Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Man Arrested For DUI After Crashing Into Restaurant
Is it some sort of new protest movement? Are planes too difficult to access? Why are so many vehicles driving into buildings? No one knows, but it seems, at least to be a novel phenomenon, no more than a decade or two old. What happens? Well, in most cases, onlookers watch an elderly person… Read More »
A Brief History Of DUI Laws
Older people can remember a time when DUI wasn’t even a crime. However, states had legislation going as far back as 1910. In most cases, it was very difficult to convict an individual of the crime of DUI. Most people didn’t respect the laws and why they were in place. In the 1930s, you… Read More »
Woman Sentenced To 6 Months Following DUI Death
A Florida woman avoided a DUI manslaughter charge but was still sentenced to six months after she struck and killed a pedestrian. Initially, she fled the scene of the accident but returned as police were assisting the victim. She told police she was unsure if she struck an object or a person. Police performed… Read More »
Man Drives Into Dental Clinic And Then Runs Away
A Florida man has been arrested for DUI causing property damage, resisting arrest without violence, and fleeing the scene of an accident after he struck another vehicle and then swerved into an Ocala dental clinic. According to police, the man’s BAC was .14 which is nearly twice the legal limit. When police arrived at… Read More »
DUI Manslaughter Charge Results From Intersection Crash
Police say they detected a strong odor of cannabis coming from a woman’s car after she struck a motorcyclist. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman was held on suspicion of DUI and charged with DUI manslaughter. The results of a blood test are pending. In many cases, police arrive at… Read More »
Motorcyclist Arrested After Crash Kills Passenger
A motorcyclist is facing DUI manslaughter charges after plowing into the back of a stopped vehicle. A 29-year-old woman was killed in the crash. Police say the man did not recall having a passenger when he was confronted. Police also say his BAC was well over the legal limit when the crash occurred. The… Read More »
Driver Arrested After Crash Into Popular Bar
A popular bar was severely injured after a drunk driver plowed into it in September causing major property damage. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence causing serious bodily injury, and DUI with property damage. Both are enhanced penalties for the unintended consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol. They both… Read More »
Pennsylvania Man Charged With Marijuana DUI; Convicted On Bad Science
Yes, the legislature can pass a law that allows the government to convict individuals based on faulty science. One individual is learning this the hard way after he was pulled over in Pennsylvania. When the officer asked him if he had any illegal drugs on him, he told the officer about the medical marijuana… Read More »
Can I Get A DUI For Inhaling Air Duster?
Yes. While not the preferred substance of choice of most drug abusers, air duster can cause intoxication and, in case you’re wondering, it also shows up on a tox screen. Air duster is often sold at computer supply stores and used to clean the insides of electronic components. It can also be used as… Read More »
Woman Charged With DUI Manslaughter, Possession Of Fake License
An Orlando woman is facing charges of DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, DUI causing major bodily injury, reckless driving causing serious bodily injury, and possession of a fraudulent driver’s license. The driver caused a fatal accident when she was driving her vehicle in the wrong lane and collided with another vehicle head-on. The driver of… Read More »
