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New 2012 Drunk Driving Laws

Justin Witzmann — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:43:50 +0000

States are constantly looking for the best way to minimize drunk driving related deaths. In order to do that these states frequently tweak their respective DUI/DWI laws in order to deter drunk driving.

As of January 1, 2012 several changes to the pre-existing drunk driving laws have gone into effect throughout the United [...]

New Arizona DUI Law Effective 2012

Justin Witzmann — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:45:45 +0000

A minor change to the DUI law enacted by the Arizona legislature became effective on January 1, 2012 and is more lenient to first time DUI offenders, according to azcentral.com.

This retreat was a curious move by a state that is known to be one of if not the toughest state in the nation when it [...]

Practice Area Spotlight: Drunk Driving

Caitlyn Obolsky, Esq. — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:44:00 +0000

You can use LawInfo.com free legal resources to help you easily navigate the complex field of drunk driving laws. LawInfo.com also hosts Lead Counsel Rated Drunk Driving Attorneys to help protect you or your family member’s when faced with drunk driving charges.

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Drunk Driving Arrests this Holiday Season

Shannon Blanchard, Esq. — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:13:46 +0000

I, like most everyone else, am excited to celebrate this holiday season. Unfortunately, for some, the celebrating will lead to too much: too much celebrating, too much drinking and too many problems.

Celebrity Arrests this Past Week for Drunk Driving

Kicking off this season of celebratory cheer, several notable people have already wound up in [...]

Excessive Alcohol Consumption Costs the U.S. over 2 Billion Dollars

Shannon Blanchard, Esq. — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:31:13 +0000

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a report outlining the results of a new study. The study shows that excessive drinking ends up costing the United States billions, specifically $223.5 billion in 2006.

The bottom line of the report declared that researchers estimated that excessive drinking cost $746 per [...]

What Happens After a DUI Arrest?

GuestWriter — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:00:18 +0000

Today’s guest article provided by our friends at www.1800DUILaws.com who provide drunk driving legal resources

Getting a DUI is something no one expects to happen, yet oftentimes many people find themselves with handcuffs around their wrists worrying about what [...]

How Can a Seattle DUI Attorney Help Me With My Case?

Sarah Lindquist, Esq. — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:00:17 +0000

In Washington State, you will be cited for a DUI if your blood alcohol level is .08 or above. Because you automatically give consent to have your blood alcohol taken if the police believe you have been driving under the influence of alcohol, your license will be revoked if you refuse to take the test.

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Lindsay Lohan In Jail, Without Bail – Breaking News

Mark Sweet, Esq — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:45:57 +0000

Lindsay Lohan is now in custody. Judge Elden Fox denied Lindsay Lohan bail and she will be forced to stay in prison until October 22, 2010. The reason for her incarceration? Two failed court-mandated drug tests, one of which she tested positive for cocaine after she was arressted for a DUI.

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Jets Wide Receiver Arrested For DWI After Being Pulled Over For Tinted Windows

Mark Sweet, Esq — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:11:10 +0000

By Mark Sweet, ESQ

Braylon Edwards, a wide receiver for the New York Jets who has previously been placed on probation after pleading no contest to misdemeanor aggravated disorderly conduct after being accused of punching a man outside a nightclub, was recently arrested for driving while intoxicated according to The Associated Press. Edwards was pulled [...]

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Lindsey O'Neil, Esq. — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:08:48 +0000

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