The Numbers Are In: How Many DUIs Were Handed Out During Halloween?
During holidays, drunk driving incidents tend to increase. While Halloween doesn’t rank among the top three holidays for DUIs, it holds a notable position on the list. This year’s Halloween was particularly noteworthy as it coincided with a Saturday and a Daylight Savings Time shift, granting an additional hour for costumed celebrations. Consequently, law enforcement […]
D’oh! DUI?: The Potty Mouth’s Unique Attempt to Fool a Breathalyzer
Many misconceptions exist, things that need to be corrected regarding how to pass a breathalyzer test successfully. We believed we were acquainted with all of them, but a recent incident in Iowa City shattered that notion. In the early hours of November 1, around 3 a.m. (thanks to the Daylight Savings shift extending Halloween festivities), […]
The BAT Van: Denver’s State-of-the-Art Weapon Against Drunk Driving
If your nocturnal adventures in Denver involve scouring the city for free shots or dollar wells, be cautious on your way home, for a new adversary may be waiting to thwart your plans—the BAT van. Short for Breath Alcohol Testing, the BAT van is a cutting-edge mobile DUI testing center deployed by the Denver police […]
The Unconventional Response to DUI Charges: A Florida Woman’s Millionaire Aspirations
Dealing with the aftermath of a DUI is a daunting experience for most individuals. Concerns about prospects and the impact on employment weigh heavily on their minds. However, there are exceptions to the norm, as exemplified by a 22-year-old Orlando woman who took an unconventional approach to her DUI incident in October. Despite facing charges […]
Can You Get a DUI in a Wheelchair?
In an unusual occurrence in Georgia last October, a man encountered DUI and public intoxication charges for causing disruption in a grocery store. His disruptive behavior involved maneuvering around the store, damaging plants, and creating disorder. Even though he was not on the road or operating a car, the individual faced DUI charges. This prompts […]
The Complex World of DUI Prosecution: The Controversy of Retrograde Extrapolation
Driving under the influence (DUI) cases often involve intricate scientific methods to determine a suspect’s blood alcohol content (BAC). One such method that is widely used by law enforcement is retrograde extrapolation. This complex technique involves estimating a person’s past BAC based on the assumption of a constant alcohol metabolism rate. While it is a […]
Social Host Liability in Colorado: Understanding the Impact on Private Events
Colorado’s dram shop laws are designed to hold businesses accountable for overserving customers, leading to DUIs. However, there needs to be more clarification about whether these laws extend to private events and if social hosts can be held responsible for overserving. This concept is known as social host liability. In Colorado, its implications vary depending […]
Hell on Wheels: A Wild Ride through West Virginia’s Drunk Driving Demons
In the quiet town of West Virginia, a woman’s joyride took a dark turn, leaving behind a trail of destruction in the form of six crashed parked cars. Meet the protagonist of this peculiar tale – a West Virginia woman who, when asked for her name by the police, proudly declared, “They call me Hell […]
Colorado’s Stricter Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders
In early June, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed House Bill 15-1043 into law, ushering in a new era of stricter penalties for repeat DUI (Driving Under the Influence) offenders. This bill marked a significant shift in how the state handles individuals arrested for four or more DUI offenses. While DUIs were previously considered misdemeanor charges, […]
Celebrate Responsibly This Halloween
As Halloween approaches, the allure of costume parties, trick-or-treating, and spooky festivities is undeniable. However, there’s one aspect of Halloween that should not be underestimated—the heightened risk of drunk driving incidents. Halloween, mainly when it falls on a Saturday night, has gained notoriety as one of the top holidays for drunk driving arrests. While you […]