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Man Asks for Leniency in DUI Charge
A man in Laramie County asked a judge to sentence him to probation for his felony driving under the influence of alcohol conviction. Paul Lucero had worked out acceptance into a residential treatment program and wanted to put his life in order. He told the judge that he was done playing games and ready… Read More »
Voice Actor Arrested for DUI
You may not know the actors who voice your favorite cartoon characters, but you definitely know the characters. To say that Squidward was arrested for DUI may not be factual, but the man that brings his voice to life certainly was. Rodger Bumpass, the voice of the popular character from “SpongeBob SquarePants,” was arrested… Read More »
NTSB Proposes Lower BAC Legal Limit
The National Transportation Safety Board wants to make changes to DUI laws in the country. The first change may be decreasing the legal driving limit to just a single drink. That would lower the legal limit to 0.05 percent — or even lower. It also wants to outlaw cellphone use while driving, period. The… Read More »
Insurance Companies Using Tech to Determine Rates
Changes in technology could soon mean that your insurance premiums are altered. For years, insurance companies have solely relied on the fact that you haven’t received a traffic ticket or been involved in an accident to determine your low rate. Today, companies are able to install devices on your car that give a detailed… Read More »
Woman Left Dangling After Driving Drunk
A driver in Atlanta was arrested on a driving under the influence charge after her car was discovered dangling from an upper level in a Buckhead parking garage. According to reports, the incident occurred last Thursday night near Morosgo Drive. Officials say that Madison Merritt was trying to stop another vehicle in front of… Read More »
Kentucky Expanding “Look-Back” Period
Habitual drunk drivers are about to have a more difficult time in Kentucky. The state has just passed a bill that will allow officers and judges to look back even farther into a driver’s history. Currently in Kentucky, the past five years are considered when sentencing a person for driving under the influence. This… Read More »
Scarlet Letter Tag Law Proposed in Mississippi
If a Mississippi legislator has his way, the Scarlet Letter Tag Bill will soon be made into law. The goal is to punish repeat DUI offenders in hopes of deterring them from committing the crime yet again. Studies have shown that similar laws already in effect in other states do very little to reduce… Read More »
Woman’s Unique Excuse Dismisses DUI
Coming up with excuses to beat a DUI charge is not something unheard of. People consider it all the time. What can I do to get out of this? One woman in New York had one of the most inventive excuses given to date and, the catch is, it was true. A charge of… Read More »
Woman Blames Ex for Erratic Driving
A woman blamed her boyfriend for her recent DUI arrest and the judge simply didn’t buy her excuse. She was sentenced to 60 days in the DuPage County jail last week after being found guilty of driving under the influence. According to reports, Alexandra Davit, 26, was driving erratically through Naperville, Illinois. Police witnessed… Read More »
Teen Showered Before Being Arrested for DUI
Clean getaways are rarely heard of in law circles. Most criminals don’t get away without leaving some trace of evidence behind. This was the case on Christmas Day for a teenager accused of drinking and driving. According to reports, the pursuit started on Old Atlanta Road and continued over several other roads until the… Read More »