Category: Law
Find the latest in DUI, DWI, OWI legislation, court proceedings, and state specific drunk driving laws.
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Colorado Drunk Driving Penalties May Include Scarlet Letter Plates
The idea of public shaming to fight back against drunk driving is nothing new. Some states publicize mug shots of their drunk drivers in the newspaper and on the web.…
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Washington DUI Law Changes To Add DUI-E
There’s something new in the world of Washington DUI law, and the new addition will mean people who drive with a cellphone in their hand could receive harsh new penalties.…
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New Mexico Implied Consent Laws Head To Supreme Court
New Mexico implied consent laws, like other state implied consent laws, are usually pretty clear: if police suspect you of drinking and driving, they have the right to ask you…
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California Ignition Interlock Devices Hard At Work In Tulare County
Long before lawmakers voted to bring in a new California ignition interlock law, there was a pilot program running in certain counties. One of those counties, Tulare, was given a…
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When Will Lawmakers Pass A Florida Ignition Interlock Bill?
Why would a state pass up an opportunity to crack down on their drunk driving problem? When you consider how significant Florida’s drunk driving problem is, it’s surprising that lawmakers…
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Maryland Ignition Interlock Law Is Already One Year Old
It’s never easy for a state to change its drunk driving laws or drunk driving penalties, and Maryland is the perfect example of how difficult it can be. There was…
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Can You Get Around The Implied Consent Law In Georgia?
Most states have an implied consent law. That law means that, by accepting a driver’s license in your state, you agree to comply with police if they suspect you of…
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29 Year Jail Sentence For Florida Drunk Driving Crash
How much jail time is enough for causing a Florida drunk driving crash? If one man from Jupiter, Florida is any indication, it’s a lot longer than you might think.…
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New Bills May Be Just What Massachusetts Drunk Driving Law Needs
There’s a lot going on in the world of Massachusetts drunk driving lately, and a few new bills have been proposed to stop drunk driving offenders and ensure safer roads…
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Are Utah Drunk Driving Laws Going To Stick To .05?
Utah drunk driving laws have seen a big change over the past year. The state has adopted a new blood alcohol limit of .05 instead of the standard US limit…
