Can A Tostitos Bag Tell You If You’ve Had Too Much To Drink?
Makers of popular tortilla chip snack Tostitos are marketing a special bag of chips during Super Bowl weekend designed to let the snacker know if they’ve had too much to drink. But is it a good defense against charges for driving under the influence (DUI)? We’ll talk about it in this issue.
Find Out Why Woman’s DUI Charges Were Dropped
A woman who amassed over $5,000 in legal fees and waited for over a year to have her day in court finally got the news she wanted recently when her driving under the influence (DUI) charges were dismissed. We’ll talk about it in this issue.
Learn How To Stay Safe and Avoid DUIs on Super Bowl Sunday
On Sunday, Feb. 5, the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons will square off in Houston for Super Bowl LI (51). But Super Bowl Sunday seems to be just as much about the food and booze as it is about what’s happening on the gridiron. That’s a key reason Super Bowl Sunday continually ranks among…
Find Out How Blood Alcohol Content Affects Your Ability to Drive
In each state, it’s illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or more. However, because all of us will absorb and metabolize alcohol at different rates, there’s no firm formulas for determining exactly how many drinks will lead to precise BAC level. With the help of The National Highway Traffic Safety…
Find Out How a Man’s Efforts to Keep His DUI Out of Papers Failed in Big Way
A New York man’s efforts to keep his arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) failed in a spectacular way. The failed attempt actually cost him well over $1,000 and wound up having the exact opposite effect of what he wanted. The Case at a Glance The 43-year-old bank executive was arrested by New York…
How Many Were Charged With DUI During the Holidays?
Just before the holidays, we advised readers to be careful on the roads because police officers would be out in force looking specifically for drivers who may have had a bit too much to drink. So how many people were charged with driving under the influence (DUI) over the holidays? We’ll talk about it in…
Can You Sleep In Your Car If You’re Too Drunk To Drive?
When police officers charged former Arizona Cardinal wide receiver Michael Floyd with driving under the influence (DUI) on Dec. 12, they claimed he was found sleeping in his car. That brings us to the topic of this entry: Can you sleep in your car if you’re too drunk to drive? The answer: it depends.
You’ll Never Guess Why This Man’s DUI Charges Were Dropped
A California man and his attorney successfully fought charges for driving under the influence (DUI) because he tested positive only for caffeine. We’ll talk about it in this issue. Why was the man pulled over and arrested? In August 2015, the man was pulled over by an agent with the state’s Alcohol Beverage Control. The…
Arizona Police Gear Up for Holiday DUI Enforcement
With holiday parties and celebrations in full gear, Arizona law enforcement officials are ready to increase their driving under the influence (DUI) enforcement. This comes on the heels of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) giving Arizona police high marks for the DUI enforcement. Law Enforcement to Increase DUI Enforcement During Holidays Alberto Gutier, director of…