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Sentencing Law and Policy
Notable report on Oregon’s use of technology to combat drunk driving
Main April 11, 2012Notable report on Oregon's use of technology to combat drunk drivingRegular readers know I am a fan of "technocorrections" generally and that I have a special affinity…
Real Lawyers Have Blogs
New blogs joining the LexBlog Network for the week of 4/2-4/6
Friday is here, and it is almost over. Before we head into Easter weekend—there's also The Masters and the first weekend of baseball—let's take a look back at the publications…
Alabama Employment Law Report
Work, Drinking and Driving Don’t Mix Well
Al.com reported that a 64 year old Tuscaloosa businessman has been charged with vehicular homicide, assault, DUI and leaving the scene of an accident after he allegedly struck and killed…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Alcohol industry resistant to federal support for more DUI prevention technology
Main March 27, 2012Alcohol industry resistant to federal support for more DUI prevention technologyThis interesting new article from Politico, which is headlined "Fight brews over DUI technology," provides another clear…
Nashville Criminal Law Report
DUI Checkpoints in Tennessee on St. Patrick’s Day
By Rob McKinney
[embed]http://www.youtube.com/embed/cby27f9irgw[/embed] Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day . Please drink responsibly and take a cab if you go out to a party . The Nashville Tennessean ran a story on the…
ImmigrationProf Blog
DUI Checkpoints = Immigration Checkpoints in Escondido, CA
Check this story out! On a spring morning in 2010, Leticia dropped two of her children at school before continuing to run errands with her 4-year-old daughter. Then, at 9:30…
Sentencing Law and Policy
RI judge imposes lifetime driving ban on teenager for serious reckless crash
Main March 6, 2012RI judge imposes lifetime driving ban on teenager for serious reckless crashI just came across this remarkable local story, headlined "RI teenager gets license revoked for life,"…
Nashville Criminal Law Report
Ashland City Tennessee DUI Law Alert
By Rob McKinney
Tennessee has a uniform driving under the influence (DUI) laws. However , the application varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. If you are convicted on DUI in Tennessee , Tennessee Code…
Nashville Criminal Law Report
Your Rights At A DUI Checkpoint In Tennessee
By Rob McKinney
[embed]http://www.youtube.com/embed/cby27f9irgw[/embed] Here is a video blog on your rights at a DUI checkpoint under Tennessee law. Look for the use of DUI checkpoints or roadblocks around any major holiday.
Nashville Criminal Law Report
Is the Smell of Alcohol Enough Evidence in a DUI Case ?
By Rob McKinney
Most DUI arrest warrants in Tennessee have somewhere in the affidavit that the police officer smelled alcohol . The question is whether the smell of alcohol enough to make a…