The Florida woman who was all smiles for a mugshot after a DUI manslaughter arrest was all sobs when the judge handed down the sentencing. She received an 11 year prison sentence. Read More »
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Recent DUI Posts
Driver accused of striking bicyclist arrested on DUI charge
CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – Charleston Police arrested a Mount Pleasant woman they say was the driver of a vehicle that struck a bicyclist in downtown Charleston Sunday night. Gabriela Bennett, 23, was arrested on a charge of felony driving under the influence, Charleston Police Lt. Matthew Wojslawowicz said. Police say the accident happened on King Street between Sheppard and Engel Streets at approximately 9:03 p.m. The crash involved a 2012 Subaru Impreza sedan traveling north on King Street that struck ... Read More »
Robbie Valentine charged with DUI in Floyd County
The well-known community leader and former UofL basketball star has been charged with DUI after an incident Saturday night. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) – Well known community leader and former Clark County School Board member Robbie Valentine is facing DUI charges in New Albany, Indiana. Valentine is charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a blood alcohol level of .15 or more. The legal limit in Indiana is .08. Read More »
DUI arrest for driver who crashes on washed out road near Lesterville
LESTERVILLE, S.D. (KELO) — It’s another reminder to not drive past barricades. The South Dakota Highway Patrol sent photos of a SUV that crashed in a washed out gravel road. The crash happened near 430th Avenue, north of Lesterville. Authorities say the driver and passenger were both sent to the hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. The driver was also arrested for a DUI. Read More »
Hangover Free Alcohol on the Horizon
Alcohol that makes you feel drunk without a hangover may be available within five years. Today’s generation has become more health conscious than generations before, causing a decline in alcohol sales in many countries. Therefore, the market for a healthier alcohol alternative is on the rise. This market interest in a healthier alcohol alternative has caught the attention of Scientist David Nutt. Nutt is a professor from England, famous for his research on how psychedelics affect the brain. His latest ... Read More »
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Smiling DUI driver, sheds tears at sentencing
The Florida woman who was all smiles for a mugshot after a DUI manslaughter arrest was all sobs when the judge handed down the sentencing. She received an 11 year prison sentence. Read More » -
Driver accused of striking bicyclist arrested on DUI charge
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Robbie Valentine charged with DUI in Floyd County
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DUI arrest for driver who crashes on washed out road near Lesterville
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“Drive high, get a DUI”: Missouri launches first 420 drugged-driving enforcement campaign
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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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Hangover Free Alcohol on the Horizon
Alcohol that makes you feel drunk without a hangover may be available within five years. Today’s generation has become more health conscious than generations before, causing a decline in alcohol sales in many countries. Therefore, the market for a healthier alcohol alternative is on the rise. This market interest in a healthier alcohol alternative has caught the attention of Scientist David Nutt. Nutt is a professor from England, famous for his research on how psychedelics affect the brain. His latest ... Read More » -
Tennessee DUI Laws Could Get A Lot Tougher
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Why People Insist On Drinking Too Much Alcohol
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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 »