The stereotypical drunk driver is usually young, often male, and is typically driving alone or with other people his age. Rarely are drunk drivers assumed to be mothers or, heaven forbid, grandmothers. The truth, however, is that all sorts of people are arrested for drunk driving every day. And, while young males are arrested for [...]
University of Illinois linebacker Ashante Williams has pleaded guilty to DUI and been sentenced to 2 years probation, a $1200 fine and 125 hours of community service. He was found to have a BAC level of .177 and continues to attend alcohol counseling as part of the deal. He has since returned to the football [...]
Mark Ditka, son of former Bears coach Mike Ditka, has pleaded not guilty to DUI charges on October 19. It is the third time he has been arrested for DUI but the charges in one case were reduced and the other case was dismissed. The Chicago Tribune local section reports that his brother, Michael P. [...]
A few years ago, Curry Todd, a state representative in Tennessee, gained national notoriety for sponsoring a law that allowed people to carry handguns in bars and restaurants. While this law seemed to be misguided to many observers, it did come with a key caveat: those carrying handguns could not drink alcohol while they were [...]
Truro police chief John Lundborn’s arraignment for an OUI he received October 14, 2011 has been postponed until the case can have a change of venue. A local radio station reported that this is to reduce the chance of any conflict of interest. The chief was involved in a one vehicle accident and was subsequently [...]
After amassing a fortune by creating the Wal-Mart retailing juggernaut, Sam Walton left billions of dollars in inheritance money for his descendants. As a result of this massive inheritance, Walton’s relatives still remain in the spotlight, whether they like it or not. One Walton heiress who recently captured the public’s attention is 62-year-old Alice Walton, [...]
The Lone Wolf Mobile Company based in Austin Texas announced last month that there is a smart phone app available that can mimic a balancing test performed during a DUI stop. It is called DUI kNOw One-leg stand. You put on the phone and after accessing the app, you place the phone in your pocket [...]
This year’s NFL season has seen its share of surprises, from the mysterious struggles of the star-laden Philadelphia Eagles, to the notable absence of publicity-hogging stars like Terrell Owens and Brett Favre. No development, however, has been more shocking than the sudden success of the Buffalo Bills, a team that has spent most of the [...]
A state representative in Tennessee was arrested for driving under the influence according to an Associated Press story released October 13. The lawmaker had sponsored a bill in 2009 that made it legal to carry firearms into establishments that served alcohol, as long as the gun owner did not drink anything alcoholic. He did have [...]
Montana is known for its beautiful scenery, wide open spaces, and strong advocacy of personal liberties. Most notably, the state is famous for having the largest per capita gun ownership rates in the United States. However, despite this affinity for personal liberties, Montana recently passed a new DUI law that some observers are calling too [...]