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Open Container Laws in California
In California, it is prohibited by law to have an open container of alcoholic beverages in a motor vehicle. This applies to both the driver and any passengers inside the vehicle. Generally, violation of an open container law is considered … Continue reading
DUI on a Street Sweeper
I’ve heard of people getting arrested for DUI on all kinds of things; from a golf cart to horse to a raft. But this one is new to me. Earlier this month, a New York man was arrested for driving under the influence in a street sweeper. Continue reading
Los Angeles Police Department Officer Arrested for DUI After Crashing into McDonalds
Los Angeles Police Department Officer, Jonathan D. Chel, 29, of Fullerton, unintentionally ordered up himself a McDUI after plowing his vehicle into a McDonalds in the early Friday morning. Continue reading
Chris Kattan Arrested on Suspicion of DUI in Los Angeles
Funny man and former Saturday Night Live veteran, Chris Kattan was arrested in the early morning hours of February 10th for driving under the influence. Continue reading
California Supreme Court: No Challenging of Breathalyzer Accuracy in DUI Cases
The California Supreme Court has held that general scientific evidence refuting the accuracy of all breathalyzers in California DUI cases is inadmissible as evidence. The decision, however, does not prohibit the introduction of evidence that a particular breathalyzer is malfunctioning. Continue reading
