Drunk Driving Legislation

Montana DUI Laws Must Reconcile its Culture of Drinking and Driving

Legal-Writer Legal-Writer — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:40:57 GMT

Montana DUI Laws Must Reconcile its Culture of Drinking and Driving Montana is a state that prides itself on its independent spirit, and its frontier heritage. One of the ways that this spirit shows itself is in the state’s slow

Guilty plea in DUI case that led to new law

Legal-Writer Legal-Writer — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 18:19:39 GMT

Guilty Plea in New York Case That Led to New DUI Law Carmen Huertas plead guilty recently to DUI in a case that caused public outrage and led to the passage of a new DUI law in New York state

New Colorado DUI Court Emphasizes Treatment

Trevor Higgins — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:27:10 GMT

New Colorado DUI Court Emphasizes Treatment Using an existing drug court as a model, a new specialized DUI court is opening in Larimer County, in Colorado, on July 1, according to an article in the Loveland Connection. It has taken

Senator Schumer Pushes DUI Legislation

Trevor Higgins — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:53:43 GMT

Senator Schumer Pushes DUI Legislation Law would fund next generation of ignition interlock legislation U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing legislation that would promote the development of in car technology to keep some drivers from driving while intoxicated, according to

DUI Prevention Programs That Work

Legal-Writer Legal-Writer — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 18:12:11 GMT

DUI Arrest Prevention Programs That Work Every year, federal and state governments spend big bucks trying to prevent drunk driving. These efforts include roadblocks, increased DUI patrols, education, steeper DUI penalties, new technology and new DUI laws. While many of

Connecticut Wrestles with Repeat DUI Laws

Maria Martuccio — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:26:58 GMT

Connecticut Wrestles with Repeat DUI Laws Sandra Lee Jacobson did not let tickets, probation or a suspended license keep her from getting behind the wheel of her car with a blood alcohol level that was double the legal limit. It

Georgia DUI Task Force Leads to More Arrests

Legal-Writer Legal-Writer — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 18:17:12 GMT

Georgia DUI Task Force Leads to More Arrests In Savannah, Georgia, the Nighthawks are sending a message to drunk drivers, pulling over those under investigation for DUI and making DUI arrests above and beyond the program’s expectations. The Georgia State

California DUI bill stalls over budget concerns

Trevor Higgins — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 22:54:34 GMT

California DUI Law Stalls Over Budget Concerns The San Mateo Count Times is reporting that a proposed bill to toughen laws on repeat DUI offenders is stuck in committee over concerns that it will cost too much, and that it

Senator’s son gets DUI, draws attention to state vehicles

Legal-Writer Legal-Writer — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 20:04:20 GMT

Senator’s son Arrested for DUI Case draws attention to state vehicles A DUI arrest is drawing even more attention on government spending and waste in Illinois, a state notorious for political drama and corruption. The Chicago Tribune is reporting the

California Expands DUI Prosecution and Prevention Efforts

Trevor Higgins — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 22:57:08 GMT

California Expands DUI Prosecution and Prevention Efforts The California Highway Patrol and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office recently released a series of announcements heralding an expansion of efforts to prosecute and apprehend DUI offenders in the state, and to