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6 Questions Your DUI Lawyer Will Ask You

January 14, 2014

(US Law) If you are arrested for driving under the influence it is in your best interest to consult a criminal lawyer who has experience defending DUI cases in your state. Punishments for this crime in the state of Washington are particularly harsh, but you may be able to receive a lesser sentence or be […]

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Sherriff’s Deputy Fired after DUI Arrest

August 20, 2013

Jason Williams, a Knox County sheriff’s deputy, was fired Monday after being jailed on a DUI charge and three counts of theft.  Williams, 40, is accused of trying to steal a car and attempting to drive it while intoxicated.  The former Knox County Corrections officer is currently being held on a $17,000 bond in the […]

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Republican Party Suspends Spokeswoman after DUI

July 29, 2013

Kelsey Christine Cooper, the spokeswoman for the Republican Party of Kentucky, has been placed on a two week unpaid suspension after being arrested on DUI charges in Lexington last Saturday night.  Cooper, who was hired by the Republican Party earlier this year, was arrested by Lexington police and taken to Lexington-Fayette Urban County Jail.  Records […]

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Is The Drink-Driving Message Really Getting Through?

December 11, 2012

The don’t drink and drive message has been a part of many anti-alcohol and drinking awareness campaigns through the years. Many approaches have been used, from television ads to community and law enforcement efforts.  Responsible Drinking Campaigns Many alcohol vendors have jumped on the bandwagon to encourage patrons to drink responsibly. In fact, every holiday […]

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Effects a DUI Can Have on Your License

September 27, 2012

(US criminal law) Being convicted of a DUI comes with many consequences, but one of the most overlooked is the effect a DUI conviction can have on your driver’s license. From the loss of driving privileges to points being added onto your license and more, being convicted of a DUI can truly wreak havoc on […]

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Can Dram Shop Laws Factor Into a DUI?

July 29, 2012

Describing a bar or tavern as a “Dram Shop” is so antiquated that most people might think that it is used only in 18th century literature, plays and the occasional television show. However, the term “Dram Shop” was enshrined as a legal standard back in the early 19th century, and as such all laws pertaining […]

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How Will a DWI Affect Your Employment?

July 6, 2012

(US Law) While some Buffalo, New York residents may think that a DWI conviction simply means paying a fine in addition to losing driving privileges for a brief time period, this notion could not be further from the truth. If you are convicted of DWI in Western New York, you may be faced with a […]

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Aggravated DUI in Arizona

May 28, 2012

The State of Arizona is known for having some of the strictest DUI laws in the country along with having a Sheriff who will make you wear pink underwear and live in a Tent should you be arrested for DUI! Arizona has the standard DUI/DWI charges with a BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) of .08. Arizona […]

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DUI Convictions Equals Hefty Fines (US Law)

April 28, 2012

Before getting caught driving under the influence, think about the life-altering implications discussed in this article.  Apart from the risk of causing harm to yourself and others, there are financial  costs to consider, and also the overall toll it’ll have in your life. Fines will have to be paid, and this will vary depending on […]

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