Kentucky DUI Case Put Breathalyzer Burps Under the Microscope
In a DUI case in Kentucky, a judge in the case acquitted a man suspected of DUI because of a burp. According to the Courier-Journal, a judge found Bertrand Howlett not guilty of DUI because the judge...
View ArticleAnother DUI with Baby on Board and A Man Faces 3 DUI Charges in One Night
This week’s DUI stories feature a poor parenting decision, and an active night for a man charged with 3 DUIs in a single evening of driving. Baby On Board It is all too common in the world of DUI news...
View ArticleFlorida Dealership Markets a ‘DUI scooter’
In Clearwater, Florida, a motor scooter dealership decided to implement an aggressive campaign to meet the needs of “specialized” market by offering what they call “DUI scooters.” These “DUI scooters”...
View ArticleMiami Police Officer Charged with Four Counts in Drunk Driving Accident
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this one says it all. Two on-duty Miami police officers mug and smile for the camera while surrounded by five young women celebrating a bachelorette party...
View ArticleIllinois State Supreme Court DUI Ruling Raises Concerns
A recent ruling by the Illinois Supreme Court has proven controversial in the months following the decision as prosecutors have begun using it as a new weapon in DUI cases. Charges in DUI cases may be...
View ArticleSchool Board Refuses to Rehire Former Teacher Arrested for DUI
A former middle school teacher was unable to convince the Murray County school board in Chatsworth, Ga. to renew her contract this week in light of a recent DUI charge. According to the Chattanooga...
View ArticleRedding, Ca. Police Officer on Paid Leave Following DUI Arrest
A police officer in Redding, Ca., is currently on paid leave after his arrest last week for suspicion of driving a city vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Matthew R. Zalesny was stopped by Redding...
View ArticlePresident Obama’s Uncle Arrested for DUI
A presidential relative was arrested last week in Framingham, Mass., on charges of drunk driving and now faces deportation. When Onyango Obama, the half-brother of President Obama’s father, was given...
View Article49ers’ Braylon Edwards Fined, Not Suspended for DUI
In the week leading up to their season opener, San Francisco 49ers receiver Braylon Edwards received word from the NFL that he will not be suspended for DUI charges brought against him more than a year...
View ArticleDealing with DUI: 44 Best DUI, Alcohol and Driver Safety Resources
DUI, Alcohol & Driver Safety Information Here at Checkpoints, we know that dealing with a DUI can be difficult. There’s the emotional stress of confronting the incident, the process of finding a...
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