CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla.(NBC2-Fort Myers)– A man was arrested in Charlotte County for a DUI after leaving the White Elephant bar. A Charlotte County Deputy pulled a tan Lincoln Town Car over for careless driving on Monday. When the deputy asked the driver for his license, Charles Kensill handed over his credit card instead. The deputy explained that his license was needed but Kensill said “see, I told you that’s it”. After he was able to produce his license, Kensill told ... Read More »
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Recent DUI Posts
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 »
Bruce Springsteen Pleads Guilty to Alcohol Consumption in Closed Area; DUI and Other Charge Dropped
Source: https://variety.com/ In a court hearing Wednesday regarding his much-reported November DUI arrest, Bruce Springsteen pleaded guilty to consuming alcohol in a restricted area but the driving under the influence and reckless driving charges were dropped for lack of evidence. The singer was fined $500 plus fees. “Mr. Springsteen is pleased with the outcome of today’s court appearance,” a statement from his rep reads. “The prosecutor was unable to provide the necessary evidence and facts as it related to the charge of Driving ... Read More »
Some DUI Cases Dismissed Due To COVID-19
A TV news investigation by CBS4 in Denver, Colorado has revealed that some DUI criminal cases as well as some potential drivers license suspension hearings have been dismissed because police have refused to provide suspects with a breath test. Some officers are reluctant to administer breath tests because of their concern for their own safety. Unlike some other states (such as Tennessee), Colorado law allows a DUI suspect to be given the choice of a breath test or blood test ... Read More »
Former MLB player Johnny Damon arrested for DUI
Courtesy: Orange County Jail 7 News WSVN WINDERMERE, Fla. (WSVN) — Former MLB player Johnny Damon has been arrested for driving under the influence in Florida. According to Orange County jail records, Damon was arrested by Windermere Police on charges of driving under the influence and resisting an officer without violence. Read More Read More »
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Bruce Springsteen Pleads Guilty to Alcohol Consumption in Closed Area; DUI and Other Charge Dropped
Source: https://variety.com/ In a court hearing Wednesday regarding his much-reported November DUI arrest, Bruce Springsteen pleaded guilty to consuming alcohol in a restricted area but the driving under the influence and reckless driving charges were dropped for lack of evidence. The singer was fined $500 plus fees. “Mr. Springsteen is pleased with the outcome of today’s court appearance,” a statement from his rep reads. “The prosecutor was unable to provide the necessary evidence and facts as it related to the charge of Driving ... Read More » -
Charleston police arrest Citadel cadet in fatal DUI involving pedestrian
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Utah law enforcement agencies to increase DUI patrols on Super Bowl Sunday
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Both drivers arrested on DUI charges in crash that kills 90-year-old woman
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Justin Bieber Reflects on 7th Anniversary of Miami DUI Arrest: ‘I was hurting’
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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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Some DUI Cases Dismissed Due To COVID-19
A TV news investigation by CBS4 in Denver, Colorado has revealed that some DUI criminal cases as well as some potential drivers license suspension hearings have been dismissed because police have refused to provide suspects with a breath test. Some officers are reluctant to administer breath tests because of their concern for their own safety. Unlike some other states (such as Tennessee), Colorado law allows a DUI suspect to be given the choice of a breath test or blood test ... Read More » -
New Online License Reinstatement in Tennessee
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Which States Drink the Most? Surprise!!
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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 »