Let's say you are driving on the Interstate and you notice a car weaving in and out of its lane, or driving well under the speed limit and you pass the driver who you notice has glassy eyes. Can or should you have someone in your car call it in?If someone does call it in this is what is known as an anonymous tip and...
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If Someone Spots A Potential Drunk Driver, Can They Call It In And Will Anything Be Done?
Drugged Driving Now More Common Than Drunk Driving
Many people assume that it is only alcohol or some wild party narcotic that can get them in trouble if they drive after using it. However, as the recent arrest of Tiger Woods has shown, even a reaction to prescription drugs can have you facing the same charges as someone who was driving over twice the legal blood alcohol content limit.DUI is just that -...
Organizations in Napa County Pitch In to Fight DUI
Over the Memorial Day weekend there was a very popular music festival which took place in Napa County, California. This was the BottleRock music festival and as with all rock festivals one could expect a lot of drinking along with the concerts and partying. Knowing that a country festival would not be located directly near hotels the festival attendees would be staying at, several Napa...
Interpreting Operation Of A Motor Vehicle And DUI
It would seem obvious that to be charged with DUI an officer would have to find you behind the wheel operating a vehicle, but what does "operating a vehicle" mean when it comes to DUI? Basically, there are four determinations a prosecutor will make to decide whether or not they intend to prove an individual was operating a motor vehicle under the influence.The first determination,...
Some Summer Advice
Now that the season of cookouts and picnics is upon us, it should be kept in mind that summer offers even more opportunities to make the mistake of getting involved in a DUI charge. We are out more and are drinking at more locations that are not our homes.Never drive if you have even the slightest inclination that you may be intoxicated. Summer drinks can...