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Toughest Vehicular Homicide Penalties Are Now In Tennessee

Steve Oberman July 1, 2022 No Comments

DUI penalties in Tennessee just got much worse if someone is killed as a result of intoxication. As of July 1, 2022 the State of

Pro Wrestler Jeff Hardy Facing Felony DUI

Jonathan Blecher June 23, 2022 No Comments

Volusia County Division Of Corrections booking photo shows Jeff Hardy. Pro wrestler Jeff Hardy was arrested for driving under the influence and other charges in

4 Ways to Better Your Chances In Court

Steve Oberman June 19, 2022 1 Comment

When you have to appear in court, particularly in defending your DUI related case, there are definitely some “tricks of the trade” to increase your

16-year-old Ocala boy arrested on DUI manslaughter charge

Jonathan Blecher June 10, 2022 No Comments

File photo of Florida Highway Patrol cruiser (WJXT 2020) OCALA, Fla. ClickOrlando.com – A 16-year-old Ocala boy was arrested Friday on DUI manslaughter charges in

Pelosi’s husband charged with DUI

DUI News Staff Writer June 2, 2022 No Comments

Source: CNN House Speaker Nancy Pelosi‘s husband was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after being involved in a collision Saturday night, law enforcement

WWE Hall of Famer “Sunny” Accused in Deadly Florida DUI Crash

Jonathan Blecher May 27, 2022 No Comments

By The Associated Press • Published May 9, 2022 • Updated on May 9, 2022 at 10:41 am Photo: Ormond Beach Police Department A World

Arkansas Increases “Look Back” Period for DWI Charges.

Brannen Payne May 23, 2022 3 Comments

On July 28, 2021, the Arkansas legislature effected a wide-reaching change to the state’s DWI law. Most notably, the “look-back” period for misdemeanor DWI charges,

Arkansas Increases “Look Back” Period for DWI Charges.

Brannen Payne May 23, 2022 No Comments

On July 28, 2021, the Arkansas legislature effected a wide-reaching change to the state’s DWI law. Most notably, the “look-back” period for misdemeanor DWI charges,

Can You Get a DUI/OVI on a Horse-Drawn Buggy in Ohio?

Shawn Dominy May 20, 2022 No Comments

Imagine a person in the process of being charged with DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio). I’ll bet you are imagining a person driving a car,

Court Rules DMV’S Hearing Procedure Unconstitutional

Paul Burglin April 16, 2022 No Comments

For many years the California DMV has used a single hearing officer to play the role of both prosecutor and judge in its

Private Company Developing Test for Marijuana Intoxication

Shawn Dominy April 16, 2022 No Comments

With the legalization of marijuana use, both medicinal and recreational, law enforcement is concerned about the increased number of drivers impaired by THC. Tests currently

Driver arrested on DUI manslaughter charges: Crash killed 2 high school students waiting at bus stop

Jonathan Blecher April 7, 2022 No Comments

(Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office) South Florida Sun-Sentinel (April 6, 2022) After the death of two Royal Palm Beach Community High School students, the man

KENTUCKY’S VIEW OF BIRCHFIELD

Wilbur Zevely April 7, 2022 No Comments

Birchfield involves a trilogy of cases dealing with criminalizing a refusal to submit to a blood or breath test in DUI prosecutions. The Birchfield holding

Will Alternative Sentencing Become More Available for DUI Offenders in Tennessee?

Steve Oberman March 20, 2022 No Comments

In proposed 2022 legislation introduced by Tennessee Senator Stevens and Tennessee Representative Farmer, the sheriff or chief administrative officer of a local jail or workhouse

FHP trooper hit by drunk driver, protects runners during Skyway 10K

Jonathan Blecher March 14, 2022 No Comments

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Dramatic video of a Sarasota woman crashing into a state trooper’s vehicle while under the influence was released by the