DUI checkpoints are becoming more and more popular with police departments across the country. What is troubling is that now some lawmakers in Texas are arguing for permanent roadblocks to combat the drunk driving problem. SAPD asks state for DWI checkpoints AUSTIN — Citing a troubled culture that fuels drunken driving, a San Antonio Police…
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Pennsylvania Law Update: New Penalties for Ignoring Traffic Control Signs and Devices
Pennsylvania has introduced a new stiffer penalty for those who ignore “road closed” or other safety warning signs and devices. Under the new law, drivers found guilty of such infractions will have two points added to their license and will be fined up to $250. If the violation results in a need for emergency responders…
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Breaking important news: Warrantless Blood Draws in DUI Case
The US Supreme Court has taken up the case of Missouri v. McNeely, No. 11-1425. A Missouri Highway Patrol officer stopped McNeely for speeding. McNeely appeared to be intoxicated and refused the breathalyzer test. The officer took him to a hospital for a blood test without consent or a warrant. The Missouri Supreme Court held…
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Hersheypark Stadium Summer MixTape Fest
Ahh yes… NKOTB, Pauly D, Kelly Clarkson, Backstreet Boys… Looks like a lot of fun. But we want to help all of those who are going to the Summer MixTape Fest at Hershey Stadium on August 17-18. The police will be monitoring the area for DUI, underage drinking and other criminal activity. Have fun. Put our…
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Hersheypark Stadium Def Leppard Concert
You know what Rocks? Def Leppard! Know what doesn’t rock? Getting accused of a crime. A warning for all of those going to the Def Leppard Concert at Hershey Stadium on Wednesday August 15: the police will be monitoring the area for DUI, underage drinking and other criminal activity. Have lots of fun. But put us…
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Hersheypark Stadium Big Time Rush Concert
Big Time Rush… Yes! Big Time Trouble…. No! A warning for all of those going to the Big Time Rush Concert at Hershey Park on Saturday August 11: the police will be monitoring the area for DUI, underage drinking and other criminal activity. Have fun. But put us in your cell phone now 1-717-657-3900 now…
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Superior Court Will Review Ruling in Road Rage Conviction
Last week, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania agreed to review its ruling on Curtis A. Williams Jr.’s aggravated assault and reckless endangerment convictions in the Easter 2009 road rage case. Williams is represented by Attorney Justin McShane and Attorney Josh Auriemma of The McShane Firm. The Facts of the Case Curtis A. Williams Jr. of…
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Another Ridiculous DUI
I really don’t have much to say. The story speaks for itself: Juneau man gets DUI on raft in Chena River FAIRBANKS — A Juneau man faces a rare DUI charge for allegedly having a 0.313 breath-alcohol content as he floated through Fairbanks on an inflatable raft Sunday night. Alaska’s driving under the influence law…
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DUI Breath Testing Devices could become Standard in All Cars
One issue that keeps rearing its ugly head is the push by lobbies like MADD for Alcohol-sensing technology to become standard in all cars. Recently,Congress authorized funding (your tax dollars) for research on ignition interlock devices which, if MADD were to get its way, would become standard equipment on all new cars: Alcohol-sensing technology could…
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LaHood is Wants You to Think He’s Getting Tough on Distracted Driving
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood wants you to think the government is getting tough on distracted driving: Government Steps Up Effort To Combat Distracted Driving WASHINGTON — Calling texting and cellphone use “a national epidemic,” Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood laid out a blueprint Thursday for stepped-up federal efforts and pressure on states to crack down on…
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