The following is an RSS-driven aggregation of the 50 most recent blog posts by lawyers blogging issues related to DUI law (read more about the process...). If you know of a lawyer blogging on DUI law that we haven't covered in the blogroll on the right side of the page, please send a note to Steve Matthews or Lawrence Koplow and we will get them added to the mix!
- National DUI Crackdown Runs Through Labor Day
Friday, September 3, 2010 1:17 am
Going out this weekend? Be warned. So are state and local law enforcement agencies, as they join thousands of their colleagues across the country in a nationwide DUI crackdown. The “Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.” mobilization began Friday, Aug. 20 and runs through Labor Day, Sept. 6. In Delaware this means increased enforcement in the form of 15 ... [Link] - Review of Peter Chinn's Korean BBQ Tacos
Thursday, September 2, 2010 10:29 pm
I had a motion to suppress a search warrant in a drug case in criminal court today in Gallatin , Tn.today.By agreement the case was dismissed and I headed back to Nashville. Riding down I-65 , I was thinking about lunch which is always a highlight. Prince's or Neely's BBQ was the option until I remembered the article in the ... [Link] - Minnesota Supreme Court Holding: Ongoing Constitutional Vitality of DWI Test Refusal Law Now in Question
Thursday, September 2, 2010 7:59 pm
The Chief Justice for the Supreme Court penned an incredibly articulate and devastating attack against Minnesota’s test refusal law today. In the case of State v. Larson, the Court held that: "Larson also argues that his due process right to a fair trial was violated because the State was allowed to introduce evidence that he had refused to submit to ... [Link] - The ordinary rules don't apply for DWI
Thursday, September 2, 2010 6:46 pm
A ruling by Louisiana's 2nd Court of Appeals has expanded the arrest power of police officers outside their jurisdictions. Prior to the court's ruling, an officer outside his jurisdiction was considered a civilian and could only make a "citizen's arrest" for a felony.A private person may make an arrest when the person arrested has committed a felony, whether in or ... [Link] - May I help you with your DUI in Utah?
Thursday, September 2, 2010 5:40 pm
Is it worth it to hire an attorney for a DUI? This is one of the most common questions I get asked. "I mean really, what can you do for me? If I'm just going to get convicted anyway, why pay a lawyer?" My answer is simple, "Yes! You need a lawyer." No matter how bad your case looks, hire ... [Link] - DUI News – Open Container Laws First And Now Stiffer DUI Penalties May Finally Be Coming To Montana
Thursday, September 2, 2010 4:45 pm
For most of us in Florida the idea of driving around with an open container of alcohol in our cars is nothing more than a Florida DUI arrest waiting to happen. It has been many years since Floridians could drive around town with an open can of beer or a drink in a plastic cup. That isn’t the case in ... [Link] - Attorney Sam Continues To Discuss Recent SJC Ruling In Murder Appeal And Criminal Investigations (Part Two)
Thursday, September 2, 2010 1:08 pm
Yesterday, we discussed the mechanics of this matter. Basically, we addressed the difference between a criminal appeal and a motion for a new trial as well as why it may have made sense for the defense attorney, prosecutor and SJC to take the action that they did. I should point out, by the way, that although this is a murder ... [Link] - Why so few DWIs in Berlin? Public transport
Thursday, September 2, 2010 9:08 am
I'm writing from Berlin, which I'm finding to be just a fabulous city, but while I'm waiting on the missus this morning I thought I'd share with Grits readers a conversation I had yesterday with a German cop about DWIs.There's a LOT of drinking in Berlin, where locals and tourists alike definitely enjoy their beer, generally a half-liter at a ... [Link] - Hitting the Bar Could get You Disbarred
Thursday, September 2, 2010 2:37 am
As a California attorney, you are held accountable not only for your professional conduct, but for your personal conduct as well. And while this may seem like an unfair standard, it is, unfortunately, the way it is. If you were to commit fraud, theft, sexual harassment, or any other job-related offense while on the job, the State Bar of California ... [Link] - Marin Drivers Beware - DUI Patrols at Max Level this Labor Day
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 11:06 pm
Holiday drivers in Marin County, San Francisco, Oakland and throughout California should really think when they drink this weekend. The CHP will be conducting their last MEP, Maximum Enforcement Period, of the summer this Labor Day weekend. The Highway Patrol will be rolling in force beginning Friday, September 3, 2010 and ending Monday, September 6, 2010, as part of their ... [Link] - Labor Day Alert for Tennessee DUI Enforcement
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 11:06 pm
As summer fades, the Labor Day weekend is upon us. Motorists and boaters will be out in full force in the Volunteer State this weekend. Holiday weekends also mark an increased effort by the police for DUI enforcement and more boat checks by the Tennessee Wildlife Resource officers.Firs , I encourage every one to drive safe and drink responsibly.. However ... [Link] - A new wrinkle in ALR practice?
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 8:05 pm
I spent part of my morning at the State Office of Administrative Hearings on an ALR hearing for a DWI client. While observing some of the other hearings I noticed something I'd never seen before -- administrative law judges admitting documents even though an officer failed to appear after being subpoenaed.Rule 159.211(c)(2) of the Texas Administrative Code states:An officer's sworn ... [Link] - Santa Rosa Crash, Driver Arrested for Eighth DUI
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 7:38 pm
Hector Marin was arrested for suspicion of drunken driving last Wednesday after running a red light and smashing into a Land Rover. Fortunately no one was injured as a result of this alcohol related crash. Investigating officers determined that Mr. Marin was under the influence and placed him under arrest for DUI. He subsequently submitted to a breath test with ... [Link] - Mandatory IID Installment for 1st Time Los Angeles DUI Drivers: Will the Experiment Work?
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 4:13 am
It’s been nearly two months since the implementation of the AB 91 pilot program, which mandates that first time Los Angeles DUI offenders install interlock ignition devices (IIDs) in their vehicles. So let’s assess whether this program has been helpful, harmful, or neutral. A bit of background on AB 91 first. Mike Feuer, a Los Angeles assemblyman, introduced the law, ... [Link] - Celebrity Los Angeles DUI Bloggers Muse Fate of George Michael, as Wham! Singer Slams into London Storefront
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 4:13 am
Celebrity blogs and other media that cover Southern California DUI events have been bubbling over about the latest charges against former Wham! singer George Michael. The 47-year-old 80’s pop icon got arrested in London on July 4 after he crashed his Range Rover into a photo shop in London. The pop star tested negative for DUI but positive for driving ... [Link] - Celebrity Southern California DUI Bloggers Weigh in on Bengals Linebacker’s NFL Punishment
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 4:13 am
As this blog reported earlier this year, NFL linebacker Rey Maualuga caused a stir in the sports celebrity Los Angeles DUI community in January when he got pulled over in Kentucky for DUI after he smashed into two parked cars and a parking meter. Maualuga ultimately pled guilty to driving under the influence and had to contend with the following ... [Link] - Tampa DUI News – Tampa Teenager Hit By Alleged Drunk Driver
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 10:11 pm
A Tampa city worker is under arrest for allegedly hitting a teenager while driving under the influence of alcohol. Both the Tampa Tribune and St. Pete Times are carrying stories about 47-year-old Richard Anthony Stephens, who according to both newspapers is a City of Tampa employee with the public works department. There are conflicting reports on the age of the ... [Link] - Paris Hilton Charged with Felony Cocaine Possession
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 10:11 pm
Socialite Paris Hilton who was arrested in Las Vegas on August 27th has been formally charged with felony possession of a controlled substance, while her boyfriend was arrested for DUI. Hilton’s boyfriend, Cy Waits was driving a black Cadillac Escalade on the Las Vegas Strip when he was pulled over after police supposedly smelled marijuana coming out of the vehicle. ... [Link] - Michigan Smoking Ban Leads to Fewer Drunk Driving Arrests
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 10:11 pm
Smoking Ban Means Fewer DUIs Michigan’s smoking ban went into effect on May 1, 2010. Since that time bar and restaurant owners have reported a decrease in business. For example, at the Blarney Stone Pub in Berkley, the manager says alcohol sales have plummeted after May 1. Some bar owners have said their alcohol sales have decreased by as much ... [Link] - Part 1 - Adding Insult to Injury: Should You Post Bail When You're Charged with a DWI?
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 7:44 pm
One problem that most people arrested for DWI will quickly encounter is that Minnesota judges think that they are required to set bail in DWI cases. This means that before you are found guilty - sometimes before you even appear in court - the State will require to you pay them for the privilege of being allowed to go home, ... [Link] - It's August 31 - Did you Renew Your Vehicle's Registration Tabs?
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 7:30 pm
Today the Court of Appeals issued a decision that clarifies the current scope of Minnesota’s vehicle registration laws. In the case of State v. Carter, the Court held that it is illegal to drive a vehicle on Minnesota roads unless you have renewed your registration - and that you must renew your registration by the end of the month that ... [Link] - Avoiding a DUI in New Jersey
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 6:13 pm
The obvious way to avoid a DUI in New Jersey is to simply not drive if you’ve been drinking or plan to drink. Alcohol affects everyone differently since there are a number of factors that go into determining one’s intoxication. Some of these factors include the amount of food and other liquid that has been consumed as well as height, ... [Link] - Middle Township, NJ, Resident Faces DWI Charges following Accident that Seriously Injured Passenger
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 4:22 pm
A New Jersey driver was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after the vehicle in which he and another man were traveling crashed on Route 47 early on a Sunday morning. According to news reports, the accident occurred in Middle Township when 21-year-old Ryan Simcox of the township's Rio Grande area apparently lost control of the vehicle. As ... [Link] - Misconceptions About DUI Defense
Monday, August 30, 2010 11:57 pm
Another misconception about drunk driving cases are they are just like any other criminal case.Here's an example. In the normal first degree murder case , the State of Tennessee will have the police do an in depth crime scene investigation. The, the assistant district attorney may order ballistics tests , blood splatter patterns and collect other forensic evidence. All that ... [Link] - Maryland Administrative Hearings Also Follow a DUI Arrest
Monday, August 30, 2010 9:12 pm
Many defendants charged with DUI in Maryland are dismayed to find out that not only do they have to go to court and face criminal charges, but they must also fight the MVA in a separate proceeding. Even if the criminal defendant is found "not guilty" of all charges in criminal court, the MVA may still suspend the defendant's driver's ... [Link] - DUI Problems Continue for Mary Kennedy
Monday, August 30, 2010 5:42 pm
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s wife was once again arrested for DUI, this time for allegedly driving under the influence of drugs. Mary Kennedy was pulled over for speeding at 8 in the morning, according to the Journal News, when police decided to perform sobriety tests and made the arrest for driving while impaired by drugs. According to the police report, ... [Link] - Taping a Cop Making an Arrest is a Felony
Monday, August 30, 2010 5:36 pm
I think the following news story speaks for itself: ACLU Challenges Illinois Eavesdropping Act Lawsuit cites cases of people charged with breaking the law for making audio recordings of police in action Chicago, IL. Aug. 18 – It’s not unusual or illegal for police officers to flip on a camera as they get out of their squad car to talk ... [Link] - DUI Arrests Up in South Carolina: Some Say it’s a Fundrasing Tool
Sunday, August 29, 2010 9:08 pm
Arrests across South Carolina for driving under the influence are way up, road fatalities are way down and there’s disagreement as to why. Spartanburg Solicitor Trey Gowdy told The GreenvilleNewshe believes the drop in highway deaths shows the latest reforms to the state’s DUI laws are working. “I would say it’s a success,” he said. Others point to increased DUI ... [Link] - New App Measures BAC
Sunday, August 29, 2010 4:46 am
Drinking just became much more high-tech. Funtoxication, an iPhone and iPod Touch application that measures users’ blood alcohol content, has been garnering attention recently for its fun, easy-to-use format and unique design. Michael Tankenoff, owner of North Loop Media, LLC and creator of Funtoxication, came up with the idea last year as a graduate student at the University of Minnesota. ... [Link] - Mass. DUI Consequences for Pilots
Saturday, August 28, 2010 8:36 pm
Being convicted for DUI in Massachusetts or having your driver’s license suspended for operating under the influence can have severe consequences for pilots and pilots license applicants. CFR Part 61, Pilot Certification Consequences, explains that pilots are required to notify the FAA of DUI convictions or DUI related license suspensions within sixty (60) days of the event. Notifications must be ... [Link] - NHTSA Starts DUI Campaign With New DUI Statistics
Saturday, August 28, 2010 5:35 pm
The U.S. Department of Transportation is kicking of this year’s campaign against drunk driving with some new data gathered about the habits of drivers when it comes to alcohol. One piece of data gathered from surveys released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that 8 percent of all drivers have driven drunk in the last year. That translates ... [Link] - It Does Not Always Pay to Cooperate With Police!
Saturday, August 28, 2010 3:29 pm
I recently had two similar DUI cases with very different results. Each case involved a drunk driver who was involved in a one car accident. One driver ran into a parked train and the other driver hit a tree. In each case the driver was alone and there were no witnesses to the accident. The drunk driver of the vehicle ... [Link] - A Clever Ruse
Saturday, August 28, 2010 1:45 am
As Scott Ealy drove down the interstate, a sign caught his eye: “Police Drug Checkpoint Ahead.” Scott took a photo of the sign. Such a checkpoint would be unlawful. But what if the sign was just a ruse to get drivers to exit the interstate? According to the Effingham Daily News (h/t: Scott Ealy), [...] [Link] - Serious Injuries in Fort Lauderdale DUI Investigations
Friday, August 27, 2010 10:51 pm
Fort Lauderdale DUI Attorneys often defend cases where blood was forcibly drawn from the DUI suspect. Florida law states that the DUI must have resulted in serious bodily injury before such a search is permitted. The officer must have reason to believe that the accident in which the DUI defendant was involved actually resulted in the injuries. Therefore, a blood ... [Link] - Blood Draws in Fort Lauderdale DUI Arrests
Friday, August 27, 2010 10:51 pm
Where there is evidence that serious bodily injury occurred in a Fort Lauderdale DUI investigation, the odor of an alcoholic beverage is not necessary to forcibly draw blood from a DUI suspect. Fort Lauderdale DUI attorneys are often asked about the odor of alcohol on a DUI suspects breath. Even without an odor of alcohol, an officer may still have ... [Link] - California DUI Sobriety Checkpoint Schedule 8/27/10
Friday, August 27, 2010 10:51 pm
Here’s the latest information on this weekend’s California DUI sobriety / driver’s license checkpoints. For the more “general” announcements, you can call the corresponding law enforcement agency a couple of hours before the scheduled DUI roadblock to find out more specific details. Friday 8/27 The California Highway Patrol King City area office will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint today on ... [Link] - Florida Police Stepping Up Drunk Driving (DUI) Arrests Now Through Labor Day
Friday, August 27, 2010 7:24 pm
You may have seen commercials sponsored by police and other law enforcement agencies warning people that they will be arrested for DUI if they drive drunk. The slogan for the advertisement is, "Over the Limit, Under Arrest." Of course, in Florida the legal limit for DUI is 0.08. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced that they are ... [Link] - New Jersey DWI Alert: Drunk Driving Enforcement Increases around NJ for Labor Day Holiday
Friday, August 27, 2010 3:17 pm
With the coming holiday weekend police agencies around the Garden State will be on a heightened alert for partiers and other people driving while intoxicated between picnics and family gatherings. Regardless of the bad economy, drunken driving arrests and summonses are certain to increase in the next couple weeks. As a New Jersey DWI defense attorney and drunk driver lawyer, ... [Link] - You've Been Stopped for DUI -- Stay Calm
Friday, August 27, 2010 11:49 am
Getting pulled over by the police can be nerve-racking, especially if you're being stopped for a DUI. The best thing to do if you’re asked to pull over is to do so calmly and safely. Be patient and polite to the officer. You may be asked to perform one or more Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) ranging from following a ... [Link] - Gulfport DUI Lawyers Explain the Walk-and-Turn Field Sobriety Test
Friday, August 27, 2010 11:49 am
Gulfport DUI lawyers Crowley & Ray frequently handle DUI cases where the driver took a field sobriety test called the walk-and-turn test. This is the second field sobriety test Mississippi DUI officers are trained to administer. The walk-and-turn test is given immediately after the HGN test. DUI officers are trained that the first step in administering the walk-and-turn test is ... [Link] - DUI Attorney Helper Blog Explains How Officers Make Drinking and Driving Arrests
Friday, August 27, 2010 1:30 am
It’s a big question: how do officers know you’ve been drinking and driving? And it’s not so obvious. Leading DUI network and blog DUI Attorney Helper highlights exactly how police officers act prior to a DUI arrest, informing readers on not only the dangers and consequences, but also the process. What happens in a DUI arrest? How do officers know ... [Link] - Attorney tries new tack to keep record from media
Thursday, August 26, 2010 11:23 pm
A Seattle attorney is battling to keep the news media from seeing a deputy’s report from her June arrest on suspicion of drunken driving took a novel twist this week, baffling officials with the King County Sheriff’s Office. Her attorney, Tyler Firkins, filed a motion Monday in King County District Court in Shoreline, seeking to use a rule that governs ... [Link] - How to Clear Your Criminal Record in Tennessee
Thursday, August 26, 2010 8:19 pm
I had a question posted by someone on the expungement process in Tennessee. The question is " In expunging you record with multiple jurisdictions do you have to go to each individual courthouse". The answer is you must go to each county in which the criminal charge was filed to complete the expungement procedure. I re-posted the video on " ... [Link] - What Happens at a DUI Arraignment Hearing?
Thursday, August 26, 2010 5:44 pm
The arraignment hearing generally is the first time a defendant appears in front of a criminal court judge. In most jurisdictions a prosecutor will be present representing the rights and interests of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] [Link] - Gulfport, Mississippi DUI Lawyer Discusses the HGN Field Sobriety Test
Thursday, August 26, 2010 5:00 pm
The first standardized field sobriety test Mississippi DUI officers are trained to administer is the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test (HGN). This test requires the driver to follow a pen or other object with his eyes. What is Nystagmus? Nystagmus is the involuntary jerking of the eyes. A person generally does not know his eyes are jerking, as it is virtually ... [Link] - Robert Rizzo Pleads Guilty to DUI
Thursday, August 26, 2010 4:33 pm
Huntington Beach, California. Robert Rizzo used to be the City Manager of Bell, California, but he left his post after some trouble. The monkey on his back was a DUI arrest and his... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] [Link] - Florida DUI Challenge
Thursday, August 26, 2010 3:53 pm
The Florida Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have started the "2010 Florida DUI Challenge". Any law enforcement departments in Florida, including Jacksonville, can participate in the program. There are six areas that are analyzed in the challenge. They are: DUI Enforcement DUI Policy DUI Special Ops Law Enforcement's participation in DUI campaigns, national and local ... [Link] - Delco DUI Taskforce to arrest everyone ‘Over the limit’
Thursday, August 26, 2010 6:43 am
The problem of impaired-driving is a serious one. While America witnessed a decline in the number of impaired-driving fatalities from 2007-2008, the numbers are still too high. That’s why the Northern Delaware County DUI Taskforce today announced it will join other law enforcement agencies throughout the country in support of an intensive crackdown on impaired driving now until Sept. 6, ... [Link] - Collin County District Clerk Case (Edited)
Thursday, August 26, 2010 4:35 am
Well, sorry about the crude posts, but I thought my readers would want to know what was going on live in this case. After speaking with some courthouse workers (who actually had to work and didn't have time to sit in the courtroom), I decided to "live blog" from my iPhone at the last minute. It was a frustrating experience, ... [Link] - Jacksonville Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Caused By Involuntary Intoxication
Thursday, August 26, 2010 4:35 am
Jacksonville Driving Under the Influence (DUI) occurs when a person drives under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance to the extent that he or she is impaired. Most people understand that you cannot drive a vehicle when you have had too much to drink. The same is true for medications. For example, even if a person is prescribed ... [Link]
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