Since 1980, the advocacy group Mothers Against Drunk Driving has held the goal of reducing deaths related to drunk driving. They have been largely successful, reducing the numbers of fatalities attributed to DUI by nearly …
Latest News
Santa Monica Police Conducting Checkpoint Today
To those who are sober and just wanting to get home or get to whatever their destination, a DUI checkpoint can be a pain. Yet, studies show that well-publicized DUI checkpoints can reduce drunk driving …
Riverside Accident Linked to DUI and Street Racing
Drivers are constantly using several senses and thought processes each time that they get behind the wheel. Reaction speed, coordination, concentration, comprehension, and vision are just a few of the processes that drivers use daily. …
Man Pleads Nolo in Fatal Firefighter Crash
According to the Centers for Disease Control, about one in three fatal accidents in the United States involves a drunk driver. In California, between 2003 – 2012, 10,327 people were killed in accidents involving drunk …
Prescription Opiods Lead To Prison Sentence for DUI Rider
You do not have to be under the influence of alcohol or an illegal drug to be charged with DUI. You can be under the influence of a legally prescribed medication and be charged …
Marijuana Use in Car Will Now Fall Under Open Container Laws
As many probably know, being under the influence of drugs while driving can be prosecuted the same as being under the influence of alcohol. Having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle is also …
DUI Crash in Murrieta Leads To Murder Charge
Driving while under the influence of a drug can result in a DUI just the same as driving under the influence of alcohol. As many probably already know, if you injure or cause the death …
Training To Recognize Drunk People in Bars May Become Law
Often, the person serving the drinks can be the first in line to prevent a DUI from occurring. Training bartenders and servers in how to assess intoxication levels and understanding the risks posed to their …
Oakland Officer Faces Second Charge of DUI
Many people believe that police officers should be held to higher standards than ordinary citizens. In some cases, even an off-duty DUI can irreparable damage a police officer’s career. One California police officer is facing …
Disney Employee Struck and Killed by Alleged DUI Driver
When people think of Disney, they think of Mickey Mouse, Disneyland, and perhaps now, Marvel and Star Wars. The Walt Disney Co., located in Burbank, California, was near the site of tragedy as one of …