Orléans trucker charged with drunk driving on Highway 401

It’s a wonder that an Orléans trucker nabbed by the OPP’s traffic patrol didn’t kill anyone.

Sgt. Kerry Schmidt, who mans the OPP’s highway safety division Twitter account, reported Sunday that the unnamed 29-year-old had been spotted behind the wheel of a fully-loaded transport truck that was slowing traffic, weaving and cutting off other vehicles on Highway 401 in Toronto.

He ended up charged with impaired driving, driving with more than 80 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood and dangerous driving.

Retired Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Chris Lewis likely spoke for everyone else on the road when he tweeted a succinct question: “How many innocent lives jeopardized by this complete moron???”

Read the full article here: https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/orleans-trucker-charged-with-drunk-driving-on-highway-401-opp

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DUI solutions that target drinking not driving

Most people who get a DUI do not get another.

Most people who get more than one DUI do not get arrested while awaiting the outcome of their first offense.

However, a small but persistent group of habitual offenders remain.

At least 1,400 people were charged with more than one DUI in Pennsylvania outside of Philadelphia in 2016, according to an analysis of court records conducted by The Sentinel.

Nearly 100 of those people were charged with more than two, The Sentinel found.

Each time they get behind the wheel intoxicated, the outcome can be catastrophic.

“It truly can cause some of the most horrific crashes and deaths,” said David Drumheller, traffic safety resource prosecutor for the Pennsylvania District Attorney’s Association. “You can be out with your family driving home from the movies completely law abiding, and next thing you know you’re hit by a drunk driver and your life is changed as you know it.”

In recent years, a new approach to dealing with intoxicated driving has begun to take hold.

Traditional methods focus on the driving aspect of impaired driving by doing things like revoking a person’s driver’s license or requiring the driver to install an ignition interlock that tests for alcohol on the driver’s breath before allowing the vehicle to start.

In some areas, the focus has shifted to the other part of the equation — drinking.

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Should Ontario overhaul how it charges drunk drivers?

The head of Mother’s Against Drunk Driving is calling on the Ontario government to overhaul how it charges people caught driving drunk and to implement partial decriminalization, a change the province appears open to considering.

Andrew Murie, CEO of MADD Canada, told Ontario Today on Thursday that partial decriminalization of driving under the influence charges reduces deaths caused by drunk driving.

Drunk driving to be largely decriminalized in Alberta in 2018
B.C. drinking and driving deaths down significantly
Since British Columbia introduced decriminalization legislation in 2010, police officers have been offering people caught driving under the influence for the first time — as long as they have not caused damage to property or injured anyone — the option of choosing administrative sanctions or criminal charges.

In a few years, the number of road deaths related to impaired driving had fallen dramatically.

“The focus of that program is solely on things that might rehab and reduce recidivism, where the criminal code focuses more on a punishment,” Murie said.

“Immediately behaviour changed [in B.C.],” he added. “People were continuing to go out and purchasing alcohol, but when it came to the actual act of driving their behaviours changed.”

Processing administrative sanctions is also much quicker than processing criminal charges and sending someone to court, so the change is saving money in courts and in police services, he said.

Read the full article here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/decriminalize-drunk-driving-madd-ontario-1.4473689

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A Tesla owner’s excuse for his DUI crash

The driver had a blood-alcohol content nearly double the legal limit and a tenuous relationship with consciousness when his car slammed into the back of a parked fire truck on San Francisco’s Bay Bridge.

Still, he became maybe the first to add a technologically advanced new entry to the list of drunken driving excuses.

He wasn’t driving, the man told the highway patrolman Monday morning. The car was.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver explained that his Tesla electric vehicle “had been set on autopilot,” obviating the need for him to be in control of the vehicle or, well, sober.

He was wrong, of course, and was ultimately jailed under suspicion of driving under the influence. But as word of another Tesla autopilot crash spread, the case of car as designated driver became an interesting thought exercise for anyone with more than a passing interest in vehicles that drive themselves.

If Elon Musk and other forward-thinking automakers have their way, there will soon be a time when there is no more drunken driving, because cars never have to wonder whether they’ve had one too many vodka martinis.

But until we all have our own computer-controlled, two-ton chauffeurs, we’re left with an increasing number of cars with a raft of features that make them semi-autonomous — vehicles that are safer and smarter, if not particularly geniuses.

Carmakers are transparent about that caveat emptor quality of their vehicles.

Read the full article here: https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2018/01/23/a-tesla-owners-excuse-for-his-dui-crash-the-car-was-driving.html

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Woman unfit to care for horse after DUI while riding

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by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posted Dec 30, 2017 2:17 pm EST Last Updated Dec 30, 2017 at 3:00 pm EST
BARTOW, Fla. – A Florida judge says a sheriff’s office must retain custody of a horse whose owner was charged with drunken driving while riding the animal.

In a report by The Ledger , Polk County Judge Sharon Franklin said 53-year-old Donna Byrne was unfit to care for the horse. Franklin also said Byrne must complete treatment for alcohol addiction.

Byrne was arrested Nov. 2 after riding her horse down a highway. Police said her blood-alcohol level twice Florida’s legal limit.

Byrne’s attorney, Craig Whisenhunt, says he will revisit the custody issue at a Jan. 11 hearing regarding additional pending charges of disorderly intoxication, animal endangerment and culpable negligence.

Whisenhunt questions whether the charges applied to Byrne, saying she had not been disorderly and was a pedestrian under the law.

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Information from: The Ledger (Lakeland, Fla.), https://www.theledger.com

Read the full article here: https://www.680news.com/2017/12/30/judge-woman-unfit-to-care-for-horse-after-dui-while-riding/

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Florida man dials 911 to report his own drunk driving

The Associated Press
Published Saturday, January 6, 2018 2:46PM EST
Last Updated Saturday, January 6, 2018 2:48PM EST
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Florida authorities are sharing the details of an unusual 911 call on New Year’s Eve, from a man who said he wanted to report himself drunk-driving.

Polk County Sheriff’s officials say the dispatcher kept him talking while directing officers to the scene.

When the dispatcher asked Michael Lester where he was, he said, “I’m too drunk. I don’t know where I’m at.”

And when she asked what he’d been doing all night, he said “I don’t know, driving around, trying to get pulled over, actually.”

“I’m driving on the wrong side of the road,” he said later.

The operator repeatedly urged him to park his truck and wait for officers to find him. Unfortunately, he chose the wrong spot.

Read the full article here: https://www.cp24.com/world/florida-man-dials-911-to-report-his-own-drunk-driving-1.3748459

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Randy Travis loses bid to block naked DUI arrest video

By Kristin M. Hall, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NASHVILLE — A federal judge has denied a request by country singer Randy Travis to stop the state of Texas from releasing footage of him naked and ranting during a 2012 DUI arrest.

The ruling on a request for a preliminary injunction issued Thursday paves the way for the Texas Department of Public Safety to release the footage on Friday, which was requested through open records requests.

Travis’ family has been in a long legal battle to stop the release of the footage that went all the way to the state Supreme Court, which denied his petition. Travis filed a federal lawsuit in September in Texas arguing that that the footage should be considered private under health record privacy regulations. But the judge said he did not show a substantial likelihood of success on the claims.

Read the full article here: https://torontosun.com/entertainment/celebrity/randy-travis-loses-bid-to-block-naked-dui-arrest-video

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Norwegian billionaire tobacco heiress given $38,750 drunk-driving fine

A 22-year-old Norwegian student has been handed a 250,000-kroner ($38,750 Canadian) fine for drunken driving — but can still count herself lucky. Katharina G. Andresen is reportedly Norway’s richest woman, a tobacco heiress with a fortune estimated by Forbes at $1.57 billion. Fines for drunken driving in Norway are based on the defendant’s income. Newspaper Finansavisen reported that Oslo City Court said the penalty could have been up to 40 million kroner ($6.2 million) if based on Andresen’s assets.

Read the full article here: https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2017/11/17/norwegian-billionaire-tobacco-heiress-given-38750-drunk-driving-fine.html

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Justin Bieber’s head of security arrested for DUI after crash injures cops

Justin Bieber’s head of security Mikey Arana has been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) after a car crash that injured two Florida police officers on Thursday. The Miami-Dade County Police officers’ injuries meant they were taken into hospital, with one having to be airlifted. Both have now been released from the hospital, police officials confirmed on Twitter.

Read the full article here: https://torontosun.com/entertainment/celebrity/justin-biebers-head-of-security-arrested-for-dui-after-crash-injures-cops

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Scarborough DUI Probation Violation Defence

Defence Against a DUI Violation or Probation for DUI in Scarborough

Due to the severe and harsh punishments handed out to Scarborough DUI offenders charged with impaired driving, it is always advisable to contact an experienced and reliable DUI Lawyer.

What To Do If You’ve Received a DUI Probation Violation in Scarborough, ON

The criminal justice system in Scarborough has a set of complex and constantly evolving rules and regulations in relation to DUI care and control cases. DUI violation is considered a criminal offence and is strictly dealt with especially Scarborough, Ontario. If you’ve been arrested for a DUI violation and you wish to seek Probation for DUI, then it is crucial for you first to understand the types of sentencing that you bound to encounter in a case of impaired driving or over 80 violations in Scarborough, Ontario.

Firstly, there is a Conditional Discharge where an offender is found guilty of a crime but is not given a registered conviction. The accused is given a set of conditions to follow when under probation which if not followed, may translate into further charges. The conditional discharge will stay on the offender’s criminal record for three years after he/she has completed the probation order. One amazing fact about this sentence is that the offender does not have to apply for a pardon for the discharge to be removed from his/her records. No criminal record is created thereafter.

The second sentence is the Absolute Discharge which is very similar to the Conditional Discharge, and the only difference is that there is no probation, no set of rules or conditions to follow for the offender. It stays on the offender’s record for one year and the offender will not have a criminal record thereafter.

The Third sentence is the Probation Order. A probation order is an order from the court which requires the offender to follow and complete a set of rules and guidelines within a specified period of time. It is a set of orders by the judge which are required to be followed by the offender and refrain him/her from certain acts. The objective of the probation order is to rehabilitate the offender and is accompanied by a fine.

In addition to the three sentences, there are other sentences that will leave you with a criminal record they include; Suspended Discharge and Imprisonment.

Fighting a DUI Probation Violation in Scarborough, Ontario

The courts in Scarborough, Ontario use probation to supervise people after the disposition of charges. The rules and provisions set out in the probation order must be followed to the letter since a single deviation may be considered a breach of probation. The law and justice system is extremely hard on those who commit a DUI probation violation because a breach of probation means further crime is being conducted by the accused.

What Constitutes a DUI Probation Violation in Scarborough, ON

If you’ve been placed on probation in Scarborough, there are some behaviors you should stay away from which could lead to you receieving a DUI probation violation charge. These may include violating anything specified in the probation order like failure to appear in court, possession of drugs or alcohol, failure to complete court appointed programs and failure to behave or maintain peace among others.

Do Not Hesitate To Contact Us If You Have Received A DUI Offence in Scarborough

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Types Of DUI Charges:

Impaired Driving

Driving Under The Influence

Over 80 m.g. DUI

Failure to Provide a Breathe Sample

Care and Control

Multiple DUI Offences

Consequences Of A DUI:

Criminal Record

Serving a Jail Sentence

Drivers License Suspension

Payment of Fines

Travel Restrictions

Loss of Income

Criminal Charges For a DUI Probation Violation in Scarborough, Ontario

A DUI probation violation is considered a criminal offence under the criminal code and is dealt with in the strictest procedure. There are three different ways in which the Crown can proceed when dealing with a DUI probation violation. The first option will be to charge you with a summary offence, the second will be to charge you with an indictable offence while the third option is to withdraw the charges for lack of evidence.

What to Expect If You Get a DUI on Probation in Scarborough

If you’ve have been charged with a DUI on probation, you probably know that that means you have repeated a violation. A repeated act of DUI violation is a very serious offence. The courts are usually very strict in such cases especially those in Scarborough, and take a dim view of any new DUI charge if you are already on probation for a previous DUI violation. This offence will not only affect your DUI case but will also be a breach of probation in the previous case. You may have to face penalties for both cases as well as some additional severe consequences. However, you can still protect yourself by hiring the services of a reputable DUI lawyer. We at Scarborough DUI Lawyer employ some of the most experienced lawyers in the field and can help you safeguard yourself against implications arising out of such cases.

Contact Us Immediately If You Have Violated Probation With a DUI in Scarborough

If you’ve violated probation with a DUI and you are wondering if you stand any chance of ever getting out then the answer is Yes. Although the court imposes intense fines, an extended probation or an actual jail time in such cases, you can still protect yourself by hiring a professional lawyer. Scarborough DUI Lawyer will protect you and safeguard you from any consequences arising when you have committed a probation violation with a DUI. Having a dependable lawyer by your side can ensure your safety and protection in the court of justice.

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