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17Sep 2014

Everth Carbrera of the San Diego Padres Arrested for Marijuana DUI. What Can We Learn?

When a major sports figure gets arrested, headlines are made. Everth Carbrera, the famed California short stop, was arrested for marijuana DUI recently in California. What is interesting about this case is that the prosecution does not have to prove that marijuana was in the blood stream. They just have to prove that someone was generally under the influence at the time of their offense....

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05Aug 2014

Had A Few, Sitting In Your Car In A Parking Lot - Cop Taps Your Window!

A very interesting decision was upheld by the Wisconsin Supreme Court in the case of an individual who had had a few drinks and was sitting in his car in the parking lot of an establishment. He noticed a patrol car in his rear view mirror, with its headlights on pull up and park near him. The officer got out of the car, walked up...

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15Jul 2014

Another Reason Not To Blow It!

A recent case in Georgia (State vs. J.M.) shows us all another reason why you should never agree to take a breathalyzer test. A man was stopped for speeding while driving on the highway with his wife. He didn't want to submit to a breathalyzer on the grounds that he did not know how recently the breathalyzer had been cleaned. You don't need a reason...

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30Jun 2014

But It's My Medication, Officer!

It can happen. Your tail light is out and you get pulled over. Last week you had a sports injury. You are on a pain killer for a pulled muscle. You end up in handcuffs. Yes, it is entirely possible that you can be arrested for DUI for taking a prescribed medication. Police officers and prosecutors want to make sure, for the safety of all...

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13Jun 2014

DUI - Fight For Your Right... To Drive!

When you are charged with a DUI you not only charged with a criminal violation, but also a civil violation. The criminal violation brings with it punishment such as fines and jail time. The civil violation brings with it the loss of your license through a license suspension. If you are charged with a DUI you will receive a criminal citation with an arraignment date....

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