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Marine faces Vehicular Manslaughter Charges

A marine in New York faces vehicular manslaughter charges arising from an incident in which the man, allegedly driving with a Blood Alcohol Level more than twice the legal limit, killed two brothers In New York.
The story points to the seriousness of drunk driving, which can be deadly.
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NY Woman Charged with a Felony DWI

I commented recently about a new law in New York that makes it a felony to drive drunk if there are minor children in the car. The law was signed into law earlier this year.
Monique Sexton, a 25-year-old, was celebrating her birthday on Tuesday when she was stopped for driving her Ford 81 mph in [...]

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DWI vs. DUI? What’s the difference?

What’s the difference between a DWI (Driving While Impaired or Driving While Intoxicated) and a DUI (Driving Under the Influence)?
Nothing. Each state has its own drunk driving statute, and each state calls it something different.
In North Carolina, the statute is N.C.G.S. 138.1 which defines the crime of Driving While Impaired. That’s why you’ll find that [...]

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Pardons, clemency, and being soft on crime

Maurice Clemmons, the man who was pardoned by then Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee in 2000, has been shot dead in Seattle, Washington. This after Clemmons shot and killed four police officers in the Seattle area.
Clemmons had been sentenced to 100 years in prison after a crime spree – including an armed robbery – when he [...]

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If you’re stopped by a Raleigh, Cary, or Apex police officer, what should you say?

I usually encounter people AFTER they have been stopped by a Raleigh, Cary or Apex police officer, and after they have gotten into trouble.
Here’s how a typical interview with a potential DWI client goes.
Me: “After you pulled over to the side of the road, and the police officer approached your door, what happened next?”
Client: “The [...]

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