U.S. DUI News
Ohio’s Message to Drivers About Marijuana OVI
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?
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Appellate Court Decides Case of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide Based on Recklessness
In Ohio, the offense of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide can be committed in various ways. One of those ways is causing the death of another by
DUI Can Effect You Outside of the Legal System
This weekend, former Florida Gator and now Georgia Bulldog, Trevor Etienne, the younger brother of NFL superstar Travis Etienne, was arrested for DUI. Like the
Florida Increases DUI Enforcement During Spring Break
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Increased Police Activity Last Week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced an increased law enforcement presence focused on the Miami Beach area
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