Marijuana DUI Law Fails to Pass California State Legislature A proposed law that would lead to marijuana DUI conviction based on trace amounts of THC in the blood failed to pass California’s state legislature. The law, AB 2500, was proposed by Assemblyman Jim Frazier, and would have led to DUI convictions based on any THC metabolites found in the suspect’s blood stream. A similar piece of legislation was struck down in Arizona at the end of April, based on the state’s medical marijuana laws. THC metabolites can remain in the blood stream … [Read more...]
SC 3rd Highest in the Nation for DUI
May 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
New Study Shows South Carolina Ranks 3rd in the Country for DUI Accidents and Deaths A new study shows that South Carolina has the third most DUI-related accidents and deaths in the country. In 2012 alone, 360 people were killed in accidents related to driving under the influence, or DUI. The state also ranked 20th in the country for DUI arrests, at 17,906 arrests in 2012. Many of the drunk drivers were minors, with 2.8 underage deaths related to DUI accidents per 100,000 people – the 6th highest rank in the United States. Although … [Read more...]
Arizona Overturns Marijuana DUI Ruling
April 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Arizona Court Says Lingering Marijuana Not Enough to Prosecute for DUI Currently, 21 states and Washington, DC have passed legislation allowing medical use of marijuana, and two states – Colorado and Washington State – allow recreational use of the drug. These laws, however, have led to more DUI arrests related to marijuana use, and complicated DUID (Driving Under the Influence of Drugs) laws. Arizona, although it allows medical marijuana use, has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to intoxication and DUI law, and until recently, people … [Read more...]
Tampa Bay Lightning’s Rick Malone Arrested for DUI
April 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey Star Rick Malone Arrested on DUI Charges Early Saturday morning, April 12th, Tampa Bay Lightning’s left wing Rick Malone was arrested on DUI charges, as well as for possession of cocaine. The 34-year-old hockey star was arrested around 5:40 AM in Tampa, FL, according to a police report. Reportedly, a police officer saw Malone’s SUV strike a curb, so the officer pulled Malone over. When he smelled alcohol on Malone’s breath, the officer asked Malone to take a field sobriety test, which Malone refused. However, … [Read more...]
David Cassidy’s Latest DUI Lands Him in Rehab
April 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
David Cassidy Required to go to Rehab, Gets Probation, After Latest DUI In the trial for his third DUI arrest since 2010, David Cassidy was given 5 years’ probation, and ordered to go to rehab. Cassidy’s sentence including 60 months of probation, along with 90 days’ live-in rehab for alcohol abuse, in connection with his latest DUI arrest, which occurred in January of this year near the Los Angeles International Airport. In addition to the rehab stint and probation, the former pop singer will also undergo a 9-month alcohol education … [Read more...]
Six Kershaw County Businesses Busted for Underage Drinking
March 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Six Clerks in Kershaw County Cited for Allowing Underage Drinking and Selling Alcohol to Minors Six clerks at businesses in Kershaw County were cited on Wednesday, March 19th, for selling alcohol to minors and thereby allowing underage drinking. The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office undercover operation used underage volunteers, with their parents knowledge and consent, to attempt to buy alcohol at 24 establishments. They were successful in 6 cases. Citations for underage drinking and selling alcohol to minors were issued to the BP service … [Read more...]
Dozens Arrested at St. Patrick’s Day DUI Checkpoints
March 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Nationally, DUI Checkpoints on St. Patrick’s Day Land Several People in Jail Across the country, several cities set up DUI checkpoints to help monitor drunk or impaired driving on St. Patrick’s Day. In Kansas City, Missouri, an overnight DUI checkpoint led to 31 arrests. Police stopped 596 vehicles on Monday, March 17th, during a five-hour DUI checkpoint. Officers also issued tickets for other traffic violations, including seven citations for driving with a suspended license, and two hazardous driving citations. Police also arrested two … [Read more...]
Justin Bieber’s Florida DUI Trial Set for May
March 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Justin Bieber Goes to Trial for Florida DUI in May On Tuesday, March 11th, a trial date for Justin Bieber’s Florida DUI charge was set for May 5th. Bieber was formally charged with driving under the influence of drugs, resisting arrest, and possessing an invalid driver’s license. No plea deal has been offered to the young Canadian pop star, who has officially pleaded not guilty to the DUI charges. Often, first offenders receive a plea deal to avoid potential jail time. "All we're going to say is, we're going to prepare for a trial and … [Read more...]
Colorado Campaigns Against DUID from Marijuana
March 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
“Stoned Driving” Campaign Warns About DUID Colorado recently passed legislation legalizing recreational marijuana use. However, the legislation has increased DUI charges as drivers are being pulled over for driving under the influence of marijuana. To help combat the problem, the Colorado Department of Transportation released the “Drive High, Get a DUI” campaign on Thursday, March 6th. The series of ads take a humorous spin on the situation, showing spacey marijuana users behind the wheel, flaking out on easy, everyday tasks. One of the … [Read more...]
Kerry Kennedy Not Guilty of DUI from Drugs
March 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Jury Finds Kerry Kennedy Not Guilty for DUI After Taking Sleeping Pills A four-day trial and jury deliberation for less than two hours led to a “not guilty” verdict for human rights activist Kerry Kennedy in a trial alleging misdemeanor DUI from prescription drugs. Kennedy is the former wife of New York governor Andrew Cuomo, the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy and niece of John F. Kennedy. At her trial, she was accused of negligent driving after she took a prescription sleeping pill. She stated that she accidentally took the sleeping pill … [Read more...]
