The dangers of driving under the influence in Burbank have increased dramatically, thanks to the drenching rain that has doused the Southland. AccuWeather projections predict that the rain will last at least until (or through) Friday, potentially causing local flooding, traffic snarls, and changes to typical freeway congestion patterns. How…
One of most powerful Republican State Senate leaders North of Los Angeles was arrested for a DUI. Utah State Senate Majority Leader Sheldon Killpack was arrested for driving under the influence and one day later he resigned from office. The irony of the arrest is that the State Senate leader…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) monitors trends regarding fatal Southern California DUI incidences. A close look at the recent stats points to many positive developments and some concerns. Let’s consider the stats over the past 30 years to wee how the dangers of DUI in Southern California have…
Charlie Sheen has been arrested again for domestic violence towards the women in his life. Recent reports out of Aspen, Colorado concerning Brooke Mueller tell a story of continued violence. According to reports, Sheen was arrested for two felonies an one misdemeanor on Christmas Day. The 911 call made public…
Starting in 2010, any driver convicted of a Los Angeles DUI will be required by law to install an interlock ignition device (IID) in his or her vehicle. The new law is part of an ambitious pilot program being tested in seven different California counties, including Los Angeles and Tulare…
The end of 2009 brought about a record number of California DUI arrests. This New Year’s Eve into the early morning hours of the first day of 2010 ended with 527 DUI arrests throughout California and a total of 6 DUI related deaths. The number of California DUI arrests rose…
1. Battle Los Angeles DUI incidences by improving the efficacy of rehab programs. Sadly, rehab programs such as certain 12-step programs can be surprisingly ineffective at helping addicts recover from alcoholism. While only a few scientific surveys of groups like AA have been conducted, the results have not been particularly…
1. Driving under the influence in Los Angeles will not be the only major challenge facing law enforcement agents in 2010 — driving while texting/phoning is also a huge issue. A cell-phone-talking/texting epidemic has overrun Southern California. As more and more people become dependent on mobile devices to get through…
As 2009 wraps up, it’s time to turn our attention to Southern California DUI statistics that engaged our attention and reminded us about the dangers and costs of violating California Vehicle Code Sections 23152(a) and 23152(b). Here are 9 eye-popping numbers: 1. 28,457 – the number of people hurt in…
Underage DUI in Southern California is a rampant problem, according to numerous independent surveys. Campaigns to stamp it out often revolve around scaring young drivers about the dangers of alcohol abuse and imposing draconian consequences for violating the law. However, best practices for dealing with this dangerous community issue should…