May, 2011 Articles

The state of Texas is famous for its tough laws, and DWI is no exception.

The state of Texas is famous for its tough laws, and DWI is no exception. One particular distinguishing characteristic between DWI and other crimes is the fact that most people who are convicted of ...
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DUID Laws in Texas

When one thinks of DUI or DWI, alcohol usually comes to mind. However, with the increasing use and “abuse” of both illegal drugs and prescription medications, people are being cited and charged for ...
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Woman Arrested For Giving False Name To Police

Officer Pulls Over Woman Who Gave Them Her Roommates Name After being questioned by a police officer about a disturbance near her home, a woman was arrested when the policeman realized she had given ...
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MADD Recognizes Officers For Excellence

Two Massachusetts Police Honored Again By Group The anti-drunk driving organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving, or MADD, held a ceremony honoring police for their work enforcing DUI and OUI laws in ...
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Fire Captain Pleads Not Guilty To DUI Hit-And-Run

Off-Duty Fireman Hits Bicyclist While Drunk A captain in the Long Beach fire department entered a not guilty plea earlier this month, after allegedly striking and severely injuring a bicyclist, the ...
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Chino Hills Man Gets 31 Years For Fatal DUI

Drunk Driver Causes Multiple Accidents And Flees Scene A man received a sentence of 31 years for the slaying of a man a year ago, reports the Contra Costa Times. The 37-year old man was drinking in a ...
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An Overview of Georgia DUI Laws

It is a criminal offense to operate a car, truck or motorcycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In the state of Georgia, a person is considered “driving under the influence” if their ...
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How Drunk Driving Became Illegal

History has proven that drinking and driving do not mix. However unpopular “drinking and driving” or conversely “driving under the influence” has become, alcohol was once a household staple and in ...
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Oregon DUII Repeat Offenders Get Harsher Penalties

In November of last year, the passing of Measure 73 changes Oregon state criminal code for anyone who is found guilty of driving under the influence of intoxicants ( DUII ). According to the new laws, ...
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Key Factors That Affect Your Blood Alcohol Level

The best strategy for avoiding a DUI is not getting behind the wheel in the first place if you have been drinking but what do you do if it's unavoidable? Gaining knowledge of what affects your blood ...
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