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Scott Weiland In and Out of Jail for California DUI
Scott Weiland DUI: Rock singer spends 14 minutes in jail as penalty for drunk driving in LA.
Scott Weiland arrived at a Van Nuys jail at 8:55 Monday morning to begin an eight day sentence for driving under the influence in Los Angeles. He was officially booked shortly after noon and then checked into a prison cell at 6:41 pm. Fourteen minutes later he was released.
The frontman for the Stone Temple Pilots was charged with drunk driving in California following a minor accident on an LA freeway last November. In addition to the jail term, he was sentenced last April to four years of probation, fined two thousand dollars and ordered to complete an alcohol rehabilitation program.
As it was Weiland’s second conviction for DUI in four years, he could have been sentenced to one year in jail. He had just completed a three-year probation for the first drunk driving offense when he was arrested in November.
If you have been arrested for drunk driving in Van Nuys, California you will need to hire a Southern California DUI lawyer to represent you on your DUI charge in California.
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Albuquerque Drunk Driving Arrests Lead to Record Number of Seized Vehicles
Repeat offenders for New Mexico drunk driving create acres of seized vehicles.
The effort by law enforcement agencies to crack down on New Mexico drunk driving has resulted in a record number of seized vehicles. Repeat offenders for drunk driving in Albuquerque have contributed to literally acres of cars and trucks.
One impound lot covers nine acres, with officers seizing about 2,200 vehicles in 2007. In looking at the assortment, one finds expensive trucks to downright clunkers. Albuquerque's deputy city attorney revealed that hard-core alcoholics actually purchase second 'junk' cars as their drinking vehicles. Many NM driving while intoxicated defendants have said "that's my drunk car."
Police periodically conduct auctions of the seized vehicles. More than 3000 DWI seizure vehicles have been sold since the program was initiated seven years ago. Despite costing half a million dollars to run the seizure program, last year there was a profit from towing, auction and storage fees. That money went into a pool for New Mexico drunk driving programs, including education, training and equipment purchases.
State Law Imposes New Penalties for Nebraska DUI
Nebraska joins states requiring installation of ignition interlock device for drunk driving.
Governor Dave Heineman signed into law a bill that dramatically changes the penalties for drunk driving in Nebraska. The law requires the installation of an ignition interlock device for all motorists convicted of Nebraska DUI. Even first time offenders.
Driving under the Influence in Nebraska is charged when a motorist has a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher. An ignition interlock device requires a motorist to breathe into a tube before starting a vehicle. If alcohol is detected the ignition is disabled.
Previously, Nebraska DUI law called for a six month driver’s license suspension for those convicted of drunk driving. Under the new law a motorist can apply for a limited permit after thirty days, allowing travel to work, school or alcohol treatment. They would be required to have an ignition interlock device for 5 months while using the special driver’s permit. If the offender’s BAC was .15% or higher, the suspension term is 60 days before applying for a special permit and an interlock device must be in place for 10 months. There is no distinction between first time offenders and chronic drunk drivers.
The law goes into effect in July.
For more information on DUI laws in Nebraska or to find a DUI lawyer in Nebraska, please visit our Nebraska page.
Police Shift Fight Against New Mexico DWI
Sobriety checkpoints focus on stopping drunk driving in Albuquerque, NM.
Traditionally DWI sobriety checkpoints focus on larger streets and intersections, and they are implemented on the weekend. Albuquerque police are now shifting efforts against driving while intoxicated in New Mexico by setting up roadblocks on smaller roads on any given day of the week.
The goal is to have an element of surprise; making driver’s think twice about drinking and driving in Albuquerque.
On a recent Thursday night, police made 20 arrests for suspicion of DWI. One motorist actually abandoned his vehicle at the roadblock and fled on foot.
For more information on New Mexico DWI Laws and finding a New Mexico DWI laywer, please visit it our New Mexico page.
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Lawmakers Consider Interlock Device for Missouri DWI Offenders
State representatives may require ignition interlock devices for repeat offense of drunk driving in Missouri.
State lawmakers are considering legislation that would call for the mandatory installation of ignition interlock devices in vehicles owned by repeat Missouri DUI offenders. The device requires the motorist to breathe into a testing tube that analyzes the person’s blood alcohol content. If the resulting BAC is .025% or higher, the device disables the ignition of the car.
Statistically it is reported that 3 in 100 cars on the road is operated by a driver with multiple DUI arrests. Whereas it does not mean those motorists are driving drunk at the time, the aim of the proposed law is to reduce the number of chronic drunk drivers on Missouri highways.
If passed, the law would require a motorist convicted of two or more arrests for driving under the influence in Missouri to pay the $400-500 cost for installation of an interlock device, plus a monthly rental fee.
Charged with Driving While Intoxicated in Missouri? You will need to hire a DWI lawyer in Missouri.
Prosecutor Objects to Sealing of Candidate’s Ohio DUI Arrest Records
Candidate for County Commissioner must have felony record sealed in order to hold office.
Jefferson County prosecutor Tom Straus has filed an objection over the sealing of the arrest record of Steve Vukelic. Vukelic is running for the position of County Commissioner, but he has two misdemeanor arrests for drunk driving in Ohio and a felony charge that allegedly involved the bribing of public officials. According to Ohio law, he cannot hold office unless the record is sealed.
The prosecutor stated that the court does not have the authority to seal the record because of the convictions for driving under the influence in Ohio. That is not allowed under new Ohio law.
Vukelic acknowledges the DUI arrests though he says one was expunged. He also disputes the petition’s claim that his felony conviction involved bribery. Vukelic plans to address the issue at a county commissioners meeting, and he says he ultimately hopes the voters have the opportunity to decide if they want him to hold office.
If you have been arrested for drunk driving or OVI in Ohio, you will need to hire a DUI lawyer in Ohio for legal representation.
Police Officer Booked for Louisiana DWI in New Orleans
New Orleans off-duty cop causes wreck and is charged with drunk driving in Louisiana.
A New Orleans police officer has been suspended from duty following a May 1 accident on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. Roy Caballero was off-duty in his 2003 Dodge pick-up when he swerved into oncoming traffic. He sideswiped a Causeway Police vehicle that was pursuing a speeder and then hit the bridge railing. The accident occurred five miles north of Metarie around 3:00 am.
State police were called to the scene because of Caballero’s reported obvious intoxication. Caballero was charged with driving while intoxicated in Louisiana and improper lane use after failing a field sobriety test. He was taken to a police station in Kenner where he refused to submit to a breath test. For the first time in the evening Caballero identified himself as a police officer and the command staff at NOPD was contacted.
Caballero is a 2-year veteran with the New Orleans Police Department working in the 3rd District. He has been suspended without pay pending an internal investigation.
If you have been arrested for Driving While Intoxicated in the New Orleans Parish you will need to hire a New Orleans DWI laywer.
Ultimate Fighter Turns Himself In Over Oregon DUI Case
Chris Leben tries to resolve old arrest for drunk driving in Clackamas County.
Ultimate Fight Championship middleweight Chris Leben surrendered himself to authorities in Clackamas County for probation violations stemming from a 2005 Oregon DUI case. A county judge had issued a bench warrant for Leben because the fighter did not complete terms of his probation before moving to Hawaii in 2007.
Leben became a star in the first season of the reality show ‘The Ultimate Fighter’. He started his UFC career with six wins before losing to the current fight champ. Leben moved to Hawaii to train and teach at Icon Fitness. His DUI defense attorney said that attempts had been made to transfer his probation to Hawaii but they were unsuccessful.
Leben is scheduled to fight Michael Bisping in London on June 7, and it is thought that he wants to clear legal issues stemming from his case of driving under the influence in Oregon in order to obtain a travel visa.
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Governor Gives Counties Money to Fight Alabama DUI
Money part of campaign to reduce fatal accidents in state.
Governor Bob Riley has approved grants totaling over $73,000 to help the city of Montgomery and eight central Alabama counties reduce the number of fatal accidents. The money will help pay for increased highway patrols over the Memorial Day weekend that will look for drunk driving in Alabama, speeding and seat belt violations.
In addition to the city of Montgomery, the money will be distributed to Macon, Russell, Autauga, Lowndes, Lee, Bullock, Elmore and Montgomery county law enforcement agencies.
If you have been charged with drunk driving in Alabama you will need to hire a Alabama DUI lawyer.
Police Rack Up Record Pennsylvania DUI Arrests
There were over 15,000 arrests for drunk driving in Pennsylvania last year.
Recently released statistics show that last year state troopers arrested 15,583 motorists on suspicion of driving under the influence in Pennsylvania. That is a three percent increase in DUI arrests.
During 2006 troopers investigated 4,775 vehicular accidents involving alcohol, an increase of 1%. According to the Pennsylvania highway department, deaths from alcohol related crashes dropped from 544 to 525.
A state police commissioner said that improved recognition of driving while impaired by illegal or prescription drugs has played a key role in the figures.
Arrested for DUI in Pennsylvania? Contact a Pennsylvania DUI attorney.
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