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...]
Kerry Kennedy’s DUI Trial Begins in NY
February 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Kerry Kennedy Alleges Drug Mix-Up at DUI Trial Kerry Kennedy’s DUI trial began on Monday, February 24th, alleging that the niece of the late president John F. Kennedy caused a car accident while under the influence of a sleeping aid. The 43-year-old Kennedy alleges that she accidentally took an Ambien, rather than her thyroid medication, before getting behind the wheel of her Lexus. The unfortunate drug mix-up led her to cause a car accident with a tractor-trailer, continue to drive, and then fall asleep behind the wheel further down the … [Read more...]
Another DUI Charge for 3 Doors Down Bassist
February 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
3 Doors Down Bassist Faces Another DUI Charge The former bassist and founding member of the band 3 Doors Down faces a second DUI charge in Mississippi after officers found him slumped over the steering wheel. On Tuesday, February 18th, Todd Harrell was arrested on second-offense DUI in D’Iberville, Mississippi. Last August, he was arrested on his first DUI charge in the state, although he also faces a vehicular homicide charge in Tennessee related to driving under the influence. Officers responded to a citizen’s tip on Tuesday night … [Read more...]
