March, 2013 Articles
Posted on Mar 27, 2013 By MacGregor & Collins, LLP
Even though Mothers Against Drunk Driving is a celebrated organization, the inception of the organizations stems from a mother's tragedy. Candy Lightner endured a mother's greatest nightmare ...
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Posted on Mar 26, 2013 By Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman
Going into effect on October 31, 2010, Michigan's new law regarding drunk driving upped the consequences for those convicted of driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.17 percent or ...
Continue reading "Michigan’s Super Drunk Driving Law" »
Posted on Mar 26, 2013 By MacGregor & Collins, LLP
The OC Register has reported that at least fourteen officers in Irvine have received awards for arrests made relating to DUI. The organization behind the awards is the well-acclaimed Mothers Against ...
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Posted on Mar 20, 2013 By Law Offices of Gregory H. Comings
After being convicted of a DUI charge in California, you will most likely be placed on probation. Being on probation allows you to avoid further jail time as long as you adhere to the conditions set ...
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Posted on Mar 19, 2013 By The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson
A Texas Democratic state representative from El Paso faces a DWI charge today after being involved in a car crash in which she and two other people were injured. The accident occurred in Austin where ...
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Posted on Mar 19, 2013 By Law Offices of Gregory H. Comings
If you are arrested and charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol and / or drugs in California, you will face many consequences. These will include the consequences of a criminal case ...
Continue reading "DUI Consequences on Auto Insurance in California" »
Posted on Mar 19, 2013 By MacGregor & Collins, LLP
Saint Patrick's Day was filled with a mix of celebration and mourning in California this past weekend. To kick off the event, numerous party goers slipped in a drink or two and more than a handful ...
Continue reading "Possible Vehicular Manslaughter Case in Death of USC Student" »
Posted on Mar 18, 2013 By The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson
Texas drivers convicted of DWI are required to pay additional Driver Responsibility surcharges for three years following the date of their conviction. For a first-time conviction, drivers are billed ...
Continue reading "Law Exempts the Indigent from Texas DWI Surcharges" »
Posted on Mar 14, 2013 By Randy Collins
DUI is an acronym for driving under the influence. Though the title seems self-explanatory, California laws regarding this crime are complex. This is because several factors are weighed when the case ...
Continue reading "Types of California DUI Charges" »
Posted on Mar 5, 2013 By Randy Collins
As states are increasing their efforts to crack down on drunk driving, residents too can educate themselves on ways to avoid this legal headache. Here are five tips to avoid getting arrested for DUI: ...
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