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- Police Spokesman Arrested For DWI
Detective Miller, Albany Police, was arrested Friday night for suspicion of DWI. He was driving a department assigned vehicle and was stopped for driving without the headlights on. He failed the SFSTs ... - What To Do After You Have Been Arrested For DWI?
Contact a Plano DWI lawyer because you only have 15 days to request a hearing to contest the suspension of your license. This is the "15-day rule" which states that if you refuse a breath test , or ... - What Is A No-Refusal Weekend?
Several of the larger counties in Texas have discovered the difficulty in prosecuting people who refuse to submit to a breath or blood test. The pros and cons of refusing to submit to a blood or ...
- Defendant Gets 40 Years for Sixth DWI Conviction
Recently, it was announced that a fugitive that had been wanted for over a month surrendered himself to the Collin County Sheriff's Office. R.D.C., a 48-year-old resident of Plano, had appeared in ... - Plano Man Sentenced to 40 Years for DWI
On February 21, 2010 a man was pulled over for running a red light, upon approaching the vehicle, the officer noticed that the traffic violator had alcohol on his breath and slurred speech. The ... - Father Caught DWI with Two Kids in the Car
It is bad enough when someone tries to drive intoxicated and endangers himself and other drivers. It is quite another when he has his two children in the backseat. That is exactly what happened to one ...
- New Portable Technology to Help Probation Officers
New technology is being tested by probation officers in the state of Texas this month. A portable breathalyzer machine will help these officers determine whether individuals on probation are following ... - Officer Arrested for Suspicion of DWI after Crash
Last week, news sources said that a New York City officer was arrested for driving while impaired ( DWI ). According to the police report, Officer C.M., 31, was discovered behind the wheel of his ... - Drunk Driver Crashes into Back of EMS Vehicle
In the city of Schertz, officers report that they placed a DWI suspect under arrest after he crashed his KIA into the back of an emergency response vehicle. Instead of stopping after the collision, ...
- New Portable Technology to Help Probation Officers
New technology is being tested by probation officers in the state of Texas this month. A portable breathalyzer machine will help these officers determine whether individuals on probation are following ... - Officer Arrested for Suspicion of DWI after Crash
Last week, news sources said that a New York City officer was arrested for driving while impaired ( DWI ). According to the police report, Officer C.M., 31, was discovered behind the wheel of his ... - Drunk Driver Crashes into Back of EMS Vehicle
In the city of Schertz, officers report that they placed a DWI suspect under arrest after he crashed his KIA into the back of an emergency response vehicle. Instead of stopping after the collision, ...
- New DWI Warnings
Effective September 1, 2011, the Texas Legislature passed a bill that will change the way the police request a blood or breath specimen if you have been arrested for driving while intoxicated . This ...
- MLB Pitcher, Derek Lowe, Charged With DUI And Racing
Major League Baseball pitcher, Derek Lowe, was charged with DUI and racing. Lowe was arrested after a police officer saw his car racing another car in Georgia. After the police pulled him over, the ... - The Visual Detection Of DWI Motorists
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration ("NHTSA") recently released a pamphlet called "The Visual Detection of DWI Motorists." According to NHTSA, there are approximately 100 cues ...
- Doctor Employed by Jail Arrested for DWI
This week, news sources reported that a medical professional that services inmates at the McLennan County Jail was arrested for DWI . Reports indicate that Dr. J.A.W. was booked into jail after an ... - DWI Offender has Bail Set at $1 Million
One man has been charged with DWI so many times that he is now being held on $1 million bail. D.E.R., 46, was detained earlier this month on multiple charges including DWI and marijuana possession. ... - Less DWI Arrests Reported at San Antonio Annual Festival
Each year there is an eleven day festival held in San Antonio, Texas. Due to the high number of alcoholic beverages served during that time, there are usually dozens of DWI arrests and even a few ...
- A Woman Charged With DWI After Running Over Husband
A woman was arrested and charged with DWI after she accidentally ran over her husband. The woman was driving with her husband in the passenger seat. She stopped at a red light and then passed out ... - DWI Driver Strikes Pedicab And Tries To Flee
A man is facing third-degree felony charges after he hit a pedicab driver in downtown Austin. The man tried to flee the scene, but Austin traffic prevented him from escaping. To make things worse the ...
- Defendant Gets 40 Years for Sixth DWI Conviction
Recently, it was announced that a fugitive that had been wanted for over a month surrendered himself to the Collin County Sheriff's Office. R.D.C., a 48-year-old resident of Plano, had appeared in ... - Plano Man Sentenced to 40 Years for DWI
On February 21, 2010 a man was pulled over for running a red light, upon approaching the vehicle, the officer noticed that the traffic violator had alcohol on his breath and slurred speech. The ... - Drunk Driver Crashes into Back of EMS Vehicle
In the city of Schertz, officers report that they placed a DWI suspect under arrest after he crashed his KIA into the back of an emergency response vehicle. Instead of stopping after the collision, ...
- What Is A No-Refusal Weekend?
Several of the larger counties in Texas have discovered the difficulty in prosecuting people who refuse to submit to a breath or blood test. The pros and cons of refusing to submit to a blood or ... - Intoxilyzer 5000EN Is Accurate "Enough" Says Minnesota Judge
The much criticized Intoxilyzer 5000 barely survived another attack in Minnesota this past week. Almost 4,000 DWI cases were pending while Minnesota was waiting for the ruling. Scott County Judge ...
- Update: Ex-San Antonio Police Officer Receives Probation For DWI
As we noted earlier , in a heavily publicized trial in San Antonio, Texas, Winder Morales, a former San Antonio Police Department officer, was found guilty of DWI earlier this year. The punishment ... - Dallas Police Officer MIght Be Fired Over DWI Arrest
Jason Rowland, a Dallas police officer, might be fired for a DWI arrest. He was arrested in Denton County, Texas. Rowland was stopped for speeding on March 15, 2011 by a Hickory Creek police officer. ... - One Austin Police Officer Fired For DWI After Police House Party
Michael Hamilton, a SWAT Officer without he Austin Police Department, was fired on Thursday after he was charged with DWI . In December of last year, Hamilton was on call with the SWAT team, but he ...
- DWI Offender has Bail Set at $1 Million
One man has been charged with DWI so many times that he is now being held on $1 million bail. D.E.R., 46, was detained earlier this month on multiple charges including DWI and marijuana possession. ... - Defendant Gets 40 Years for Sixth DWI Conviction
Recently, it was announced that a fugitive that had been wanted for over a month surrendered himself to the Collin County Sheriff's Office. R.D.C., a 48-year-old resident of Plano, had appeared in ... - Third DWI Leads to Jail Time for Multiple Offender
One man not only lied to a state trooper, but was caught telling his false story shortly after being arrested. The man now faces multiple charges including DWI in Texas. According to the police ...
- Police Spokesman Arrested For DWI
Detective Miller, Albany Police, was arrested Friday night for suspicion of DWI. He was driving a department assigned vehicle and was stopped for driving without the headlights on. He failed the SFSTs ...
- Man Arrested For Boating While Intoxicated
A 60 year old man was arrested for Boating While Intoxicated on Lake Travis in Austin, Texas this past Friday. Rangers with the Lower Colorado River Authority stopped him for a boat inspection and ... - What Is A No-Refusal Weekend?
Several of the larger counties in Texas have discovered the difficulty in prosecuting people who refuse to submit to a breath or blood test. The pros and cons of refusing to submit to a blood or ... - St. Patrick's Day Celebration 2011 In Plano
St. Patrick's is a great day in Texas and is one of the most fun days of the year. To everyone celebrating St. Patrick's Day 2011 in Plano, Frisco, and McKinney, you must be aware that law enforcement ...
- Houston Police Officer Charged With DWI After Crash With School Bus
Sergeant Ruben Trejo, with the Houston Police Department, crashed into a school bus and injured himself. He was on his way to work when he rammed into the school bus on his way to work around 2:15 ... - MLB Pitcher, Derek Lowe, Charged With DUI And Racing
Major League Baseball pitcher, Derek Lowe, was charged with DUI and racing. Lowe was arrested after a police officer saw his car racing another car in Georgia. After the police pulled him over, the ... - One Of Sheen's Ex-Goddesses Pleaded Guilty To DWI
Rachel Oberlin, one of Charlie Sheen's ex-girlfriends, pleaded guilty to DWI in Indiana. As we detailed in an earlier post , she was arrested in February after she crashed her car into a pole. ...
- Drunk Driver Crashes into Back of EMS Vehicle
In the city of Schertz, officers report that they placed a DWI suspect under arrest after he crashed his KIA into the back of an emergency response vehicle. Instead of stopping after the collision, ... - Drunk Man Drove Motorcycle More Than 130 Miles Per Hour
A New York man was charged with DWI after he drove his motorcycle in excess of speeds of 130 miles per hour. A deputy tried to pull over the defendant, but the defendant refused. After the police ...
- What Are The Police Looking For In The One Leg Stand Test?
When an officer is scoring the One Leg Stand Test, the officer is looking for four clues. These four clues are clues of impairment. In other words, the clues are to indicate whether a person does not ... - The Third Test: The One Leg Stand Test
Obviously, the name of this test speaks for itself. The test requires the suspect to stand on one leg throughout the administration of the test. Another obvious point, while one leg is holding the ... - The Administration Of The Walk And Turn Test, Continued
When a police officer is administering the Walk and Turn test, there are some key things that an officer must do. If not, then the accuracy of the test is seriously called into question. First, the ... |
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