Lawyers

• Oakland Police apologizes for Cinco de Mayo press release; Deployment of Extra DUI patrols cancelled

  The Oakland Police has taken down their press release for the Cinco de Mayo and apologized after citizens deemed it culturally insensitive. Previously planned efforts to combat DUI were also cancelled for the celebration. No reason for the cancellation of the extra DUI patrols were revealed.

• Former NFL Star Justin Blackmon Pleads Guilty to DUI Case Post Sobriety Test

  The Jacksonville NFL former wide receiver has pleaded guilty of the DUI charge filed against him. After his sobriety test showed how the star was completely off normal, the sentencing has been set to take place in over a month's time.

• England to Emulate Scottish Alcohol Standards? Acceptable Blood Alcohol Levels for Driving To Be Lowered.

  The English government are considering on lowering the acceptable blood alcohol limits under pressure to lower the incidents of drink driving.

• Matia Divac, son of Kings VP Vlade Divac, arrested for suspicion of DUI

  Police arrested the son of Sacramento Kings manager Vlade Divac for suspected DUI. Matia Divac, son on of former NBA player and now Sacramento Kings Vice President Vlade Divac, was arrested on Thursday morning and charged with driving under the influence.

• Santa Monica police’s new anti-DUI programs include apps, discounts for designated drivers, and educational campaigns

  The Santa Monica Police Department has implemented new programs to reduce the city's DUI cases.

• New DUI Law In Illinois Renounces Mandatory License Loss

  Its the first time that Illinois DUI offenders are subject to a new DUI law in the state that quashes mandatory license loss. While DUI offenders still face suspension, they have the option to be able to drive legally on the condition of installing Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device on their vehicles.

• Proposed bill requires interlock ignition devices on vehicles of repeat DUI offenders; Wisconsin residents favor interlock mandate

  Wisconsin lawmakers proposed a bill requiring interlock ignition devices on vehicles operated by repeat DUI offenders. Majority of Wisconsin residents are in favor of the interlock mandate for DUI.

• Mississippi legislator proposes Scarlet Letter Tag Bill to punish DUI repeat offenders for a year; Will it decrease DUI-related accidents?

  A new law called the Scarlet Letter Tag Bill is being proposed in Mississippi as penalty for DUI repeat offenders. A study suggests that similar laws in other states do not significantly reduce DUI death rates.

• Montana court sentences woman with 4 DUI cases and 13 months of alcohol treatment

  A woman in Montana was ordered by a court judge to spend 13 months in an alcohol treatment program following her fourth DUI arrest.