Drunk Driving DUI Law

In 2008, police accused state Assemblyman Adam Clayton Powell IV of drunk driving when he was spotted driving erratically on the West Side Highway. But after two years—and multiple delays—his trial still hasn’t begun, raising questions about whether his case has been adjourned repeatedly because of his political clout as the son of a famed [...]

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Republican state Sen. Roy Ashburn of Bakersfield says he is gay.
The conservative lawmaker came out Monday on KERN radio in Bakersfield, saying he felt compelled to address rumors that he had visited a gay nightclub near the Capitol before his arrest last week for driving under the influence.
The 55-year-old father of four says he broke [...]

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According to court documents, a Phoenix Police Officer that was arrested for drunk driving in Gilbert, has been arrested for DUI before.
FOX 10 has obtained court records that show the officer was arrested 8 years ago for driving while intoxicated, when he was 19 years of age.
Records show he plead guilty to the charge back [...]

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A California state senator who reportedly has voted against every gay rights measure since he took office eight years ago was charged with driving under the influence on Wednesday, reportedly after leaving a gay nightclub in Sacramento.
Sen. Roy Ashburn, a Republican from Bakersfield, was spotted driving erratically at about 2 a.m. Wednesday in downtown Sacramento, [...]

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Rep. Jeff Wood (I-Chippewa Falls) Thursday told a legislative committee he should not expelled from the assembly over three alleged incidents of operating while under the influence, and challenged the proof of two of the alleged crimes.
During testimony before the committee, Wood recounted a battle with alcohol from his late teens, periods of sobriety, drinking [...]

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A Knox County prosecutor is set to appear in Anderson County court Tuesday–this time as a defendant.
Kevin Allen is charged with driving under the influence and violation of the implied consent law. Oak Ridge Police Officer Philip Nall said Allen refused a sobriety test.
Allen, 44, was arrested just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning in Oak [...]

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An Idaho senator charged with DUI back in December has changed his plea to guilty.
Edgar Malepeai was sentenced to one year probation and a 90-day suspended license.
The senator from Bannock County must attend alcohol education classes and pay a fine of $735. Police say in December they saw the senator weaving and failing to signal [...]

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A West Virginia lawmaker in Charleston for the ongoing legislative session faces a drunken driving charge from city police.
Delegate Alex Shook, a Monongalia County Democrat, was arrested and charged with the misdemeanor late Wednesday.
Kanawha County Magistrate Court officials confirmed the charge Thursday, and said he was released on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond.
A Charleston Police [...]

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A former Hastings city councilman who resigned after being charged with drunken driving is seeking office again.
This time, Mike Glassmyer wants to be appointed to a seat on the Adams County Board.
Glassmyer says he’s gotten his life in order and is ready to work for the community again.
He’s among five candidates up for Roger Larson’s [...]

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Davis County legislator and Senate Majority Leader Sheldon Killpack resigned from the Legislature Saturday after a Friday arrest for allegedly driving under the influence.
The 41-year-old Republican from Syracuse was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail and later released. Killpack has been serving in the Senate since 2003.
The Republican Party will meet on Saturday, Jan. [...]

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