TV star Ryan Rottman, 27, has had his DUI charges officially dismissed. According to an E! Online news report, Rottman agreed to cop to a reduced plea of alcohol-related misdemeanor reckless driving in order to have his DUI charges dismissed. Officials say the incident occurred back in July after he…
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Driving Under the Influence Just Got Costlier in Orange County City of Westminster
If you cause a DUI collision in the city of Westminster, you could be slapped with a bill as high as $12,000. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the City Council voted unanimously to make an addition to an existing ordinance clarifying the types of situations…
Los Angeles DUI Offenders May Have to Wear SCRAM Alcohol Monitoring Device
Individuals charged with driving under the influence of alcohol face a number of consequences if convicted. One of those consequences is the requirement to wear an alcohol monitoring device. SCRAM stands for Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor. It is a small device worn like an ankle bracelet that helps determine…
What Should You Know about California DMV Hearings?
If you have been arrested in Los Angeles for driving under the influence of alcohol, you will face a license suspension by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Following the arrest, the officer responsible for making the arrest will send notice to the DMV for an automatic suspension or revocation…
“That’s So Raven” TV Actor Orlando Brown DUI Arrest Raises Important Questions
The DUI arrest of “That’s So Raven” star Orlando Brown raises issues about what actually constitutes driving in a drunk driving case. According to Brown’s manager, the 23-year-old actor was not actually driving at the time of his drunk driving arrest. TMZ has reported that the actor has admitted to…
What You Need to Know about Breathalyzer Tests
There are a number of ways that the authorities try to determine if someone has been driving under the influence of alcohol. They often look for open containers of alcohol while trying to detect odd behavior and the scent of alcohol. If their suspicions continue, they may ask the driver…
26-Year-Old Man Arrested for DUI Dies in Ventura County Jail
A 26-year-old man died when he was being held in jail following a Ventura County DUI arrest. According to ABC 7, the man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The Chatsworth man was booked in Thousand Oaks. Later that morning, the authorities went…
Blood Alcohol Limits and DUI Charges
Under California law, the legal limit of alcohol in the blood stream, known as blood alcohol concentration (BAC), is .08 percent. Police officers often conduct field sobriety tests to determine if there is cause to make an arrest. There are, however, only three scientific tests to determine BAC: breath, urine…
DUI Penalties in California Include Costly Classes
There are many harsh penalties that convicted drunk drivers are likely to face in California. One of the many consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol is the potential for mandatory attendance in a California alcohol education program. The goal of these programs is to reduce the number of…
Barron Hilton Ordered to Pay $4.9 Million Following DUI Crash
Barron Hilton, younger brother of Paris Hilton, has been ordered to pay $4.9 million to a gas station attendant he allegedly struck while driving drunk. According to a July 15, 2011 report by TMZ, the recent ruling by the judge stems from a DUI accident in California that occurred back…