DUI cases (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio) have time limits. The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution gives everyone the right to a “speedy and public trial”. In addition to the Constitutional time limits, there are statutory time limits imposed by state legislatures. In Ohio, the trial for an OVI must generally be held within 90 days. For cases in which there is a delay in obtaining blood and urine test results, the question is when the speedy trial clock ... Read More »
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Recent DUI Posts
New Study Published: 20% of Deaths of Young U.S. Adults Caused by Excessive Alcohol Consumption
On November 1, 2022, the JAMA Network Journals of the American Medical Association published an article suggesting that an estimated 20.3% of deaths among adults aged 20 to 49 years were attributable to excessive alcohol use and that greater implementation of evidence-based alcohol policies could reduce this proportion. During the 2015-2019 study period, the average deaths of adults aged 20 to 64 years was lower–only 12.9%, but still a number that is far too high if the study’s conclusions are ... Read More »
Wrong-way driver arrested near Mesa facing aggravated DUI charges; drove 11 miles, DPS says
Source: 3TV/CBS 5 A wrong-way driver is now in custody after being accused of driving under the influence near Mesa late Sunday night. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, multiple 911 calls were received of a driver going eastbound in the westbound lanes of SR-202 near Alma School just before midnight. With the assistance of the police helicopters and troopers in the area, they were able to locate the driver still heading the wrong way near Recker Road. ... Read More »
What Is an Ohio Driver Intervention Program?
Each state has different laws for DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio), and some state laws are more lenient than others. In some states, a first offense is merely a civil sanction. In other states, a first offense carries mandatory jail time. In Ohio, the sentence for a first offense OVI does include a mandatory jail term, but that jail term may be avoided by completing a Driver Intervention Program (DIP). Read More »
Hillsborough sheriff’s office employee arrested for DUI, wrong-way driving, officials say
Source: TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) A civilian employee with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has been suspended without pay after being arrested on a DUI charge, according to officials. An arrest report filed by the Treasure Island Police Department said Mona Rodriguez, 48, of Gibsonton was seen driving in the wrong direction on a one-way road Saturday evening. Treasure Island police said the woman had bloodshot eyes and had unsteady balance once she was pulled over. Read More »
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Wrong-way driver arrested near Mesa facing aggravated DUI charges; drove 11 miles, DPS says
Source: 3TV/CBS 5 A wrong-way driver is now in custody after being accused of driving under the influence near Mesa late Sunday night. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, multiple 911 calls were received of a driver going eastbound in the westbound lanes of SR-202 near Alma School just before midnight. With the assistance of the police helicopters and troopers in the area, they were able to locate the driver still heading the wrong way near Recker Road. ... Read More » -
Hillsborough sheriff’s office employee arrested for DUI, wrong-way driving, officials say
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Off-duty Wichita Police Detective Arrested for DUI
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Pelosi’s husband charged with DUI
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Alabama defensive coordinator’s DUI arrest leaves him ‘deeply sorry’
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Why The Rule of Lenity Should Be Invoked Regarding Diversion Eligibility For DUI Offenses
Grassi v. Superior Court (Div. Three of the Fourth District Court of Appeal – G060362) recently held DUI offenses are statutorily ineligible for diversion despite a 2021 diversion statute (Penal Code § 1001.95) that excludes specified crimes but not driving under the influence offenses. Its ruling was based on the Legislature’s failure to expressly repeal a forty year old statute (Vehicle Code § 23640) barring diversion for DUI offenses. The legislative history behind Penal Code § 1001.95 strongly indicates an ... Read More » -
Diversion Now Possible For All Misdemeanor DUI Offenders in California
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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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New Study Published: 20% of Deaths of Young U.S. Adults Caused by Excessive Alcohol Consumption
On November 1, 2022, the JAMA Network Journals of the American Medical Association published an article suggesting that an estimated 20.3% of deaths among adults aged 20 to 49 years were attributable to excessive alcohol use and that greater implementation of evidence-based alcohol policies could reduce this proportion. During the 2015-2019 study period, the average deaths of adults aged 20 to 64 years was lower–only 12.9%, but still a number that is far too high if the study’s conclusions are ... Read More » -
Technology To Prevent DUIs Moving Faster Than Preventing Speed-Related Crashes
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Bail Conditions Changed for DUI Defendants in Tennessee
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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 »