December 19, 2008
The latest gadget for the iPod is the iBreath, allowing your iPod to tell you if you are drunk. The attachment is a compact breathalyzer and FM transmitter. It features a BAC range of .00 to .10 percent and allows...

Experts Say Wisconsin DUI Laws Lax and Lacking

Posted on November 26, 2008
Group to Push for Changes in Wisconsin DUI Laws The Wisconsin law is in stark contrast to other states, where parents can be criminally charged for supplying minors with alcohol. The New York Times recently highlighted that in Wisconsin, kids...

Man Racked Up 15 DUIs Before Going to Prison

Posted on November 24, 2008
Wisconsin is known for being one of the leading states in DUIs. According to a recent study by the Journal Sentinel more than 475,000 people have at least one drinking and driving conviction and 8,000 have five or more DUI...

News from Total DUI

Posted on November 21, 2008
Illinois Law Allows License Suspensions without DUI Illinois has a new alcohol-related law that has led to more than 3,000 teenagers losing their driver's licenses this year. The teens were not accused of DUI, but the "use-lose" law allows for...

Family Ties

Posted on November 11, 2008
According to The Chicago Tribune, Kelli Thompson, of Crown Point, Ind., was arrested for alleged drunken driving after she was pulled over. The arresting officer found Thompson's one-year-old son in her minivan and called relatives to come pick up the...

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