North Dakota Supreme Court Denies Access to Software

Bismarck, North Dakota. A crafty DUI defense attorney, Steven Light, in North Dakota raised an interesting legal issue, but the state Supreme Court denied the motion. DUI breath test machines utilize software to compute the test results.
In order to mount an aggressive DUI defense an experienced attorney must attack every piece of evidence and each [...]

No Anthony Carmelo! Denver Nugget Star Arrested for DUI

Denver, Colorado - April 14, 2008. The Denver Nuggets’ All-Star Carmelo Anthony was arrested for DUI. Police allegedly witnessed Carmelo weaving and failing to dim his headlights.
According to Detective Sharon Hahn, Melo did not successfully complete the field sobriety tests. Melo was then arrested and transported to the police station for further processing. During the [...]

Scott Spiezio Pleas Guilty to DUI & Hit and Run Charges

Newport Beach, California. Scott Spiezio ended his criminal case pleading guilty to DUI and Hit & Run. Pursuant to the plea agreement the prosecutor dropped the aggravated assault and assault and battery charges. Scott was given three years of probation and his punishment includes:

$1,700 in fines and restitution
Complete 80 hours of community service
Complete a 3 [...]

Barron Hilton Ends DUI Case with Guilty Plea

Los Angeles, California - April 9, 2008. Paris Hilton’s younger brother, Barron, ended his journey through the criminal justice system. Barron entered a plea of no contest to DUI and possessing a false driver’s license. In return the prosecutors dismissed two additional criminal charges.
Barron was given a slew of probation conditions and terms by the [...]

Mischa Barton Settles Her DUI Case with Prosecutors

Los Angeles, California - April 10, 2008. Mischa Barton has settled her DUI case with prosecutors today. Mischa was not present in court, but her attorney entered a plea of no contest to the DUI. The possession of marijuana charge was dismissed and the driving without a license crime was amended down to an infraction.
The [...]

Carolina Panthers’ Dwayne Jarrett Busted for DUI

Charlotte, North Carolina. Dwayne Jarrett is a wide received for the Carolina Panthers, and returned to Charlotte for a team conditioning program in mid March. During his visit he was arrested for DUI. Officers noticed Jarrett crossing the center traffic line and blow through a red light. During the traffic stop, Jarrett allegedly failed the [...]

UCLA Assistant Police Chief Jeff Young Busted for DUI

Camarillo, California. Jeff Young has had a decorated career as a police officer. Young served as a lieutenant for the Oxnard police, and police chief for Cal State University. He is the current assistant police chief for UCLA. Now his accomplishing career is in jeopardy.
Young drove his SUV into a tree in Camarillo. He was [...]

Nickelback Singer Chad Kroeger Convicted of DUI

Surrey, British Columbia. Chad Kroeger, aka Chad Turton, is the frontman for the band Nickelback. Kroeger was arrested for DUI in June 2006 when police witnessed Kroeger speeding through Surrey in his Lamborghini. During the investigation it was determined that Kroeger’s blood alcohol content was double the legal limit.
Kroeger took the case to trial, but [...]

Officer Dave Cox’s Sober Suspect Sues Corvallis Police Deptarment

Corvallis, Oregon. In November, we wrote about Officer Dave Cox of the Corvallis Police Department resigning after arresting his fourth innocent DUI suspect. Cox developed an uncanny ability to arrest sober citizens for driving under the influence. Legally speaking, this is not a good idea because in order for a prosecutor to actually criminally charge [...]

Loveland Officer in Serious Condition Stopping DUI Suspect

Loveland, Colorado - April 4, 2008. The Harlem Globetrotters were entertaining at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colorado this past Friday. It is not uncommon to find local police authorities conducting traffic control for these events as spectators arrive and depart. The police may use traffic cones or barriers forcing vehicles to proceed in [...]

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