Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Pennsylvania Man Charged With Marijuana DUI; Convicted On Bad Science
Yes, the legislature can pass a law that allows the government to convict individuals based on faulty science. One individual is learning this the hard way after he was pulled over in Pennsylvania. When the officer asked him if he had any illegal drugs on him, he told the officer about the medical marijuana… Read More »
Can I Get A DUI For Inhaling Air Duster?
Yes. While not the preferred substance of choice of most drug abusers, air duster can cause intoxication and, in case you’re wondering, it also shows up on a tox screen. Air duster is often sold at computer supply stores and used to clean the insides of electronic components. It can also be used as… Read More »
Woman Charged With DUI Manslaughter, Possession Of Fake License
An Orlando woman is facing charges of DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, DUI causing major bodily injury, reckless driving causing serious bodily injury, and possession of a fraudulent driver’s license. The driver caused a fatal accident when she was driving her vehicle in the wrong lane and collided with another vehicle head-on. The driver of… Read More »
Prominent Republican Retires After DUI, Calling Copy “Donut Boy”
The most powerful man in the Kansas legislature retired after he pleaded no contest to reckless driving, DUI, and calling an officer of the peace “donut boy”. It’s hard to convince your constituents that you respect law enforcement when you’re calling them names for the sake of aggravating them while you’re operating your vehicle… Read More »
Titans Assistant Coach Arrested For DUI
You hear more about players being arrested for DUI than coaches. For players, there is a viable excuse. Many of these men come from lower- and middle-class families and for the first time in their lives, they have large amounts of money to spend. And they’re young. Some of them come into the league… Read More »
The Interlock Ignition Device: What You Need To Know
If you are being charged with DUI, you may be required to install an interlock ignition device on your automobile. Also, some have the device installed regardless of whether or not they are required to in order to improve their negotiating position with prosecutors during the resolution of their charges. Further, even if the… Read More »
Deputy Found Asleep At The Wheel; Charged With DUI
An Orange County deputy is facing a DUI charge after being found slumped over in his vehicle behind the wheel. The officer was off-duty at the time of his arrest. The police department announced that the officer had been relieved of all law enforcement duties and reassigned to administrative work while the investigation is… Read More »
Hornets’ Player Faces DUI After Falling Asleep At The Wheel
So, for whatever reason, there are a larger-than-average number of articles in the newspaper this week about individuals who were found asleep at the wheel. This seems like a good time to discuss sleeping in your vehicle as a means of dealing with your inability to safely drive. Recently, James Bouknight was found passed… Read More »
Police: Two Hit-And-Run Crashes Within Several Minutes
A Florida woman is facing a veritable litany of charges after causing two accidents within several minutes of one another. She is also facing charges for DUI and driving on a revoked license. She will further face charges for leaving the scene of an accident. Neither accident was fatal, however, and the victims appeared… Read More »
Call Guinness: Man Blows .434
You definitely don’t want to be in The Guinness Book of World Records for blowing the highest BAC ever at a traffic stop. Yet one Florida man may have a claim on that title. He blew a .434 when detained by police. Police said the man had difficulty standing and communicating, which makes sense… Read More »
