I Was Stone Cold Sober, I Swear!!: 2009

Friday, September 4, 2009

Texas Field Sobriety Tests

As big as the state is, and with its vast landscape, Texas DUIs are still a major concern in Texas. Because of this epidemic, DUI checkpoints are popping up all over in counties like Bell, Brazos, Falls, Lampasas, Robertson and Lee. If you encounter a checkpoint, police will ask you to exit the vehicle, inspect your car and ask you to perform field sobriety tests on the spot. Do not be fooled by their tricks though. Sobriety tests are very tricky and are actually designed for failure.
The only people who can disprove them are skilled Texas DUI lawyers. A DUI attorney knows how to defend you correctly and had the knowledge to fight the prosecution so you will be able to save your driver’s license and minimize jail time. Many companies offer free consultations if you are convicted. Act soon because the DUI process will not wait for you to make decisions.

Monday, August 31, 2009

Another Police Officer Pulled Over for a DUI

Last weekend, Washington Police Chief David P. Baker had been sentenced to serve 5 days in prison after being arrested for a DUI. The trial, lasting close to one month brought no surprise to anyone considering the crackdown on Washington DUIs. While in prison, Baker will serve time away from the other 515 inmates for everyone’s safety. Police who end up in jail tend to be threatened more so than other inmates for obvious reasons.
If a police chief can be arrested for a DUI, there is no reason why any of us would not be arrested either. Cops are doing their jobs out there and will arrest you if there is any suspicion in his/her mind. What you need to do is get in touch with a Washington DUI Attorney who can handle your case and save you from a major headache later down the road. Call these guys if you find yourself in trouble.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

DUI Arrest Results in Death!!!

Riverside County sheriff's homicide detectives are investigating the death of a suspected drunken driver who was arrested and died shortly after.

Witnesses had reported a red Ford F-150 driving erratically that veered off the road into the dirt at Van Buren Boulevard near Mockingbird Canyon, according to a sheriff's report.

Eugene Hawkins, 69, of Riverside, was arrested by California Highway Patrol officers on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, sheriff's officials said.

As Hawkins was being driven to the Riverside County jail, police said he became unconscious.

CHP officers diverted the cruiser to Riverside Community Hospital.

Paramedics tried to resuscitate him, but he died at the hospital, according to the report.

An autopsy is planned this week to determine the cause of death.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Backhoe DUI

A man in Cleveland was arrested for a DUI for almost driving through a hardware store with his backhoe. Police suspected him of drunk driving when a neighbor called 911 eractically to warn authorities. Whether he knew it or not, police will pull over any type of motor vehicle including farm equipment. This wasn't his first DUI either. The first time he was pulled over for driving a tractor through his neighbor's yard, destroying several square footage of his lawn and several trees. What a horrible guy to live next to. What has this world come to when a drunk man can't drive through a neighbor's lawn. Geez!

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Man Arrested for 5th DUI

Yes, that is correct. His fifth DUI!! According to police, this is how everything went down. Police responded to a burglary at a home in Missoula, MT. The drunk man pounded on the door and eventually took a hard right foot to the doorknob crashing through it. The resident started yelling at the man, like anyone should and was threatened with death and violence.

After a long heated argument, the drunk drove off in his SUV and was quickly pulled over by police. He easily failed sobriety tests and had a blood alcohol level of 0.202, which is just over twice the legal limit. As of now, the drunk is being held on $20,000 bail.

Honestly, it sounds like a funny story to me, but it could have been really scary too. I hope everyone involved is safe.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

DUI in the most peculiar way

You don't have to be driving a car to be charged with driving drunk. Deputies in Massachusetts, report stopping a tipsy duffer who was driving a golf cart home.

According to deputies, the 47-year-old man told them that relatives had left him at a golf course where they had spent the day.

So, he got into a golf cart and decided to drive home. However, that same trip was nearly 40 miles.

Thankfully, the man only got about a mile before being pulled over by the law and avoided potential injuries.

Deputies say the man told them he had 10 beers, but didn't think he was drunk.

The attorney who covers this case is sure going to have a laugh when the man swears he was indeed "Stone Cold Sober."

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Singer receives a 'Warrant' For His Arrest

Sorry, I had too. 80's hair band Warrent's lead singer received a DUI in Woodland Hills, CA(holla!) June 17th after a fender bender. The 45-year-old star is being held on $30,000 bail. Even D-Listers are subject to Let this be a lesson to the rest of you. Police don't always favor a celebrity when it comes to DUI Arrests.

In the meantime, check out this classic piece of art.
She's my Cherry Pie

Monday, June 15, 2009

Remember her?

Lori Petty, now 45 years old, faces two drunk driving charges. She is facing two DUI misdemeanors, one of which included injuries back in late May. Petty was well known for her work in Tank Girl and Point Break, both produced in the early 90s. She is such a cool person, lets hope she gets through all of this.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Police Irony

This one caught me by surprise. A couple of police officers in Columbus OH were caught driving under the influence. The offiers were off-duty when the arrest happened. The night of the arrest, one on-duty officer reported to a car accident only to find the driver to be one of his fellow officers. Apparently the DUI offender is a 22-year veteran and has been a well renowned officer the entire time. Other officers found it shocking that he would do such a thing and have it lead to something so tragic.

I think it's a good example of officers doing the right thing by not displaying favoritism. They could have let the officer off by association, but instead required him to man up to the consequences. Eventually, the officer relinquished his command and resigned from the force on his own accord.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Fallen Angel Tragedy

The San Gabriel man accused of driving drunk and killing Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two of his friends has pleaded not guilty to murder and DUI charges.

Andrew Thomas Gallo, 22, pleaded not guilty in Orange County Superior Court to three counts of murder, drunk driving and fleeing the scene of an accident. Police said Gallo’s blood alcohol content was three times the legal limit when he reportedly ran a red light and struck the car in which Adenhart was riding. He faces 55 years to life in prison if convicted on all charges.

Murder charges are becoming more and more common in California DUI cases involving death where the accused driver has one or more prior drunk driving convictions. Second-degree murder is an extremely serious charge that carries harsh consequences, so it’s critical to have an experienced California DUI lawyer at your side.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

The count is in!!

Over the long Memorial Day weekend, the number of DUIs is greater than DUIs that happened last year. In some places, the number of DUIs reached into the hundreds. Most of the cops will tell you though that the objective is not revenue, but safe driving. DUIs do kill people, innocent and guilty. I'm really curious to see what 4th of July has in store for the record.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Driving on the Sidewalk

In Chicago, some young woman was so intoxicated, she drove through a chain link fence over the side walk and came to a stop on the sand of Centennial Beach. Apparently she had weed and a pipe in the car as well and was arrested for possesion as well as intoxicated driving(DWI).

These are the kind of things I hate to miss. I mean, chain-link looks forgiving, but it can really mess things up. She had to have been driving really fast. Thank god I wasn't there, because I'd probably be laughing too hard.

Chicago Tribune

Friday, May 8, 2009

Palm Springs Checkpoint

For those of you in Palm Springs, CA, be on the lookout for DUI checkpoints. Cops are looking out for drunk drivers to crackdown on the accidents and injuries associated with the crime. If you're going to be drinking, don't be stupid. Get a sober driver and avoid the DUI because your first DUI is nothing laugh about $8,000 later.

If you have questions regarding this checkpoint call the Police department at 760-323-8105.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Prime Example

This guy is the leader in what our blog represents. Well, not quite but he still thinks he can get away with drunk driving.

Man With 0.49 Blood Alcohol Pleads Not Guilty. A man who authorities say had a blood alcohol level six times the legal limit has been arraigned on a drunken driving charge. Stanley Kobierowski, of North Providence, appeared briefly in court Friday. (Aug. 1)This is where a Rhode Island man drove his truck off the road last month --- after what police allege was a night of drinking. [Notes:show crash site]When police arrested him --- they say he had a blood alcohol level of .491 --- SIX times the legal limit. [Notes:in custody shot]Yet--- curiously....in court Friday--- 34-year-old Stanley Kobierowski ((koh-buh-ROW'-skee)) pleaded not guilty to drunken driving. [Notes:in court broll] Police say Kobierowski registered a blood-alcohol level----that might hold the state record...--and he even had to go through a process of detoxification at a local hospital --before his arrest.. The legal limit in Rhode Island ----as is the case in many states----is 0.08.A level of 0.30 is classified as stupor ----- 0.4 is comatose ---- and 0.5 is considered fatal.. Kobierowski now faces a pretrial court appearance next month.

Monday, May 4, 2009

Cinco De Mayo Fiestas y Checkpoints

Tomorrow is yet another American Holiday we've all been waiting for. Cinco de Mayo is a time for Magaritas, Coronas and Tequila shots, but be careful because those drinks can really come back to you like a boomerang strapped with dynamite. Before you now it, you'll take two steps and end up face-planting the floor. Just be careful because there will be several checkpoints out there waiting to pop you for drunk driving. Jail cells are going to be packed with DUI criminals, one drink shy of last call. It only means that you are going to need an attorney afterwards and there are several places to come up on one. You can always check this out. Also if anyone knows of any checkpoints that may happen, post them up!!

Greenville Man Gets 7th DUI

Greeneville TN - Larry Estepp, a Tennessee man was arrested for his 7th DUI May 1st, after a traffic stop for erratic driving. He was also said to be driving on a suspended/revoked license. A word to the wisest of us, please do not let yourself drive after you've obtained 7 DUIs. You're not doing anybody and kind of good. Ask for a ride next time.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

One night in Jail

Even though you were sober to begin with, when you get a DUI, your home for the night will be a general population jail cell. You'll be sitting side by side next to everyone else who got a DUI that night, plus some other crazy individuals. Before it happens to you, check this out.