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Recent DUI Posts
Kentucky’s New Ignition Interlock DUI Bill
Effective July 1, 2020 Kentucky has passed a new Ignition Interlock Bill for those convicted of DUI. The Bill makes dramatic changes to the existing law. The Bill in its entirety is set out in Senate Bill 85. The Interlock will prevent a car from starting if the sample of the persons breath registers greater than 0.02 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. This is no change. Also the driver’s breath is tested every 10 minutes thereafter. This ... Read More »
Cannabis Breath Testing for DUI Suspects
Unlike testing for alcohol, breath testing technology does not yet exist for cannabis. However, this type of technology is growing ever closer. The principal problem is that the technology must detect recent cannabis use and additionally prove that the cannabis in one’s system impaired the driving. The problem arises because cannabis may be detected in one’s body long after the effects of the drug have worn off. THC, the active ingredient in cannabis may remain on the breath for two ... Read More »
The Problem with Forensics in American Courtrooms
The problem with forensic science In 2009, a study funded by the United States Department of Justice exposed the massive problems with forensic science being admitted into courtrooms across America. Unfortunately, these problems still exist. In 2015, the FBI released devastating news. The FBI determined that the government has sponsored laboratory witnesses who testified wrongly in 33 death penalty cases. The study was too late for nine cases where the execution had already occurred. For five of the cases, the ... Read More »
Pensacola woman sentenced in DUI collision that killed father, son on Easter
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WEAR) — A woman has been sentenced for killing a father and son in a DUI collision on Easter. Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille tells Channel 3 News that Marie Simpkins was sentenced to 24 years in state prison. Read More »
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Pensacola woman sentenced in DUI collision that killed father, son on Easter
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WEAR) — A woman has been sentenced for killing a father and son in a DUI collision on Easter. Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille tells Channel 3 News that Marie Simpkins was sentenced to 24 years in state prison. Read More » -
Former Jaguars safety arrested for DUI, reportedly swallowed numerous pills after arrest
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Ex-Richland mayor says DUI evidence should be tossed because his arrest was illegal
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NY Legislator Writes Anti-DUI Op-Ed, Gets a DUI Days Later
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Man Faces DUI Charges After Crash With Plow Truck: Roundup
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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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Cannabis Breath Testing for DUI Suspects
Unlike testing for alcohol, breath testing technology does not yet exist for cannabis. However, this type of technology is growing ever closer. The principal problem is that the technology must detect recent cannabis use and additionally prove that the cannabis in one’s system impaired the driving. The problem arises because cannabis may be detected in one’s body long after the effects of the drug have worn off. THC, the active ingredient in cannabis may remain on the breath for two ... Read More » -
How To Obtain Your Tennessee Driving History
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A New Breath Test Prototype For Detecting THC
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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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The Problem with Forensics in American Courtrooms
The problem with forensic science In 2009, a study funded by the United States Department of Justice exposed the massive problems with forensic science being admitted into courtrooms across America. Unfortunately, these problems still exist. In 2015, the FBI released devastating news. The FBI determined that the government has sponsored laboratory witnesses who testified wrongly in 33 death penalty cases. The study was too late for nine cases where the execution had already occurred. For five of the cases, the ... Read More »