Drunk Driving

Mobile Bicyclist In Fatal Accident With DUI Driver

by Johnston, Moore & Thompson, Huntsville... on 5/14/2013

A fatal accident resulted in the death of a bike rider, and now a young man is facing criminal charges for at least the third time. The Mobile, Alabama area man was arrested on suspected DUI and vehicular manslaughter after...more

Bishop arrested in hit-and-run DUI accident

by Demas Law Group on 5/14/2013

A Massachusetts bishop and leader of a Roman Catholic diocese has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run accident in Rhode Island and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, according to police sources....more

Supreme Court Rules That A Warrant Is Required For Drawing Blood From Drivers

by Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. on 5/13/2013

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that police cannot take blood from a suspected drunken driver without a warrant, unless there are some special circumstances. In Wisconsin, police have previously taken blood from...more

DUI with a Minor Means Major Trouble

by Law Offices of Karl E. Knudsen on 5/9/2013

Michael Wayne Upton is a serial DUI offender. The North Carolina man faces his ninth DUI charge after he was pulled over in Cramerton. According to police reports, Upton ran a red light and drove in the wrong lane. Police...more

DUI Attorney Tip Of The Week: Do Not Cheat On Your Ignition Interlock Device

by Intermountain Legal on 5/9/2013

Here are tips about what does and doesn't work in our legal system and why...more

Driving Drunk in New Jersey Comes with Serious Penalties

by Hoffman DiMuzio on 5/8/2013

Drinking and driving causes almost a third of all traffic-related deaths in the United States, with more than 30 Americans killed each day in alcohol-related accidents. Drinking alcohol impairs judgment, hampers balance and...more

BB&K Police Chief Bulletin: DUI Blood Test - Alcohol Dissipation Does Not Justify Warrantless Blood Test for Drunk Driving

by Paul A. Cappitelli, G. Ross Trindle III | Best Best & Krieger LLP on 4/22/2013

Overview: The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the natural dissipation of alcohol in the bloodstream did not necessarily create an exigent circumstance justifying a warrantless blood test in all DUI cases. Missouri...more

What Should I Do If I Am Hit By A Drunk Driver?

by Demas Law Group on 4/19/2013

The procedure you should follow after being hit by a drunk driver is no different than that of any other car accident. You should be sure to...more

What is an OVI in Ohio–Decoding the “legalize”

by Yavitch & Palmer Co., L.P.A. on 4/15/2013

Everyone has heard of DUI. Most have some idea what those letters stand for—“Driving Under the Influence.” But that is a generic term. Ohio law has its own terminology. Years ago, we called it OMVI in Ohio (Operating Motor...more

DUID: What Does It Mean To You?

by Law Offices of Gregory S. Robey on 4/12/2013

We talked earlier about narcotics and harsh Ohio penalties for distribution and possession of drugs. Drugs are illegal on the street and in your body when driving a car....more

The Trial Before The Trial

by Intermountain Legal on 4/9/2013

When is a trial not a trial? Answer: When it is a preliminary hearing. If you are arrested on felony or Class A misdemeanor charges, you have the right to a preliminary hearing....more

What is New York’s Leandra’s Law?

by Raiser & Kenniff, PC on 3/29/2013

Leandra's Law, also known as the Child Passenger Protection Act, was signed into law on November 18, 2009 in honor of 11-year old Leandra Rosado. Leandra was killed while riding in a car with her friend’s mother. The driver...more

A Speeding Vehicle Hits Unsuspecting Pedestrians

by Begam & Marks on 3/25/2013

A driver speeding excessively at 60 mph over the speed limit crashed into several vehicles hit a man getting out of his truck, lost control and slammed into a group of people in their front yard. The vehicle, determined to be...more

NFL and MADD to Expand Its Existing Partnership

by Demas Law Group on 3/25/2013

If you live in Northern California, you obviously know that there are two NFL teams based in the area in the San Francisco 49ers and the Oakland Raiders. If you’ve ever driven anywhere near either of the teams’ stadiums on...more

Jury Names Club And Drunk Driver Liable In Victim's Death

by Johnston, Moore & Thompson, Huntsville... on 3/13/2013

Last month, we blogged about how in Alabama a drinking establishment can be liable if they knowingly serve alcohol to an intoxicated individual that then goes on to cause a serious drunk driving wreck. A terrible 2009 crash...more

Injured by a Drunk Driver? You May Be Entitled to Extra Damages

by Lanier Law Group, P.A. on 2/27/2013

Marie Crooke and her daughter Jennifer Hunt were killed by an alleged drunk driver just days before New Year’s. The two women were riding in Ms. Crooke’s car in Mathews Township when Justin Jones slammed into their vehicle,...more

Dram Shop Liability: $10.5 Million Awarded To Victim's Family

by Johnston, Moore & Thompson, Huntsville... on 2/25/2013

It is common knowledge that drunk driving is illegal and if a driver is found to be over the legal limit and causes an accident, they will face serious consequences including possible jail time. Further, the drunk driver...more

How to Avoid a DUI Citation

by Lawyers.com on 1/31/2013

Getting a DUI citation will ruin your life. You’ll lose your license, which means you may lose your job, you’ll pay huge fines and you may go to jail. All of this could have been avoided if you had just known your own...more

New Year's Day Witnessed Multiple Huntsville Wrecks

by Johnston, Moore & Thompson, Huntsville... on 1/3/2013

Around 2 a.m. on New Year's Day, several car crashes occurred in the Huntsville, Alabama area. It is more than likely that many of these crashes were caused by negligent drivers following a night of too much celebrating and...more

Do DUI Roadblocks Prevent Car Accidents Caused by Intoxicated Drivers in San Diego?

by Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP on 1/3/2013

Alcohol impaired drivers cause almost a third of all car accident fatalities in the U.S. each year according to the National Highway Traffic Association. California drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and...more

Alabama Could Enforce Stricter Punishment For Drunk Drivers

by Johnston, Moore & Thompson, Huntsville... on 12/14/2012

Traffic safety experts estimate that around 7,000 individuals are killed each year across the nation, including here in Alabama, because of drunk driving accidents. Many of these victims are completely innocent, guilty only...more

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