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New Four Loko Packaging Features Alcohol Content Warning

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What isn’t in Four Loko these days? It seems each week there’s a story about how there’s yet another chemical in this nasty malt liquor concoction that may or may not make you grow a third arm.

Needless to say, after an investigation in false advertising by the Federal Trade Commission, Phusion Projects (the makers of Four Loko) will create new packaging for the drink. It will include a lid that can reseal and a warning that states that this beverage has the alcohol equivalent of four and a half beers.

Wait. Four and a half beers?

Okay, I’ve been giving advice on how to avoid a DUI conviction for years and it looks like my number one tip has suddenly changed.

The best way to avoid a DUI conviction?

For the love of all that is holy, don’t drink Four Loko.

Save it for cheap college students…

Or for people who actually enjoy jail.

DUI in Illinois Reminiscent of Every Down-on-His-Luck Dude from Rom-Com Movies

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Calling Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson! We may have a new romantic comedy in the works. Could it be called How to Lose Your License in Ten Days? Oh, and maybe the person who saves the day is a top-notch Chicago DUI attorney?! We can only hope…

Needless to say, a man from Waukegan, Illinois attempted to proclaim his adoration for a female co-worker. After she rejected him, he did what anyone would do: Eat Drink himself into a stupor.

Too bad this was during the work day.

When his boss (ostensibly played by Michael Douglas) saw his employee totally hammered, he fired the guy.

And the bad day only gets worse…

Leaving the office with nothing left but his pride and a BAC that was way over limit, the poor guy got arrested for a DUI after causing his ar.

And…

Cue the opening credits!

Your Chicago DUI may not have been this dramatic, but that still doesn’t mean you should plead guilty. If you have been arrested for a DUI in Illinois, fight your charges today!

Ryan Gosling DUI Secret Revealed!!

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What? What? Ryan Gosling!?! Secret DUI?!?

I’m having a stroke right now. Thank goodness he got his license back because Drive wouldn’t have been nearly as cool…

Radar Online reports that my future husband was arrested for a DUI back in 2005 and kept it a secret. He pleaded no contest to “exhibiting speed”, which is also known as a celebrity plea bargain.

Ryan, if you’re reading this, if you ever need a DUI attorney, please hit me up.

National Be(er) Responsible Day

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I didn’t know that were was a National Be(er) Responsible Day until a few googles ago. Needless to say, it’s tomorrow, folks. Expect a lot of advocates promoting the use of a designated driver.

The National Be(er) Responsible Day is being sponsored by none other than Anheuser-Busch, the maker of many of our favorite beverages:  Budweiser, Michelob, Stella…

Tomorrow, many Anheuser-Busch employees will be out and about in local hotspots getting people to support designated drivers. Additionally, you can show your support for designated drivers on Budweiser’s Facebook page.

My question is…

Is there anyone who doesn’t support designated drivers?

Crazy DUI Stories! You’ll Think You’re Drunk Just Reading Them!

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And you thought YOUR DUI arrest was out of this world! Think again, Estella Warren!

By the way, Estella, way to plead no contest, which is also known as “I’m a hot celebrity and I can get away with anything!”

Here are some stories that cannot get away without a few gasps…

DUI Victim Survives Crash and Impaling

Yes, you read that correctly. A fence pole impaled a passenger in San Bernadino County, CA. Although the passenger is on the road to recovery, the driver of the car, his father, has been arrested and is currently locked up at the Central Detention Center in San Bernadino.

Jesus Can Help You Beat Your DUI

At least that is what Teairra Mari believes. The musical 23-year-old up-and-comer was arrested for a DUI last week and was spotted attending church services in Van Nuys this past Sunday.  Whether or not prayer can save you from the consequences of a DUI, Mari did own up to her mistake and issued a statement, apologizing for her actions.

Which is Worse? A DUI or a Flat Tire?

A man in Tinley Park is still trying to figure that one out. Dean R. Mariucci was pulled over by police for driving with flat tires. Upon questioning, police suspected Mariucci had been drinking and arrested him for a DUI. When will people learn that no one can ever make a smart decision after drinking?!

Twilight Star Arrested for DUI! Thankfully, Not R-Patz!

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I’ve been so conflicted for so long whether I was Team Edward and Team Jacob, I’ve encountered yet another plot point in the Twilight drama that runs through my head on a regular basis.

The Twilight Saga star, Kiowa Gordon, has been arrested for a DUI in Arizona. For you under-the-rock dwellers, Gordon plays a member the Wolf Pack, Embry.

Oh boy, Jacob is going to be pissed.

According to police records, there had been a warrant out for Gordon’s arrest for failure to appear court (probably because he was in wolf-mode) after drug possession charges.

So, for now, in Embry’s sake, I guess I’m Team Experienced-DUI-Attorney.

DARE Officer Gets DUI

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Talk about practicing what you preach! Or not.

In Salem, Indiana, a police officer driving with a DARE trailer got arrested for a DUI. Not only was this officer transporting property of DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), it was found out that he’s also in charge of the DARE program for seven area schools.

What a role model, am I right?

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.

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.]

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?

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.

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.


Charter Bus Driver Gets DUI

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Unfortunately, we’ve heard many times about commercial drivers getting a DUI with passengers in their car.

However, in Bozeman, MT, a charter bus driver was arrested for a DUI with students on his bus and it was later revealed that the driver has had three previous DUI convictions.

How could have the bus company missed this in the driver’s background check? Furthermore, since the bus company provides transportation for children, wouldn’t they have a more comprehensive background check on potential drivers?

It is oddly bizarre that three DUI convictions went unnoticed, but at the end of the day, we should be lucky that no one got hurt.

Car-Less DUI Arrests Over the Weekend

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This past weekend our country saw a few DUI arrests that occurred with intoxicated drivers not driving your typical every day car.

DUI on a Lawnmower

A man in South Dakota was arrested this weekend for driving while intoxicated on a lawnmower. He filled his lawnmower up at a gas station and bought a beer while there. Police detected signs of intoxication, and this man was arrested for a DUI and having an open container in a vehicle.

DUI on Horse-and-Buddy

Two Pennsylvania teenagers were arrested this weekend for operating a horse-and-buggy under the influence. The horse-and-buggy crashed with a car on a Lawrence county road. Although no people got hurt, the horse was injured, but it is expected to make a full recovery.

Apple Bans DUI App

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After receiving a lot of pressure from lawmakers and concerned citizens all around, Apple officially banned a mobile app that lists nearby DUI checkpoints.

Many who opposed the checkpoint app believed it would allow people to get away with drinking and driving. With drivers knowing where sobriety checkpoints are going to be held, they can easily avoid getting in trouble for getting intoxicated behind the wheel. It could potentially increase the amount of drunk drivers, leading to more serious and tragic consequences.

People who supported the application believe drivers have a right to know where checkpoints are going to be held. After all, many area newspapers and blogs list when police will be setting up a checkpoint. Some states (notably Ohio, California, and Florida) even list the exact intersection of a certain DUI checkpoint.

When it is all said and done, checkpoints will always be announced, whether it is through blogs, crime reports, newspapers, or word of mouth. However, checkpoint listings won’t be as easily accessible as pressing a button on a smartphone. Therefore, for better or worse, the general knowledge of checkpoint locations will remain status quo.

Top DUI News Stories of the Day

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DUI Checkpoint to Honor Victim

Police in Navato, CA will be holding a checkpoint Friday night in honor of Melodie Osheroff, a woman who was killed by a drunken motorcyclist in 2009. Although checkpoints encourage safety and help decrease traffic accidents, is this the best way to honor someone? Does it seem as if police are exploiting Osheroff’s tragedy to nab drivers?

Caretaker Saves Toddler from a Drunk Driving Crash

In an accident that made national news, a Chicago caretaker is being honored with saving the life of a toddler in Saturday’s Gold Coast DUI accident. The toddler’s nanny was able to shove the stroller out of the way just the driver plowed his truck over a curb. Although the caretaker did get injured, the toddler suffered only minor injuries and should be okay.

NBA Star Pleads Guilty to DUI

Jalen Rose, former Michigan star and NBA player, pleaded guilty today to a DUI. Most shocking was that Rose admitted that he had six (six!) martinis that night, plus road conditions were terrible due to snow. Rose is very lucky to have come out of that accident alive. He’ll be sentenced in July where he most likely will face some time in jail.

Guys Who Talk about Alcohol on Facebook Have More Friends, Plus Four Loko is Still in Trouble

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New Study: Talking about Getting Drunk on Facebook Can Make You Popular

The American Journal of men’s Health has released a new study that suggests young men who talk about their drinking on Facebook tend to have more friends than those who do not. In a study of 225 male students, 85% mention alcohol somewhere on their Facebook account and have more friends than those who do not. This result does not seem to depict drinking habits in young men, but it focuses on social behavior and what these men decide to post on Facebook.

Former Pastor Gets DUI

The former co-pastor of the famous Without Walls International Church in Florida, Randy White, was arrested for a DUI this past Saturday. Even though his BAC was just above the limit, his ex-wife spoke about the charges in church, saying she does not condone what happened, but will support her ex-husband.  White was released on a $500 bail.

Hand Sanitizer Can Affect Breath Test

The Miami Herald is reporting today that hand sanitizer could possibly mess up the results on a breathalyzer test. If you sanitize your hands every so often, most likely, it will have little effect on the test’s results. However, for people with jobs or lifestyles where they sanitize multiple times a day (i.e. doctors and nurses), there is the likelihood that their BAC reading could be affected.

Four Loko About to Get Sued

This past fall, the alcohol brand, Four Loko was receiving a bad rap for its dangerous mix of caffeine and malt liquor. There were terrible tragedies where young people died after drinking the beverage. Now, the parents of one of the teens, Bo Rupp, have decided to sue the company, despite the company removing the caffeine from the beverage.

Miami – Dade Tries to Get Back on Track

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Miami Dade County is beginning to create alternative sentences for one-time DUI offenders with their Back on Track Program.  This program allows first-time DUI offenders to get their charges reduced if they attend alcohol education classes, seek treatment, and pay lower fines under this new program.

For offenders who are way above the legal limit or who refuse a breathalyzer test, the program will include more monitoring and possibly the installation of an ignition interlock device.

Despite receiving a lot of opposition, most notably from MADD, if a person were to enter the Back on Track Program, his or her DUI will still be on record. This means if they were to get arrested again, the latest arrest will be treated as a second offense.

If you’ve been arrested for DUI in Florida, contact a FL DUI attorney right away for a free consultation.