by Lea Bickerton | Dec 18, 2008 | Checkpoints, DUI
The American Beverage Institute (ABI) suggests that DUI checkpoints are ineffective and recommends that checkpoints be replaced with roving patrols. ABI managing director Sarah Longwell said, ““By holding sobriety checkpoints, safety officials are ignoring the...
by Lea Bickerton | Dec 11, 2008 | ACLU, DUI
The ACLU of Northern California questions the legality of “DUI flashlights.” Commonly known as passive alcohol sensors, these devices are similar to flashlights and indicate whether a specific amount of alcohol is detected in the area. While law...
by Lea Bickerton | Dec 9, 2008 | DUI
On December 8, 2008, Allegheny County Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffery Manning found former Pittsburgh Police Officer Sean Deasy not guilty of homicide by vehicle while under the influence. Deasy was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and driving under the...
by Lea Bickerton | Dec 2, 2008 | DUI
Commonwealth v. Williamson 2008 PA Super 276Topic: DUI – Controlled SubstancesSummary: The test results submitted to prove DUI under 75 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3802(d)(2) do not have to include an amount to support a conviction.Illustration: Tanya Lea Williamson was...
by Lea Bickerton | Dec 1, 2008 | Crime Statistics, DUI
New data has been released showing that between November 26th and November 30th, 2008, nine people were killed and 321 people were injured in the 1,042 crashes to which state police responded. Of the nine killed, four were involved in alcohol related crashes.The...
by Lea Bickerton | Nov 30, 2008 | DUI
The Lebanon Daily News has an article on DUI where they discuss the dangers as well as the legal trends of driving under the influence.For more information, go to:http://www.ldnews.com/ci_11079178 Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to...
