Monthly Archives: July 2011

Four Ways to Not Screw Yourself Over after a Las Vegas DUI Arrest

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Yes, getting a DUI in Las Vegas is a sucky situation and you’re already screwed a little already. However, if you don’t take the following steps after a Las Vegas DUI arrest, you will likely see yourself in an even worse situation. Trust me. You don’t want that happen.

Schedule Your NV DMV Hearing. It is essential to schedule your DMV hearing immediately after your Las Vegas DUI arrest. If you don’t request a DMV hearing within a couple of days, you will lose your license. For more information, contact the DMV’s Office of Administrative Hearings. This is where your hearing will likely take place.

Hire a Las Vegas DUI lawyer. Obviously, I work for a company that markets DUI lawyers. Sales pitch aside, it is really important to get one. There are many intricate details involving Las Vegas DUI laws that will go unnoticed without the expertise of an experienced Las Vegas DUI lawyer. If you honestly are unable to make the investment in a lawyer, at least find a DUI manual that explains Las Vegas DUI laws so you can have a better understanding.

Don’t Forget Your Court Dates. Not arriving for your scheduled court dates will not only irritate the judge, it will also result in a warrant for your arrest that will have an effect on your NV DUI conviction. You want to look and be as responsible as possible during this process to prove to the judge (and yourself) that you can learn from this mistake.

Write Everything Down. When you hire a Las Vegas DUI lawyer, the more details you remember about your arrest, the better. Write down every specific detail about your DUI arrest, including what the officers said to you, what you said to the officers, if there were any witnesses, and other pertinent information.

Above all, you need to take responsibility for the irresponsible choice that got you arrested. You have a responsibility to not only serve the proper punishment for your Las Vegas DUI, but you also have a responsibility to yourself to fight your case and keep your life on track.

D-U aye yei yei! States with the most DUI arrests. You’ll be shocked!

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Feel like you’re the only one with a DUI?  Not even close!  Many people are charged with DUIs and some of the numbers can be quite shocking.

Check out our list of the states with the most DUI arrests by state.  Add up the DUIs on the list, and we’re talking about more than one million arrests in a year.  That’s a lot of very busy DUI lawyers.

If you fall into one of these numbers and haven’t found a lawyer, get your life together and find an experienced DUI attorney today!

States with the Most DUI Arrests:

California

208,831
Texas

93,856
Florida

53,004
North Carolina

50,261
Pennsylvania

50,177
Arizona

39,260
Michigan

38,941
Wisconsin

38,215
New York

36,093
Missouri

33,020
Virginia

27,623
New Jersey

27,345
Colorado

27,043
Georgia

26,982
Minnesota

26,240
Tennessee

24,141
Maryland

23,180
Indiana

22,618
Kentucky

19,733
Oklahoma

18,996
Ohio

18,993
South Carolina

16,993
Washington

16,421
Nevada

15,234
Oregon

14,477
Alabama

13,924
Iowa

13,516
Kansas

13,223
Nebraska

13,016
Mississippi

12,644
Massachusetts

12,369
Idaho

12,226
New Mexico

11,674
Connecticut

10,178
Arkansas

10,130
Utah

7,805
Maine

6,861
Wyoming

6,662
South Dakota

5,720
Hawaii

5,588
Alaska

5,428
West Virginia

4,780
New Hampshire

4,676
Montana

4,373
Illinois

4,250
North Dakota

3,904
Vermont

3,396
Rhode Island

2,601
Delaware

2,302

Information provided by Century Council.

Are You the Designated Driver Tonight? Top Five Tips to Avoid Taking a Sip!

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Being the designated driver is definitely not something someone wants to be during a night out. However, if you are a good friend and responsible person, you know you have to take over the reigns once in a while.

You definitely don’t want to make your night a whole lot worse with a DUI arrest.

Here are some tips to still have a good time while remaining sober.

Remember any horrible jail scene from movies or TV. Sure, it’s likely not to happen if you get arrested for a DUI and hire a DUI attorney, but there are some images that will definitely want to make you put that drink down.

Talk to new people! You’re more likely not to say something stupid when you’re sober. It’s a scientific fact. Who knows? You might meet someone special. Above all, don’t stand around with nothing to do. Engage in conversations so you don’t think about how left out you feel by not drinking.

Dance. Obviously, this isn’t a good tip if you’re not going to a club. However, if you are, use this opportunity of not holding a drink to go and dance. People hate getting drinks spilled on them while they’re dancing, so luckily you won’t be “that” person. Furthermore, you’ll get a workout.

Come on. You know you want that Shirley Temple. They’re so good! Embrace your childhood and relive the days when that was a fun drink to order.

Keep track of the dumb things your friends say. Trust me. When you are the only sober one and your friends are acting like drunken idiots, you have your own personal Youtube channel to entertain you all night. Plus, a few years from now, you might have an embarrassing story to reminisce.

If you have any tips, please feel free to comment below!

DUI Checkpoints – July 22nd – 24th – MO, PA, MD

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It doesn’t seem as bad as July 4th weekend, but there are still sobriety checkpoints taking place. If you know of any, please comment below or share sobriety checkpoint information on our Facebook page.

Missouri – Kansas City- Tonight – Checkpoint will take place within city in area known for DUIs. Look out for signs as you near the vicinity.

Pennsylvania – PA is having weekend Statewide Roving Patrols. The main counties include Bradford, Sullivan, Wyoming, and Luzerne Counties.

Maryland – Princes George’s County – Tonight – A checkpoint will be held 5200 Block of Silver Road in Suitland from 9pm to 3 am.

CA DUI Checkpoints – July 22nd – July 24th

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Here is a list of sobriety checkpoints that will be taking place in California this weekend.

Alameda – Tonight – There will be a checkpoint near Livermore 10pm to 2 am. The exact location has been undisclosed but look for signs indicating that a checkpoint is in the vicinity.

North Sacramento – Tonight – A checkpoint will be held on Del Paso Blvd and El Camino Ave from 8:30 to around 4 am

San Luis Obispo – Tonight – Look for a checkpoint within Atascadero from 7pm to 1:30 am

Lake Elsinore – Saturday – Police will hold a checkpoint at an undisclosed time and location within city limits.

Jockey Gets DUI (Not on Horse)

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I always read stories about NFL or NBA players getting DUIs (not to stereotype or anything…). However, I was surprised to find a story about a different type of athlete getting a DUI – a jockey! I guess there is a first for everything.

Hall of Fame jockey, Mike Smith was arrested for a DUI (in his car, not on a horse) in Del Mar, CA on Wednesday. Assuming it was in celebration of the opening races, Smith had a couple of glasses of wine and police pulled him over near his house around 10pm.

After posting bail, Smith was at the track early Thursday morning, getting ready to race that afternoon.

Crazy DUIs: Horse and Buggy DUI, Two DUIs in a Row, and More!

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Oh boy. This has been an exciting week in stupid. With a woman getting a DUI in a wheelchair earlier this week, I cannot believe crazier DUI stories have popped up.

Man Gets DUI Two Days in a Row

There are plenty of people who make the same mistake and get charged with a second DUI. But making that mistake two days in a row? Yes, it happened. William Maupin, of Twin Falls Idaho, was arrested for two DUIs, only 17 hours apart. During the first arrest, Maupin’s BAC was nearly three times the legal limit. His BAC level was even higher at his second arrest. Someone help this man, please!

Guy Admits to Police He’s Drunk at Time of Arrest

Honesty is always a good virtue, but it becomes astounding when someone actually admits their crime when they are arrested. Orrin Langdon, Jr., of Silver Springs, Florida, told a police officer he was too drunk to drive and had six beers before hitting the road. Quite an admission.

Amish Boy Gets DUI on Horse and Buggy

Can the police even arrest the Amish? Well, either way, yes, you did read this correctly. An Amish boy, Lewis Hostetler, tried to outrun police in his horse and buggy in Conewango, NY on Monday. Police charged him with a DUI, underage drinking, and, get this, insufficient tail lamps. [Insert pun here. Or, just leave a comment.]

Top Five Responses After Getting Pulled Over for a DUI

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WARNING: USE THESE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

5. “I can handle my liquor, officer. I may look drunk, but I’m really fine. [insert inaudible sounds]”

4. “I’m on my way to the hospital. I’m having a baby! No, this is definitely not my purse under my shirt. It’s totally my baby!”

3. “Maybe YOU’RE the one who’s drunk, officer.”

2. “Oh, I see what’s going on. You’re a stripper, right officer? Or should I say, Officer Naughty?”

1. “I refuse to say or do anything unless I have my attorney present. And my attorney’s name is… uh… Judge… Judge Judy.”

Crazy DUI Story: Woman Gets DUI on Motorized Wheelchair

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Well, another “interesting” vehicle has been added to the list of non-car DUIs.

Connie Lebo, of Middlesex Township, PA was arrested this morning for driving under the influence in a motorized wheelchair.

Neighbors called police after they saw Lebo stumbling around the grounds of the Country Manor Mobile Home Park. When police arrived, they found Lebo wheeling around the park in a motorized wheelchair, crashing into things. She even managed to flip the wheelchair over.

On a personal note, I just won the office pool predicting that “DUI on wheelchair” would be the next crazy DUI news story. So, above all, congratulations to me.

Crazy DUI Story: Mother and Daughter Get DUIs in the Same Night

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It’s “Bring Your Daughter to Jail Day” in Idaho where both mother and daughter made a memory by getting DUIs.

Alisha Gardner was arrested for a DUI Saturday night and called her mother to come pick up her dog. However, mom (Diana Gardner) had knocked back a few and was in no state to drive. Subsequently, she got arrested for a DUI and an impromptu Gardner family reunion took place in the drunk tank.

Crazy DUI! Drunk Driver Smashes a Stone Wall with Porsche

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There are two people who can break through a stone wall.

There’s Mario …

and then…

There’s this guy.

Over the weekend, David K Onik went out for a joyride in his Porsche (well, hello Mr. Fancy!) However, because he was intoxicated, Onik managed to drive his car THROUGH A STONE WALL! Look at this!

These rocks were once a WALL!! How fast was this guy going?

The DUI Guys

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DUI Checkpoints this Weekend: July 15 – 17

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There’s a bunch of police activity happening this weekend in California, so if you’re driving around the Golden State check out our listing of CA DUI checkpoints

Delaware – There will be a checkpoint in Wilmington tonight and one in Millsboro happening tomorrow. Times and exact locations have not been disclosed, but expect these to be near a popular hot spot.

Louisiana – Tonight, there’s a checkpoint in Washington Parish and tomorrow there is a checkpoint in St. Tammany Parish. Both checkpoints start at 8 or 9pm and will go until possibly after midnight.

Massachusetts – Checkpoint in Hampden tomorrow night.

Colorado – There will be a checkpoint tonight in Colorado Springs. Exact time and location undisclosed but expect it to take place at a location during peak drinking and driving hours.

If you know of any other DUI checkpoints, please share them on our Facebook page!

California DUI Checkpoints – July 15 – 17

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Los Angeles – Carmageddon is taking over Los Angeles, so why anyone would drive in LA is beyond me. However, if you’re risking the danger of the automobile apocalypse, can you please share any LA based DUI checkpoints with us? Feel free to head over to our Facebook page to share!

Now, on to other parts of California…

San Diego – There will be a checkpoint within the city on Saturday lasting most of the night, between 9 am and 4 am. The exact location is undisclosed but expect it to be near a hot spot.

Fairfield – Tonight on the 1400 Block of Travis Blvd, from 8pm to 1 am.

Ventura- Tonight at an undisclosed location within the city from 8pm to 3am. Expect the location to be near a popular hang-out.

The OC – Checkpoint tonight in Tustin from 6 pm to 2 am.

Citrus Heights – A checkpoint will be taking place tonight at Madison Ave, east of San Juan Ave.  7pm to 3:30 am.

Brazilian Beauty Gets Not-So-Beautiful DUI

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Daniel Baldwin’s Wife Arrested for DUI, The Day after Hubby Files for Divorce

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The woman that married the lesser-known Baldwin, Joanne Baldwin, seems to have all together.

Yeah, I don’t think so.

First, she’s married to Daniel Baldwin. Second, he wants to get a divorce. Third, she got a DUI. Lastly, this is a repeat DUI. Yikes.

Yesterday, Police pulled over Baldwin in Portland, OR for driving under the influence. Mrs. Baldwin has had a history of alcohol abuse. Hopefully after this incident, she can get the help she needs…

Joe Montana's Son Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving

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We see a lot of sports stars get DUIs almost on a weekly basis. We also see their offspring not learn from their parents’ mistakes.


Nate Montana, son of NFL Hall of Famer Joe Montana, pleaded guilty to reckless driving this week after being arrested on June 3rd.

Nate Montana is also the quarterback at the University of Montana. He was previously arrested about a year ago for underage drinking.

Rodney King Gets DUI

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Rodney G. King, Jr., the victim of the infamous police beating in 1991, was arrested on Tuesday for a DUI. He has since made bail.

Police pulled King over on Tuesday in Riverside County after they witnessed him committing a number of traffic violations.

Rodney King was most recently a cast member on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, aiming to overcome his addiction to alcohol.

Which Famous (for Just Being Famous) Chick Took the Best Mug Shot?

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Crazy DUI Arrest Story of the Day

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Fire Chief Impersonates Police Officer, Gets Arrested for DUI

In Hygiene, Colorado, a fire chief, William Owen Nelson (above), was out driving late at night in his personal fire truck. He turned on his siren and pretended to be a police officer. He attempted to pull people over, suspecting they were driving under the influence.

However, it turns out that Nelson was under the influence himself and he ended up getting a DUI arrest. He has since been suspended from his position.

And this, my friends, is a crazy DUI arrest where a single person is capable of being both dumb and dumber.