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Biking is becoming an increasingly common way of traveling the roadways in cities and towns across the United States, and, as with any other method of transportation, safety is a concern. Laws against drunk driving are relatively apparent but what about biking under the influence? The dangers of drunk driving are apparent and so are… Continue reading Bicycling Under the Influence
Did you know that 868 of every 100, 000 citizens in the state of Louisiana is in prison? Even more surprising than that: more than 44 percent of those inmates are serving sentences for nonviolent crimes, compared to only 41 percent serving sentences for violent crime. Why is this so? Since the 1970s, Louisiana has… Continue reading Do We Need Sentencing Reform in Louisiana?
Driving while intoxicated is considered a relatively serious offense in Louisiana. When a person below the legal drinking age gets behind the wheel with an elevated blood alcohol concentration level, the consequences could be even more severe. This April, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission focused their DWI Task Force patrols on motorists under the age… Continue reading Officers Target Underage Drinking and Driving
In recent years, we’ve seen more and more arrests related to DWI and professional football players. It seems that as more focus is placed on these stars, the more mishaps we are able to see. However, football players are not the only ones prone to these law-breaking mishaps. Jim Isray, owner of the Indianapolis Colts,… Continue reading Indianapolis Colts Owner Charged with DWI
A new government study referenced in USA Today states that teens are more likely to drive while inebriated when exposed to similar behavior as a passenger. The study shows that the more frequently a teen rides with an impaired driver, the more likely the passenger would drive while intoxicated themselves. In addition, there was a… Continue reading DWI Risks Increase after Riding with Impaired Drivers
A proposal by Representative Greg Hughes of Draper, Utah would help bars install breathalyzers to assist patrons in deciding whether they are fit to drive. According to articles from Fox News and The Salt Lake Tribune, the proposal is still in its infancy, but the measure would not require bars to install these devices. Hughes… Continue reading Proposal to Install Breathalyzers in Bars To Reduce Drunk Driving
UFC is becoming one of America’s most popular sports, now seen frequently on mainstream programs like ESPN and FOX. With the growing fame of these mixed martial athletes, however, the media spotlight has revealed some mishaps, some of them law-breaking. Last month, ex-UFC champion Tito Ortiz became all too familiar with the unwanted attention. After… Continue reading Ex-UFC Champion Charged with DUI
The number alcohol-related fatalities in Louisiana is decreasing, but by how much? Find out more about DWI statistics in Louisiana in our infographic below. Click here for an interactive version of above infographic. Embed This Image On Your Site (copy code below): Courtesy of: Harmon, Smith & Vourvoulias, LLC
“Affluenza” is a term, popularized in the late 1990s by the granddaughter of a past General Motors president, used to describe a sense of entitlement by children from wealthy families. Because of this, they are supposedly irresponsible, make excuses for poor behavior, and sometimes dabble in drugs and alcohol. While many would view this simply… Continue reading Affluenza as a DWI Defense Strategy?
Throughout life, we all make mistakes. At times, however, those mistakes may be amplified or caused by alcohol. What’s more, if you are a public servant or work for the government, your actions involving alcohol may garner intense media scrutiny. For example, an ambulance driver was recently charged with a DUI after a crash in… Continue reading Ambulance Driver Charged with DWI