2012 Articles

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California DUI Accident Cases

Any drunk driving charge is a serious matter in California. Those connected with an accident are even more serious, involving more severe penalties. How severe those penalties may be will depend on ...
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What is DUI School in California?

Being required to enroll in and complete DUI school is common for those convicted of drunk driving in California. DUI school involves alcohol and drug education and counseling; many types of programs ...
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Fact Sheet on California DUI Statistics

The California Department of Alcohol & Drug Programs posted its Fact Sheet concerning driving while under the influence statistics for 2010 last month. According to the August 2012 publication, ...
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Alcohol-Related Crash Statistics in Georgia

According to the 2011 Georgia Crash Analysis Statistics and Information Report, published by the Georgia Department of Transportation, 24 percent of all highway crash fatalities in Georgia in 2010 ...
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DUI School in Georgia

For those who have their Georgia driver's license suspended or revoked due to DUI, Georgia law requires attendance and completion of a DUI course at a state-approved school. Before you are ...
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Under 21 OUI in Massachusetts

The state of Massachusetts has a zero tolerance policy in regards to those individuals who are under 21 who drink and drive. A blood alcohol concentration of.08 percent on a breathalyzer test ...
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How Melanie’s Law Affects OUI Cases in Massachusetts

Melanie's Law became effective on October 28, 2005. The law was named after a 13 year-old girl who was killed in 2003 by a repeat drunk driver in Massachusetts. The purpose of the law was to ...
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Officer Arrested and Charged with Drunk Driving

An Atlanta police officer was recently charged with DUI while off duty. J.F. was pulled over by another police officer around 3:00 in the morning. He was driving a sports car at 128 mph in a 55 mph ...
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Atlanta Begins Summer Holiday DUI Crackdown

Atlanta law enforcement, as well as law enforcement throughout the state, is starting a major campaign to prevent DUI-related incidents. Starting the Friday before 4 th of July, officials are kicking ...
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Know What You’re Facing

One of the biggest sources of fear is a lack of knowledge. Those who are arrested for DWI and don't know what to expect are likely facing fear and intimidation. The truth is that a little ...
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Texas Gets Low Marks for Drunk Driving

According to MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing drunk driving across the U.S., Texas is one of the worst states statistically ...
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Drugged Driving Becoming a New Offense for Older Drivers

While everyone has heard of the dangerous effects of alcohol and driving, drugged driving is a less known offense that poses similar dangers and legal consequences for those convicted. In Texas, the ...
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Texas DWI Facts You Should Know

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, someone gets injured or dies in a Texas traffic crash related to alcohol about every 20 minutes. Because of the dangerous connection between ...
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DWI Suspicion Factors in Texas

You've had a few drinks and now you are driving home. If you are stopped by law enforcement, you may be asked to perform field sobriety tests, be given a breathalyzer test, and possibly find ...
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DUI Suspect Evades Police, Falls Off Ravine

Mississippi Native Injured In Alleged Drunk Driving Accident According to a police report, when officers pulled over a car and began to question the three occupants on suspicion of driving while ...
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Driver Crashes Car Twice Before DUI Arrest In Mississippi

Gulfport Police Alerted To Suspect After Crashing Into Barricades A woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol after an incident in Gulfport, MI. According to ...
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Police Officer Hit by Suspected Drunk Driver

A Las Vegas Metro officer was struck by a vehicle recently while at a stop to investigate a car accident. The policeman was responding to a call concerning a vehicle crash around 7:20 in the evening ...
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Former Coaching Legend’s Son Attends Hearing for Drunk Driving Arrest

The 49-year-old son of former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol in September of last year and recently faced a Lake County judge on the ...
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Chicago Woman Charged with Driving with Suspended License, Theft and Other Offenses

30-year-old C.W. was taken into custody after a string of alleged traffic and criminal offenses. The woman reportedly stole a fire department ambulance which was parked outside a Chicago hospital ...
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Chicago Man Charged with Felony DUI after Fatal Car Accident involving Drugs

According to Chicago Police records, the accident occurred around 1:00 in the morning on a recent Saturday. 20-year-old G.P. was driving a late model SUV with five passengers. He apparently approached ...
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