Michigan: Do Later Bar Closings Lead To More Drunk Driving?

Party time might be extended in Michigan soon. The senate has passed a bill which would allow bars to serve alcoholic drinks until 4 a.m. on weekends. Currently Michigan bars cannot serve alcohol between 2 and…
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What Happens At A DUI Victim Impact Panel?

Many states require those convicted of impaired driving to attend a victim impact panel as part of their diversion or post-adjudication education requirements. What is a victim impact panel? A group of people whose lives…
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Blame It On The Fish: A Wisconsin Man’s Improbable Excuse For Drunk Driving

A Wisconsin man with nine drunk driving offenses had an excuse, for a change. John Przbyla was stopped for erratic driving and having a broken taillight. The officer then noted that the driver’s eyes were bloodshot and he smelled…
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What Does My Ignition Interlock Really Cost? Less Than A Drink A Day.

People who are required to install an ignition interlock — as well as those who are considering installing one voluntarily for themselves or loved ones — are often concerned about the cost of the device. In fact,…
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Drunk Driving, Annie’s Law, And The Problem Of Judicial Discretion

If you’ve been reading this blog you’ve heard about Annie’s Law. Named after Annie Rooney, an Ohio attorney who was killed by a drunk driver, the law will require first-time drunken driving offenders in Ohio to…
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Ny Driver Caught By Ignition Interlock Camera Driving Illegally — 18 Times!

If one needed to cite a reason why the ignition interlock was invented, one might offer the name Christian J. Finkney. An ignition interlock, or car breathalyzer, is a device that prevents a vehicle from…
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12 Hours Makes A Life-or-death Difference For Washington Drunk Drivers

Sometimes it takes time for laws to catch up with the realities of people’s behavior. Even before 2011, Washington State had some pretty strict DUI laws. The state passed an all-offender ignition interlock law in…
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What One Man’s Admission Says About Wisconsin Drunk Driving Laws

A Wisconsin man is going to prison for his eighth drunk driving conviction. Every state has many such repeat offenders, and the four-and-a-half year sentence George Gamboeck is about to undergo seems appropriate. But what…
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Ignition Interlocks And Dwi Courts: Has Michigan Found The Winning Combination?

Michigan has found a one-two punch that appears to be effective against repeat drunk driving offenders: DWI courts and ignition interlocks. There is strong evidence that these two proven strategies for reducing impaired driving, when used…
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Lmg Holdings Announces The Acquisition Of A-interlock Inc. Of New Mexico

CINCINNATI, Oct. 20, 2014  — LMG Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has successfully acquired A-Interlock, Inc. the former New Mexico distributor for its LifeSafer brand. Founded in 1997, by owner Jean Claude Guenette, A-Interlock,…
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