Iowa DWI Lawyers
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DWI Trials Can Cite Breath Test Refusals Defense Attorneys Call Va. Law Unfair
In addition, the law could delay DWI prosecutions for months. Refusing to take a breath test is a separate, civil offense punishable by a year's license revocation. The new law requires a conviction on that charge before the refusal can be used in DWI cases, and experts said defense lawyers
Taylor Told To Take the Weekend Off After His Arrest for DWI, Redskin Doesn't Practice
Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor did not practice yesterday and Coach Joe Gibbs said he was told to take the weekend off and report back to Redskins Park on Monday in the aftermath of his drunken-driving arrest on the Beltway in Virginia early Thursday. The Redskins ruled Taylor inactive for
A STAGGERING PROBLEM Officials say system is powerless at curbing chronic DWI offenders
First of two parts While national attention is consistently drawn to the intractable problem of drug abuse, an older and equally lethal menace to the public safety continues to flourish virtually unnoticed in Texas. Despite high visibility public-relations campaigns and changes in the law designed to effectively confront the problem of
New program doubles arrests for DWI, sheriff's officials say
The number of DWI arrests countywide has more than doubled under a new program, Collin County Sheriff's Department officials said this week. Sheriff's Department officials said they attribute the increase in arrests to the new Driving While Intoxicated Step Contract that was started last October. The department made 284 DWI arrests
Charlotte Star Arrested for DWI
Charlotte star Curtis Withers was charged with driving while impaired, and the school is reviewing whether he should miss playing time. The sophomore forward averages 16.5 points and 9.5 rebounds, both team highs. Charlotte (18-7, 10-4 Conference USA) plays at Houston (9-16, 3-11) Wednesday night. "We certainly take these
Citizens meet at forum to discuss DWI concerns
A packed crowd ranging in age from teens to retired citizens gathered Tuesday night at the Farmington Public Library to discuss solutions for San Juan County's DWI problem. Megan Werner, 15, said she believes the best way to prevent drunken-driving related offenses would be to offer positive youth events
Madd Raises Heat On Judge
Source: GARY L. WRIGHT, AMES ALEXANDER, STAFF WRITERS Mothers Against Drunk Driving has stepped up pressure to remove Mecklenburg District Judge Jerome Leonard from courtrooms that handle drunken driving cases. In a letter to Mecklenburg Chief District Judge Fritz Mercer, Cheryl Jones, a national vice president for MADD, said Leonard has
Reports of road rage identified Haggans
BRIGHTON, Colo. -- Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Clark Haggans has been sentenced to 10 days in jail for driving while impaired. Haggans pleaded guilty on Thursday to the charge, said Steve Bernard, assistant Adams County district attorney. Haggans originally faced the more serious charge of drunken driving and driving without a driver's license. He
Tracy Morgan, a former Saturday Night Live regular
24's stunt drivers may have to work a little overtime on Jack Bauer's next mission. Kiefer Sutherland's arrest early Tuesday on drunken-driving charges — his second in three years — is likely to take a heavy toll on the Emmy-winning star's behind-the-wheel time. Sutherland was arrested on misdemeanor driving under the influence
Judge Faces Complaint Over Another Dwi Case
A state panel that ruled a district judge mishandled DWI cases has lodged another complaint against him that could again threaten his position on the bench. This is the third time the Judicial Standards Commission has confronted Judge Elton Tucker with allegations of misconduct. The latest complaint says the judge