DWI News

Below, find recent articles about DWI.

San Antonio Mom leaves 3 children in her car while she drinks beer in a local bar. Check out the story here http://www.kens5.com/news/local/Police-Mom-left-kids-in-car-to-drink-86007157.html

Austin Police Department make 21 Arrest on Valetine’s Day.  Check out the story here http://www.kvue.com/news/APD-arrests-21-for-DWI-in-latest-No-Refusal-initiative-84340057.html

Man faces more charges in Intoxication Manslaughter case

Texas defense lawyers challenge blood testing in DWI cases-article link, Austin American Statesman

Man gets DWI on motorized bar stool

DWI forum draws fire on APD police policy proposal

A Cutting-Edge iPhone Accessory That Can Prevent Arrests and Save Lives!

Man found passed out in Jack in the Box drive through arrested for DWI

Bertram police chief accused of abuse, threats

Detroit: Judge disses drunken driving tipsters

A copy of the letter that Attorney Michael Nichols sent the editor of the Detroit News to be printed in support of Judge Bolle. “I hope this helps take away some of the sting for the judge of that journalistic swill that ran Saturday.”

Judge questions mental state of Allen Twp. man who says he’s ’sovereign’

147 Cases in Police Lab Mess Called Tip of the Iceberg

Sobriety Checkpoints…Again-Legislators are still trying to pass a bill that makes sobriety checkpoints legal in Texas.

Teen charged with Intoxication Assault after car crash leaves his friend seriously injured…Elgin

“Responsible drunks don’t put or leave the key in the ignition”. Article from Conneticut’s Courant detailing what constitutes “driving” by law.  Sleeping in car leaves one man with a DWI.

Next targeted date-SUPERBOWL SUNDAY: Blood Search Warrants…”We are going to continue on targeted dates” APD Chief Art Acevedo’s interview on KVET

Cruiser Video Shows Judge Pleading With Officer-  Judge stopped for Driving While Intoxicated and Pleads with the Officer to be let go (Warren County, Ohio).

Science Found Wanting in Nation’s Crime Labs http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/05/us/05forensics.html?_r=1&hp

Man Sentenced to 25 Years for 10th DWI-Austin American Statesman (AAS)

Third DWI Conviction Gets Man 99 Years-TDCAA Report

Hospitals, Jail Officials Don’t Want to Collect Suspects’ Blood-AAS

APD Arrests 24 During “No Refusal” NYE; 12 Refuse Breath Test” -KEYE

Officials say most over the legal limit in the Austin blood draws-Austin American Statesman article

Bars, Police, and Artists gear up for New Year’s Eve

Whizzantor makers pleas guilty–TMZ reports

11-03-08  APD believes ‘no refusal’ weekend paid off

11-01-08  KXAN Reports: Seton requires more than a search warrant to draw blood: Burnet, Texas

10-29-08  Police chief calling for a “NO Refusal Weekend”, our attorney Jerry Smith responds….click here for the full story.

10-29-08  Article from The Daily Texan: “Austin DWI Defense attorney, Jamie Balagia, speaks out against APD’s plan”…. click here for full article

TX DPS Suspends Breath Test Contractor Over False Inspections: Houston Area

MSN Reports: DUI: The 10,000 Ride Home

MSNBC/KXAN-TV Reports: APD Seeks to Resolve Blood Draw Issue

MIAMI-CBS4 Article: Inspector Turned Machines Off When They Appeared About To Fail Throwing Into Doubt Thousands Of Drunk Driving Citations