Cops in the City of Angels could probably tell many tales about unusual incidents that involve cases of DUI in Los Angeles. But their peers in San Diego also have some interesting tales that they could add to the mix. A photographer with KTLA Channel 5 in San Diego happened…
Articles Posted in DUI
DUI Driver Strikes Florida Girl Sitting in Road
Young people are particularly prone to making stupid decisions that can have long-lasting consequences. Sometimes two poor decisions combined can result in a tragedy. It happens way too often with Los Angeles DUI arrests, and it happens all over the country as well. No one will ever know for sure…
No Favoritism on DUI Charge for NFL Draft Pick Favorite
A college football player may soon learn what many Hollywood and sports stars already know after being charged with a DUI in Los Angeles: being a celebrity doesn’t always gain you special treatment. Florida State University cornerback P.J. Williams has garnered some impressive stats on the football field. In 2014…
Strange DUI Arrests Over Holiday Weekend
It’s not unusual–in fact it’s typical–to hear reports of unusual arrests for DUI in Los Angeles and in other cities at holiday times. But these two cases make you wonder if there was something strange in the jelly beans this year. ABC Action News in Tampa, Florida, reported that police…
Driver Runs Out of Luck in St. Patrick’s Day DUI Arrest
The LAPD may have cracked down on motorists who were partying a little too freely on March 17th, but there were no Los Angeles DUI arrests that were quite as news-making as the chase near Annapolis, Maryland. It involved three other cars, a vehicle fire and a police helicopter. According…
District Attorney Criticizes Colorado Law After Denver Man Racks Up 16 DUI Convictions
Late last year, a grand jury in Arapahoe County, Colorado, indicted Denny Lovem on several charges related to a DUI incident. That kind of judicial action wouldn’t normally attract a great deal of attention unless the accused was a politician or a celebrity, but this story received extensive coverage in…
9 Poor Excuses for Having an Interlock Ignition Device
Drivers found guilty of a Los Angeles DUI offense may have to get an interlock ignition device (ILL) installed in their vehicles. While the equipment will prevent them from driving under the influence, having this device wired into their cars can be embarrassing not only for the driver but also…
Could Dedicated Officers Be Hired to Look for Motorists DUI in Los Angeles?
Brookhaven, Mississippi, may not be a trendsetter in many areas, but when it comes to enforcing laws against DUI drivers, the town is taking an unusual step—hiring a police officer whose main responsibility will be traffic and DUI enforcement. If other jurisdictions throughout the country copy that action, more Californians…
Arrests for Drunk Driving at Border Less Likely Than Los Angeles DUI
Are people in the U.S. without proper documentation getting a pass when it comes to getting picked up on DUI charges? Judicial Watch, a political watchdog group, claims that directives from the U.S. government encourage officials to look the other way when it comes to arresting illegals suspected of DUI…
Stories Even Stranger than Los Angeles DUI Cases
The cases handled by a Los Angeles DUI attorney can be unusual, but other areas of the country have their fair share of stories that make you think, “What could that driver have been thinking?” Here are a few recent examples: • Maryland media reported in February on the arrest…