by Lea Bickerton | Dec 19, 2008 | DUI, Personal Breathalyzer
A new device from David Steele Enterprises works as a Breathalyzer attachment for an iPod or iPhone.For more information, go to:http://www.davidsteele.com/ibreath-ipod-breathalyzer-p/ib-1000.htmhttp://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-idrunk19-2008dec19,0,3073178.story...
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...
