by: KTLA Digital Staff An Irvine man was charged with murder for a fatal DUI crash that took place just hours after he was released from a hospital following a fentanyl overdose, officials said Thursday. Luis Marcial Diaz, 21, faces one felony count of murder for the death of 61-year-old Kyu Chen, of Irvine, who was on her way to work just after 4 a.m. Sept. 27 when Diaz crashed into her vehicle, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office said. That ... Read More »
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Recent DUI Posts
Lexington Police: 16-year-old arrested for DUI after hitting school bus, another vehicle
Source: WIS News 10 Staff COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – A 16-year-old was arrested after hitting a Lexington One School District school bus and another vehicle, according to the Lexington Police Department. No children were on the school bus at the time of the accident and no injuries were reported. The 16-year-old, who has not been identified due to his age, is charged with driving under the influence, open container, and minor in possession of liquor. Officers say he was the ... Read More »
4 Common Ways to Monitor DUI Offenders
As part of a DUI offender’s bond or probation, a court may require a person to ne monitored for alcohol or drugs. The four most common types of monitoring systems are (in no particular order): Transdermal Devices, Ignition Interlock Devices, Portable Breath Testing Devices, and Drug Sweat Patches (to test for drugs). These methods are also excellent ways to establish a “track record” to prove the defendant is not consuming alcohol even if not required by a court. For instance, ... Read More »
Missouri’s Open Container Law Has Surprising Results
Missouri has not criminalized open containers of alcohol in vehicles on state roads. The result has surprised some safety experts. Instead of an increase in highway motor vehicle fatalities, Missouri’s roads have become safer. They have become safer than other states. Federal dollars earmarked for road construction have been forced to be re-allocated toward highway safety projects in Missouri. The federal government attaches strings to its spending measures. Missouri has not complied. Missouri’s gamble has paid off. The current penalty ... Read More »
4 Connecticut cops in Las Vegas crash; 1 dead, 1 facing DUI charge: reports
Source: foxnews.com A Connecticut police officer was being held on $100,000 bail Saturday, accused of being an impaired driver following a Las Vegas crash that left a fellow officer dead, according to reports. New Haven police Officer Robert Ferraro, 34, a six-year member of the force, was at the wheel of a 2020 Rolls Royce with three other police officers and two women as passengers when the crash occurred around 4 a.m. Friday, FOX 5 of Las Vegas reported. The vehicle went out ... Read More »
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Irvine man charged with murder in DUI crash that happened after he left hospital following fentanyl overdose
by: KTLA Digital Staff An Irvine man was charged with murder for a fatal DUI crash that took place just hours after he was released from a hospital following a fentanyl overdose, officials said Thursday. Luis Marcial Diaz, 21, faces one felony count of murder for the death of 61-year-old Kyu Chen, of Irvine, who was on her way to work just after 4 a.m. Sept. 27 when Diaz crashed into her vehicle, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office said. That ... Read More » -
Lexington Police: 16-year-old arrested for DUI after hitting school bus, another vehicle
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4 Connecticut cops in Las Vegas crash; 1 dead, 1 facing DUI charge: reports
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Couple arrested for DUI and possessing prohibited paraphernalia
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Raleigh police arrest, charge 24-year-old in fatal hit and run that left one dead
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Diversion Now Possible For All Misdemeanor DUI Offenders in California
Effective January 1, 2021, all persons charged with misdemeanor DUI offenses in California (Vehicle Code sections 23152 and 23153) are arguably eligible to avoid a criminal conviction through diversion. California Penal Code section 1001.95. An old statute (California Vehicle Code section 23640) purports to exclude DUI offenses from all misdemeanor diversion programs, but the language of this new statute and the history behind it clearly demonstrates a legislative intent to include DUI offenses within it. There are some trial courts ... Read More » -
Is There a DUI Double Standard for Women?
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Are Women More Likely to be Convicted of DUI?
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Ambien/Zolpidem – Unconsciousness Defense
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4 Common Ways to Monitor DUI Offenders
As part of a DUI offender’s bond or probation, a court may require a person to ne monitored for alcohol or drugs. The four most common types of monitoring systems are (in no particular order): Transdermal Devices, Ignition Interlock Devices, Portable Breath Testing Devices, and Drug Sweat Patches (to test for drugs). These methods are also excellent ways to establish a “track record” to prove the defendant is not consuming alcohol even if not required by a court. For instance, ... Read More » -
To-Go Alcohol Law in Tennessee is Extended
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Tennessee Boating Under the Influence Penalties Increased
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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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COVID-19, Violent Offender Release
The News reports that jails are releasing inmates due to COVID-19. Is this true? Yes. It has been reported and confirmed that inmates in Harris County, Dallas County, some Texas prisons and a juvenile detention center have COVID-19. This is a problem due to increased community spread in the jail environment; which outside of putting inmates’ health in danger, endangers the lives of the jail and prison staff and adds more pressure to the hospital community. Are jails ... Read More »