In the recent case of State v. Toran, the Ohio Supreme Court addressed the legality of a deputy’s vehicle search. For a law enforcement officer to search a vehicle, a search warrant is generally required, unless there is an applicable exception to the warrant requirement. The issue in this case was whether the prosecution proved the applicability of the ‘inventory search’ exception. Read More »
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Recent DUI Posts
Deadly Weapon and DWI Probation Eligibility
Did you know that a deadly weapon finding may have an impact on your eligibility for DWI probation? Texas law limits a judge or jury’s authority to order or grant probation on certain offenses. These are typically what DWI lawyers refer to as “3g” offenses. This list includes, but is not limited to: Murder, Sexual Assault, Injury to a Child, and Compelling Prostitution. More importantly, though, the law limits a Judge’s ability to grant probation when the offense involves a ... Read More »
Ohio Woman Charged with Vehicular Homicide and Murder
An Ohio woman struck a man with her vehicle, and the man died. The woman, Brooklyn Maxine Frazie, was charged with Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, Operating a Vehicle under the Influence (‘OVI’-Ohio’s term for DUI), Murder, Aggravated Murder, and other offenses. When a person’s driving causes the death of another person, it is common for that person to be charged with Aggravated Vehicular Homicide. It is unusual, however, for these incidents to lead to charges of Murder and Aggravated Murder. While ... Read More »
Real Housewives of Orange County’s Shannon Beador Breaks Her Silence After DUI and Hit-and-Run Arrest
Source: By Yana Grebenyuk Shannon Beador broke her silence after getting arrested for a hit-and-run and a DUI. “I know it’s been a while since I posted and there’s been a lot of talk about what happened recently,” Beador, 59, said in a video via her Instagram Story on Tuesday, October 17. “But unfortunately right now, I’m not in the position to comment. But there will be a time when I can, and I intend to be open, honest, and authentic.” ... Read More »
Non-Alcoholic Beer Is Not A Panacea
Too many drivers believe that drinking “non-alcoholic” beer or wine while driving eliminates any chance of having a difficult experience with a law-enforcement officer. Unfortunately, this belief may be misplaced. First, if an officer observes the driver drinking what appears to be an “alcoholic” beverage while driving, the driver will likely be stopped and questioned. Generally, a driver’s constitutional rights require that an officer have either reasonable suspicion or probable cause that the driver is committing a crime or about ... Read More »
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Woman arrested on suspicion of DUI following crash on Highway 41 in Northeast Fresno
Source: ABC30 Digital Team KFSN FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A suspected DUI driver is in custody following a crash in Northeast Fresno. It happened on Highway 41 near Bullard Avenue just before midnight Saturday. California Highway Patrol officers say a woman was driving southbound on Highway 41 when she rear-ended another car. No one was injured. The woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI The far right lane of the highway was closed for nearly an hour but has since reopened. Read More » -
Indiana Rep. Jim Lucas jailed on OWI, leaving scene charges after early morning crash
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Man arrested pedaling bike while intoxicated
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Half of Manhattan’s drunk-driving cases got dismissed in 2022 due to Albany reforms
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APD lieutenant faces DUI charges, flees hospital after agreeing to a blood test, GSP says
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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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Non-Alcoholic Beer Is Not A Panacea
Too many drivers believe that drinking “non-alcoholic” beer or wine while driving eliminates any chance of having a difficult experience with a law-enforcement officer. Unfortunately, this belief may be misplaced. First, if an officer observes the driver drinking what appears to be an “alcoholic” beverage while driving, the driver will likely be stopped and questioned. Generally, a driver’s constitutional rights require that an officer have either reasonable suspicion or probable cause that the driver is committing a crime or about ... Read More » -
Good News For Tennessee Implied Consent Defendants
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Biking Under the Influence
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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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Can A DWI Affect My Eligibility For Global Entry?
In general, all United States citizens and lawful permanent residents possess eligibility to apply for Global Entry. This is a program through Customs and Border Protection that allows for expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers. That said, Customs my deny eligibility for a variety of reasons such as providing false information on the application and a finding of customs violation for *any* country (not just US Customs violations). However, there are 3 important reasons related to criminal defense that everyone ... Read More »