Those Convicted of DUI must now Equip cars with Ignition Interlock in 17 States

Newsflash from your Hollywood Attorney:

Here are 9 of the 17 States that require Ignition Interlocks in Cars for DUI's

USA
All 50 states have laws permitting the imposition of ignition-interlock devices as sentencing alternatives for drunken drivers.

Arizona
Arizona mandates at least six months for all DUI offenses, even those not involving alcohol.[citation needed]

California
If driving on a suspended license due to a DUI conviction, legally the court must impose an ignition interlock device requirement for up to a maximum of three years from the date of conviction. As of July 1, 2010 interlocks are required upon a DUI conviction in four counties; Los Angeles, Alameda, Sacramento and Tulare. -AB 91 creates a pilot program for select counties, such as Los Angeles County, that will require all drivers convicted of a DUI offense to install IIDs in their vehicles as a condition to receive restricted driving privileges. -SB 598 shortens the amount of time certain repeat DUI offenders will have to wait before becoming eligible to apply for restricted California driving privileges. To receive the restricted license though, these drivers will be required to meet certain criteria, such as the installation of an IID in their vehicles.

Georgia
Upon conviction of a second DUI, the violator's license is suspended for no less than 18 months. During the final six months of this suspension the driver in question is required to have a working ignition interlock device installed in any vehicle that he or she intends to operate.

Massachusetts
Starting January 1, 2006, drivers that had a second or subsequent operating under the influence offense and are eligible for a hardship license or for license reinstatement, are required to have an ignition interlock device attached to their motor vehicle, at their own expense.

New Mexico
Ignition interlocks are required for at least one year for all first-time DWI offenders; subsequent offenses require longer periods of installation.

New York
As of August 15, 2010, New York state requires a person sentenced for Driving While Intoxicated have an ignition interlock device installed for at least 6 months on any vehicle they own or operate, and the driver have an "ignition interlock" restriction added to their driver license.

North Carolina
A conviction of Driving While Impaired with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 or more or another conviction within the past seven years will require an ignition interlock device to be installed on the vehicle.

Utah
Effective July 2, 2009, anyone convicted of a DUI, whether it be a first offense or a subsequent offense, will be required to have an ignition interlock device placed on their car — for 18 months for first time offense.

Virginia
Effective July 1, 2012, anyone who is convicted of DUI may drive only with an ignition interlock after the first offense, as a condition of a restricted license and is required to have an ignition interlock installed in each vehicle owned by or registered to him after a second offense. The bill also provides that the court may authorize a restricted license for travel to and from the interlock installer and a person can pre-qualify for an ignition interlock prior to conviction.

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New Breath Testing System an Alcohol Monitoring Systems Launches Handheld for Drunk Drivers

 The company known for making SCRAM®, the world's first 24/7, transdermal alcohol monitoring system for repeat drunk drivers, has announced the launch of a next-generation handheld breath test device aimed at monitoring offenders deemed lower risk by the courts.

SCRAM Remote Breath™, is a portable, handheld breath test system that includes Automated Facial Intelligence™ (AFI™), a government-grade facial recognition software that snaps an offender's picture during a test and digitally matches it to a baseline photo. Offenders sentenced to monitoring with SCRAM Remote Breath carry the handheld device and complete breath tests either on a set schedule, randomly, or on-demand as needed by the supervising agent.

According to Don White, vice president of Field Operations for Alcohol Monitoring Systems (AMS), the company spent 10 years delivering its flagship 24/7 transdermal product, the Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor®, and has monitored more than 300,000 high-risk, hardcore drunk drivers. "But we know that the judicial system needs options when it comes to monitoring alcohol-involved offenders," says White. "Courts and law enforcement need a high-intensity technology, like our transdermal system, but they also need to be able to reliably monitor a whole host of alcohol-involved offenders—such as first-time drunk drivers and minors in possession—who require supervision, but not the intensity or cost of a 24/7 transdermal technology," he says.

The AFI technology is the first of its kind in an industry of remote breath test systems that require corrections officers to manually review and attempt to match hundreds and even thousands of photos daily to determine if the right person is taking the tests. In comparison, the SCRAM AFI technology digitally maps facial structure and ultimately reduces the staff demand on staff time and resources by 90 to 95 percent.


Read More..... http://alcoholmonitoring.com/index/scram/scram-remote-breath/automated-facial-intelligence

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Guilty of DUI - Drunk Driving for Actor Gerard Depardieu

A French court fined him $5,290 and suspended his license for six months.

In Paris, Gallic acting legend and newly minted Russian citizen Gerard Depardieu was found guilty Friday morning of driving while intoxicated following an arrest in Nov. 2012. He was fined $5290 (€4000) and had his license suspended for six months. Depardieu was not present at the hearing.

The charge stemmed from an incident last year when Depardieu fell off of his scooter and tested with a blood alcohol level of 1.8, nearly three times the legal limit of 0.5. No others were involved in the incident when he tipped over, but police statements said the actor smelled strongly of alcohol at the time of his detention and began to yell at officers that he did not want to be controlled. During the hearing Depardieu’s lawyer, Eric de Caumont, claimed the actor had consumed a single glass of champagne hours earlier.

Though Depardieu could have faced up to two years in prison, prosecutors had requested a license suspension of ten months and the fine.

Today’s decision ends a drawn-out court process that has seen three postponements already, but despite the many delays Depardieu still did not attend. “It’s always frustrating when a defendant who contests the facts is not there to be questioned directly,” said prosecutor Aurelia Devos.

The famously debaucherous actor is filming the art thief themed Turquoise with Elizabeth Hurley in Grozny, Chechnya, where he also keeps a home. Depardieu has been declared an honorary citizen there, having befriended Kremlin-supported strongman Ramzan Kadyrov, who has been accused of multiple human rights violations. Earlier this week, Depardieu gave an interview in Paris to Le Journal du Dimanche stating that the situation in Chechnya has been unfairly judged and is not as depicted in the press.

He also claimed that his drunkenness is part of his charm. “[I’m] drunk sometimes, but my drunkenness is part of my excess,” he said. “I think it corresponds to an image that the French love.  Someone who is a bit of a rebel, who shakes things up, and is sometimes drunk."

Read More.... http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/gerard-depardieu-found-guilty-drunk-572982

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DUI Checkpoint Crash with 3 People Injured

The collision occurred about 8 p.m. Friday, ONTARIO, California. Police say 47-year-old Rick Dell was driving a white minvan that blew through the checkpoint, ran a red light and struck a SUV.

Dell was arrested and booked for investigation of DUI and felony hit and run.

Witnesses say the vehicle was traveling at nearly 100 mph. Authorities say Dell jumped out of the vehicle after the crash and ran away. He was later captured.

The SUV driver was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries. Two passengers in the minivan also were hospitalized with minor injuries.

Source... http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/e4a0ec8c89714173a4f82086f335c19e/CA--DUI-Checkpoint-Crash

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Stay Sober or Stay Off the Road and Out of Trouble - Here's Why!

 The red, white, and blue banners of Memorial Day are here again. If your idea of red, white and blue is red wine, a White Russian, or a Blue Hawaiian, then it's best that you up your caloric intake of burgers and then give a friend your car keys so that you avoid trouble on the road this weekend.

Drinking during this national holiday is a tradition as old as the cookout itself. Many people do not realize when they are over the legal blood alcohol limit. The police know holidays bring increased drinking: that's why they set up more roadblocks and sobriety checkpoints to pull over more drivers. If you get stopped at a California DUI checkpoint, you may not be sure if you will pass a breathalyzer test. The same is true for being pulled over after committing a traffic infraction. In either case, once you are on the side of the road the procedure is basically the same.

Officers will be looking for probable cause to make a California DUI arrest. They typically ask if you had anything to drink. They are concerned with the "Yes" answer: that gives them one more step towards probable cause and your arrest for DUI. You are under no obligation to answer an officer's questions. In fact, if the truth is the wrong answer, it is up to your discretion whether or not to answer the question. In some circumstances, it may be better to refrain.

The next thing that usually happens is a series of field sobriety tests. In California, and in many other states, you are not necessarily obligated to submit to field sobriety tests. These tests have problems. The field sobriety tests, walking in a straight line, reciting the alphabet, and other physical tests are highly subjective. The stress of the moment makes it easier to fail them.

You cannot be forced to submit to a breathalyzer test either. However, outright refusal to perform this test can result in an arrest and penalties, including a mandatory license suspension.

If you are pulled over, one of the first things you want to do is ask why you were pulled over. It is your right to ask that question. Asking this simple question can defuse the situation. The officer's answer to your question may be driving peculiarities, such as swerving, speeding, or weaving between lanes. The officer may not have a lawful reason to make a stop or single you out of the California DUI checkpoint.

Driving safely is your biggest responsibility as a driver. It is always best not to drive if you have had any amount of alcohol. Most people do not know exactly how many drinks put them close to the limit and it is easy to misjudge. If you are pulled over, think twice before answering questions, and very respectfully, ask questions of your own, as well, but in a way that shows you do know your rights.

If the officer does not have probable cause, he cannot make an arrest. Do not give them probable cause by being too forthcoming in your own actions or answers to their questions, or you may find out first-hand what DUI penalties California has put in place. Knowing your rights is vital if you are pulled over for a California DUI stop. Know your rights, and stand up for them.
 
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Stricter New Drunk Driving Laws Restaurants in Fear of Sales

The National Transportation Safety Board wants states to make it illegal to drive with a blood-alcohol content level above 0.05. Currently all U.S. states set the limit at 0.08. For some people, the lower level could mean no more than a glass of wine.

"It would have a devastating impact on the restaurant industry," said Sarah Longwell, the managing director of the American Beverage Institute.

With a limit as low as 0.05, social drinkers would be the ones most likely to cut back when they go out to eat, she said. "You basically take away a part of the experience of dining out. When you take that element away, you take away some of the magic, the ambiance of a night out," Longwell said.

"It could have a chilling effect on sales," said Paul Gatza, the director of the Brewers Association, a trade group that represents small American brewers. For restaurants that serve alcohol, beer sales generally account for about 10 to 20 percent of their revenue while wine and spirits make up another 10 to 20 percent, Gatza said.

The whole hospitality industry will take a hit, Longwell said. "It impacts servers, bartenders, suppliers, " Longwell said.

The new blood-alcohol proposal is based on research that shows impairment begins with the first drink. "The research clearly shows that drivers with a BAC above 0.05 are impaired and at a significantly greater risk of being involved in a crash where someone is killed or injured," NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman said Tuesday in announcing the proposal.

More than 100 countries already have BAC limits at 0.05 or lower, according to the NTSB.

The NTSB is targeting the annual rate of 10,000 fatalities caused by drunk drivers, but reducing the blood alcohol level fails to impact the heavy drinkers who drive above the 0.15 percent level and who are responsible for over 70 percent of drunk-driving fatalities, according to American Beverage Institute numbers. "It will have a tremendous impact on the moderate social drinker and almost no impact on the hard-core drinkers," Longwell said.

The Distilled Spirits Council echoed that sentiment. "We join with other organizations, including those engaged in traffic safety, in maintaining our strong support for the strict enforcement of the .08 BAC level and continuing the fight against hardcore drunk drivers. Progress has been made in decreasing alcohol-related traffic fatalities. Reducing the BAC level will not be an effective strategy," the council said in a statement.

Even Mothers Against Drunk Driving said Tuesday it appreciates the NTSB's attention to the issue, but will keep its own advocacy focused on its Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving, which backs the current .08 limit, calls for high-profile law enforcement and in-car breathalyzers for offenders.

One sector the new level would help is retail sales of alcohol, said Libby Bierman, an analyst at Sageworks, a private-company data expert firm. "It might encourage people to drink at home or pick up something and take to a friend's house," she said.

Beer, wine and liquor store profits have been on the upswing since 2009, according to the Sageworks data collected from private companies across the U.S. "This whole industry has always done well, even during the recession," Bierman said.

Overall, the private beer, wine and liquor stores never dipped into the red like many other industries during the worst of the recession. They posted a 0.87 percent net profit margin in 2009 and that climbed to 2.88 percent for 2012, according to Sageworks' numbers.

The NTSB plan was proposed Tuesday along with other enforcement measures including the use of in-vehicle drunk-detection technology and targeting of repeat offenders. States have the power to set their own blood-alcohol limits, which have all remained at .08 since 2004. The NTSB first issued the .08 recommendation in 1982. The amount of alcohol required for intoxication varies among individuals based on weight, tolerance and other factors.

More... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/18/restaurants-drunk-driving-sales_n_3299698.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003

Hunger Games Actor Jeffrey Wright Arrested For Drunk Driving

Jeffrey Wright was arrested for drunk driving in New York City on Saturday, according to multiple reports.

The “Catching Fire” actor, 47, was reportedly pulled over on a lower East Side street in the early morning hours after police spotted him driving erratically, law enforcement sources reportedly told the New York Daily News.

Soon to be in “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”

Read More... http://www.accesshollywood.com/catching-fires-jeffrey-wright-arrested-for-drunk-driving-in-new-york-city-reports_article_78673

Cocktails could cost you $16,000 - $22,492 Choose a designated driver!

The driver of the Acura was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and vehicular manslaughter.

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day partying, the Automobile Club of Southern California has calculated that a first-offense misdemeanor DUI conviction can now cost up to $15,649 in California.

The penalties are even higher for teenagers. The expense of an under-age-21 first-offense misdemeanor DUI is up to $22,492. That’s up 29% from 2011.

What does your insurance say?

The Auto Club developed its cost estimate by totaling up mandated state and local fines, penalties, restitution, legal fees and increased insurance costs. The calculations do not include thousands of dollars of other potential expenses drivers might face if they lose work time for a criminal trial or to go to jail, need to pay bail or incur injury or vehicle damage from a crash they caused.

It also doesn’t include other potential drunk-driving-conviction consequences such as the risk of a civil trial or the requirement to install an ignition interlock in a vehicle.

"This is entirely preventable," Bloch said.

Read More... http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-drunk-driving-conviction-cost-20130314,0,3164134.story

                                 Have a SAFE and enjoyable St. Patrick's Day Weekend!!!

 

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L.A. County Sheriff's Department and Long Beach police have a bunch of DUI checkpoints waiting for you this weekend.

The LAPD, the L.A. County Sheriff's Department and Long Beach police have a bunch of DUI checkpoints waiting for you this weekend.

They want you to know about them in hopes that you'll avoid drinking and driving altogether.

We want you to stay safe and out of trouble! Have a great weekend. As always, we're here for you!


Read More... http://blogs.laweekly.com/informer/2013/03/dui_checkpoints_silver_lake_dtla_hollywood_carson_long_beach.php

Drugged Driving surpasses Drunken Driving in California - Ambien has been linked to some high-profile accidents and MORE

Drugged driving is on the rise in California and it has surpassed drunken driving. It's been suspected for a while but never quantified just for California until now.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that when looking at California drivers killed in motor-vehicle accidents in 2010, 30 percent tested positive for drugs.

A new Office of Traffic Safety survey of nine cities during Friday and Saturday nights recently concluded more Californians are driving under the influence of drugs than alcohol: more than double, at 14 percent.

"Nearly half had marijuana. That was the drug. And sometimes it was marijuana plus other drugs, or marijuana plus alcohol," said Chris Cochran, Office of Traffic Safety.

Besides illegal drugs, the study also found people had prescription and over-the-counter drugs, which can impair driving.

The sleep aid Ambien has been linked to some high-profile accidents. Low levels of the drug were found in the bloodstream of former U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson after a string of collisions in Southern California this summer.

A few weeks later, Kerry Kennedy, daughter of Robert F. Kennedy, crashed north of New York City with the generic for Ambien in her blood.

Neither of those two cases involved alcohol.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving recently added drugged driving to its campaign because of its rise.

"Driving under the influence no longer means just alcohol," said Silas Miers, a program manager with Mother Against Drunk Driving California. "It includes alcohol and drugs and a combination of both. The result and the consequences are really the same. People get arrested or they end up dead."

Those advocating the recreational use of marijuana are not deterred by the report.

The Drug Policy Alliance opposes driving while impaired by pot, but says California's numbers shouldn't prevent efforts to loosen up laws.

"No one should drive under the impairment of anything," said Stephen Gutwillig, deputy executive director of programs, Drug Policy Alliance. "I'm just saying that the risks associated with marijuana and driving are substantially lower than the risks associated with alcohol and with some prescription drugs."

The state will have more concrete numbers in a few years because beginning in 2014, law enforcement will have to start indicating on DUI reports whether the case is related to alcohol, drugs or both.

Read More... http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news%2Fstate&id=8891755

House to debate revision of Mississippi's DUI laws in a minute

*update... This has passed

The next item up on the House calendar is HB 481, which would add a requirement of use of an ignition interlock device by people convicted of DUIs.  This is a pretty good bill.  In short, it would do away with the "hardship" license and replace it with the imposition of an ignition interlock requirement.  Here's how the new license suspensions would work:

DUI 1st offense: 30 day license suspension, followed by conditional license for up to 6 months

DUI 2nd offense: 45 day license suspension, followed by conditional license for 1-2 years

DUI 3rd offense: 45 day license suspension, followed by conditional license for 3-5 years


The other penalties (incarceration, fines, etc.) are not changed by the bill.

Here's why it's a good bill.  Currently, someone convicted of a first DUI can petition the circuit court for a hardship license after completing the Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program and the expiration of 30 days from conviction.  That always takes more than 30 days, and leaves the person convicted without transportation until the order is signed.  It also lets someone who has evidenced a drinking problem behind the wheel without any supervision whatsoever.

Worse, someone who gets a second DUI winds up with a license suspension for a year, with no hardship potential whatsoever.  How are they supposed to drive to work?

And even worse than that, a person convicted of a third DUI has his license suspended for 5 years.  How is that person to put his life back together on a suspended license?

Source... http://cottonmouthblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/house-to-debate-revision-of.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FGsAJ+%28Cotton+Mouth%29

First baseman Todd Helton, COLORADO ROCKIES STAR BUSTED FOR DUI

According to the police report, 39-year-old Helton was busted at 2:39 AM on 3 counts of drunk driving just outside of Denver.

Cops say Helton was cooperative.

A rep for the Rockies released a statement saying the MLB superstar "clearly understands the seriousness of his poor decision."

Helton -- a former All Star -- was once considered one of the best hitters in baseball.

Helton just released a statement saying, "Last evening I exercised poor judgment and was charged with drinking and driving after driving to a gas station near my house. I am very sorry and embarrassed by my actions."

"I hold myself to a high standard and take my responsibility as a public figure very seriously. My entire career I have worked to set a positive example for my family and in our community and I fell far short of this standard."

"I sincerely ask my family, the Colorado Rockies Organization, Major League Baseball and the community to accept my apology. I make no excuses and accept full responsibility for my actions. I humbly ask your forgiveness.”

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2013/02/06/todd-helton-colorado-rockies-first-baseman-arrested-mug-shot/#ixzz2K9S7kV00

DUI: What You Need to know and What You should do

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If you are arrested in California for DUI (called DWI in other states), a series of legal events begins that can result in a jail sentence, a fine, and the suspension of your driver’s license. If you have already been convicted for drunk driving, the penalties for DUI increase. It is essential that you are represented by experienced counsel who can successfully deal with the various issues growing out of the arrest. In California, a person charged with DUI will have their license confiscated by the arresting officer. You will be given a piece of paper that functions as a temporary license. Your temporary license should indicate that your license will be suspended within 30 days unless you schedule a DMV hearing to resolve the matter. You have only 10 days after your arrest to schedule a DMV hearing. You will also have an opportunity to enter a pre-trial motion to suppress evidence or dismiss the charges against you if an officer failed to follow proper procedure or stopped your car without reasonable suspicion.

The Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin has helped numerous clients face and overcome the challenges that a DUI arrest presents. Contact us at 310.273.9600 to schedule your free consultation. We may be able to help you.

After a DUI Arrest in Los Angeles

We represent clients in drunk-driving cases, including:
 
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If you are a student at UCLA, USC, or any other local college or university, an underage DUI arrest can affect your ability to get a driver’s license and create other complications for you. If marijuana is found in your car as well, a drug possession conviction could affect your eligibility for financial aid. We can review your situation and case and discuss how best to resolve your underage or drug possession charge.

Achieving a Positive Outcome in DUI Cases in Los Angeles

Just because your breath or blood-alcohol tested .08 or above does not mean that conviction on the charge is a certainty. There may be procedural, mechanical, or biological factors on which a successful defense can be based. For example, the police may have made an improper stop. The breath or blood test may not have been conducted correctly. Or, the breath testing machine may not have been in proper working order.

The Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin will thoroughly investigate all of these factors and conduct a vigorous defense. Possible outcomes in this situation might include dismissal of the charge, a reduction of the charge, or victory at trial.

An Experienced Plea Negotiator – Los Angeles DUI

In some DUI cases, however, a trial may not be the best solution. It may be better to negotiate a plea agreement that enables you to move forward in your life without the expense or risk of a trial. Criminal defense attorney Jonathan Franklin is a former prosecutor and an experienced negotiator. He has a record of success in negotiating and obtaining reduced charges and mitigated penalties for clients in the Los Angeles and the Southern California area. When it is appropriate, he will seek such an outcome for you and present you with all of your options.

To schedule your free initial consultation with the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin, contact us at 310.273.9600. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day.

Randy Travis SENTENCED TO REHAB for Drunk Driving

Country singer Randy Travis has been sentenced to 180 DAYS IN JAIL after pleading guilty to drunk driving in Texas. But he probably won't spend a single minute behind bars, because the sentence was probated for 2 years, meaning if he stays out of trouble for 2 years, he can avoid the slammer. 

But if Travis runs afoul of the law, officials can bring Travis in to serve out the 180 days. 

Travis must also check in to an inpatient alcohol treatment facility for a minimum of 30 days AND complete 100 hours of community service. 

Travis must also install an ignition interlock device on any vehicle he drives for 2 years. The IID measures the driver's blood alcohol level and will prevent the engine from starting if the driver is intoxicated. 

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2013/01/31/randy-travis-180-days-jail-drunk-driving-naked-texas/#ixzz2Jcda52CM

 

 

Have you found yourself in a DUI Checkpoint?

Checkpoints are happening at an alarming rate in many parts of the southern Ca. areas!

Just last night 3,675 Vehicles through one town checkpoint were checked, with 1,912 Drivers checked. The from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Risk Management Bureau’s Traffic Services found:

4 DUI alcohol suspects arrested

1 DUI Combo (alcohol and marijuana) suspect arrested

1 Illegal possesion of narcotics suspect arrested

1 Petty theft/public intoxication suspect arrested

4 vehicles were stored for a day

The goal of the DUI/DL checkpoint was removing impaired drivers and to bring awareness to the public of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

If you find yourself in a DUI contact the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin at (310) 273-9600.
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