A mother in Kentucky was arrested Sunday after allegedly driving drunk with her son in the car as some sort of “lesson,” police said — though it was not clear exactly what the supposed lesson was. Sunita Jairam, 48, was arrested around 12:51 a.m. and told police at the time she “drank a bunch of beer and got in her car to drive to teach her son a lesson,” according to the arrest citation obtained by the Lexington Herald-Leader. Read More »
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Recent DUI Posts
DUI suspect pleads not guilty in Garden Grove crash that killed 9-year-old and her mother
SANTA ANA, Calif. (KABC) — The man accused of driving drunk and causing a New Year’s Day pile-up on the 22 Freeway that killed a 9-year-old girl and her mother has pleaded not guilty in the case. Melvin Branch, 30, appeared in front of a judge for the first time on Monday, facing vehicular manslaughter charges. He is accused of driving while intoxicated and causing a four-car crash east of Valley View. Payton Castillo and her mother, 33-year-old Jolene Gardner, and ... Read More »
Why People Insist On Drinking Too Much Alcohol
According to Inquirer.net, the journal Neuron published a study conducted by Karla Kaun, Emily Petruccelli and a team at Brown University who took it upon themselves to investigate the role of molecules and genes to help determine why people only remember good feelings associated with neurotoxins such as alcohol. First, they studied fruit flies to like alcohol. Then they worked to find out why there was no real memory of the unpleasant effects on their bodies such as those suffered ... Read More »
DUI suspect gets foot stuck in steering wheel after New Year’s Eve crash
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (WPVI) — The California Highway Patrol shared a funny picture with a serious message on New Year’s Eve: don’t drink and drive! The CHP posted a picture on Instagram, where they said a DUI suspect was involved in a hit-and-run and took off. When he tried to lean over to a gate keypad, he fell out of his window, and his foot got stuck in the steering wheel. Cathedral City police arrived and helped him out — ... Read More »
DUI while parked: It’s real, and it’s costly
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – “A person has physical control of their vehicle if their keys are in the ignition,” says Sergeant Jason Reber, of Susquehanna Township Police. Physical control is a key phrase in determining if someone could be given a DUI while parked. “Let’s say they’re in a parking lot, and at that time they decide to sleep it off, but they leave the keys in the car to stay warm. By law, they can still be charged with ... Read More »
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Kentucky mom drove drunk to ‘teach her son a lesson,’ police say
A mother in Kentucky was arrested Sunday after allegedly driving drunk with her son in the car as some sort of “lesson,” police said — though it was not clear exactly what the supposed lesson was. Sunita Jairam, 48, was arrested around 12:51 a.m. and told police at the time she “drank a bunch of beer and got in her car to drive to teach her son a lesson,” according to the arrest citation obtained by the Lexington Herald-Leader. Read More » -
DUI suspect pleads not guilty in Garden Grove crash that killed 9-year-old and her mother
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DUI suspect gets foot stuck in steering wheel after New Year’s Eve crash
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DUI while parked: It’s real, and it’s costly
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Police officer killed during traffic stop by impaired driver on Christmas Eve
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Is There a DUI Double Standard for Women?
In my previous post, “Are Women More Likely To Be Convicted of DUI?”, I discussed how today’s drunk driving laws and evidence tends to discriminate against women — specifically, I cited a scientific study showing how the lower levels of the enzyme dehydrogenase that breaks down alcohol are lower in women. However, this is just one example of the problem. In another study, scientists found that women have lower “partition ratios” of blood to breath. All breath machines in DUI ... Read More » -
Are Women More Likely to be Convicted of DUI?
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Ambien/Zolpidem – Unconsciousness Defense
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Military Diversion
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Why People Insist On Drinking Too Much Alcohol
According to Inquirer.net, the journal Neuron published a study conducted by Karla Kaun, Emily Petruccelli and a team at Brown University who took it upon themselves to investigate the role of molecules and genes to help determine why people only remember good feelings associated with neurotoxins such as alcohol. First, they studied fruit flies to like alcohol. Then they worked to find out why there was no real memory of the unpleasant effects on their bodies such as those suffered ... Read More » -
DUI Arrests to Increase in 2019
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Recording The Police When You Get Pulled Over
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Is the new “autonomous” car really autonomous?
When we think about the new electrical cars we hear the terms “autonomous” or “self-driving cars” a lot. However, are these cars truly self-driving or autonomous? Malcolm Gladwell, in his article found in Cars and Drivers, makes the argument that these cars are not truly autonomous. These cars rely on formulas, algorithms, and networks to drive the car. Gladwell argues that this is taking the control out of the hands of the driver and placing it into a network. This ... Read More » -
Drunk-Driving Simulation Suit
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New Tostitos Party Bag Detects Alcohol and Gets You Home Safely
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Avoiding a BWI/BUI Arrest on Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend begins the boating season throughout the United States. Enjoying warmer weather with friends and family on beautiful waterways combined with drinking alcohol is an American pastime. It is not illegal in most states to consume alcohol while driving a boat. Boaters need to be responsible to ensure that their Memorial Day cheer does not put a dent in their career. Law enforcement announced increased BWI and BUI enforcement nationwide. Law enforcement stop boaters for water safety checks without ... Read More »