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Officer Sued for Arresting Sober Driver

Steve Oberman August 26, 2024 No Comments

Field sobriety tests are not always correct in determining if someone is under the influence of an intoxicant. Due in part to lack of proper

Villager to lose driver’s license after golf cart DUI arrest

DUI News Staff Writer August 26, 2024 No Comments

Source: www.villages-news.com A Villager will lose his driver’s license as the result of a golf cart drunk driving arrest. Thomas John Allen, 62, who lives

Ohio’s Message to Drivers About Marijuana OVI

Shawn Dominy August 15, 2024 No Comments

With Ohio marijuana dispensaries beginning operations last week, the Ohio State Highway Patrol has a message for drivers. The message, as reported by News 5

Are DWI Laws in Texas Tough? What Should I Expect?

Mimi Coffey July 31, 2024 No Comments

DWI laws in Texas are stringent, aiming to deter and penalize individuals who operate vehicles while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs, thereby posing a significant

Access to Your DWI Defense Lawyer

Mimi Coffey July 24, 2024 No Comments

RULES TO KEEP IN MIND FOR ACCESS TO YOUR DWI DEFENSE LAWYER: The Coffey Firm’s office hours are 8:30 to 5:30 Monday through Friday (except

New Tennessee DUI Law for Narcan Patients

Steve Oberman June 25, 2024 No Comments

As of July 1, 2024, the “Ben Kredich Act” goes into effect in Tennessee. This law, which has not yet been assigned a statute number

Employment Effects of DUI/OVI in Ohio

Shawn Dominy June 22, 2024 No Comments

News stories frequently report that a high-profile person lost employment due to a DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio) conviction or arrest. The latest story in

“Florida Man” arrested for Shopping Scooter DUI!

David Katz June 14, 2024 No Comments

Can you be arrested for DUI on a shopping scooter? Florida Man stories abound and provide lots of entertainment for people around the country. In

How a Tennessee First Offense DUI Becomes a Felony

Steve Oberman June 7, 2024 No Comments

According to a new law, 2024 Tennessee Public Chapter 987, any person who commits a first (or subsequent) offense of Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

Ohio Legislature to Consider Increased Penalties for OVI and Vehicular Homicide

Shawn Dominy May 17, 2024 No Comments

The Ohio General Assembly will soon be considering proposed legislation affecting cases of Operating a Vehicle under the Influence (OVI) and Aggravated Vehicular Homicide. House

Good News-Alternatives to Jail for Tennessee DUI Offenders

Steve Oberman May 2, 2024 No Comments

As of April 8 2024, there is some rare good news for those convicted of DUI. On that date, a new law (Tennessee Public Chapter

DUI Task Force In Franklin County to Operate Two DUI Checkpoints

Shawn Dominy April 19, 2024 No Comments

The Franklin County DUI Task Force announced it will be operating two sobriety checkpoints tonight (April 19, 2024). Both checkpoints will be located in the

Watson Murder Conviction Upheld In Second Trial After Defendant Convicted On Only Gross Vehicular Manslaughter In First Trial

Paul Burglin April 18, 2024 No Comments

California’s Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One, just affirmed the second degree murder conviction of Adam Barooshian. People v. Barooshian (2024) __Cal.App.5th___ (Docket No.

Alcohol Now Banned in Tennessee Wildlife Management Areas

Steve Oberman April 13, 2024 No Comments

Due to the alleged high number of incidents of driving under the influence (DUI/DWI) and frequent crashes in the Tennessee Wildlife Management Areas, the Tennessee