Can You Be Charged If One Of Your Party Guests Gets Drunk?
Holidays and parties seemingly go hand-in-hand. But serving as party host brings responsibilities in making sure your guests are safe – especially if alcohol is served. In this issue, we’ll address the topic of social host liability, and whether or not you – as party host – can be arrested if one of your guests…
Will My Boss Find Out About My DUI?
We’re following a lawsuit involving a man suing a police chief over a (potential) wrongful arrest for driving under the influence (DUI). The man claims the wrongful charge cost him his job when his boss found out. We’ll certainly let you know how that lawsuit pans out, but it does bring another subject to mind:…
How Did a Medical Exam Lead to Dropping This Woman’s DUI Charges?
Charges of driving under the influence (DUI) against a Utah woman have been dropped after medical records showed her erratic behavior stemmed instead from a concussion – not booze or drugs. The Case at a Glance The woman’s car was rear-ended in July and she waited on a nearby sidewalk for police officers to arrive.…
Can You Guess Arizona’s Drunkest City?
It may not be a title worth crowing about, but Flagstaff has been named the drunkest city in Arizona. That dubious distinction was awarded to Flagstaff by financial news website 24/7 Wall St., which listed the drunkest cities for each of the 50 states. Inside the Rankings To identify the drunkest city, 24/7 Wall St.…
4 Tips For Finding The Right DUI Attorney For You
There’s no denying the fact that Arizona has the nation’s strictest laws for driving under the influence (DUI). Penalties for being caught range from overnight stays in jail to up to four (4) months in prison just for the first charge. Additional charges can result in years of prison time. That’s why selecting the right…
Find Out Why This Judge Tossed Breathalyzer Tests in DUI Cases
A Vermont judge says there is not enough scientific evidence linking breath tests taken hours after someone’s been pulled over to being drunk while they were driving. That’s why he tossed supposedly critical evidence in 25 DUI (driving under the influence) cases. What the Cops Were Trying to Do When Judge Howard VanBenthuysen dismissed the…