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Lancaster Law Blog
Does a DUI ARD Count as a Conviction?
By Aaron Zeamer
One of the questions I am frequently asked by nearly every client who seeks assistance with the ARD Program following a DUI arrest is, “Will my completion of the ARD…
Personal Injury
Gwinnett mom killed by drunk speeding through neighborhood
By Ken Shigley
This news story brings out the old prosecutor in me. Sunday evening in Gwinnett County, a young mom walked out to the street to tell a driver who had repeatedly…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Drunk-Driving Foes Split on Severity of Penalties”
Main June 9, 2009"Drunk-Driving Foes Split on Severity of Penalties"The title of this post is the headline of this intriguing Wall Street Journal article on a sentencing topic that, as…
Legal Profession Blog
Multiple DUIs Violate Rules
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has held that multiple driving while intoxicated offenses violate the rules governing lawyer behavior. The court also affirmed findings of misconduct relating to the failure to…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Some Coloradans drive until they kill”
Main June 7, 2009"Some Coloradans drive until they kill"This title of this post is the headline of this long Denver Post article that spotlights some of the reasons why I…
Sentencing Law and Policy
California appellate court upholds 27-year three-strikes sentence for DUI offense
Main June 3, 2009California appellate court upholds 27-year three-strikes sentence for DUI offenseA helpful reader, perhaps aware of my concern that many drunk drivers do not get harsh enough sentences,…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Car breath tests for 1st-time DUI offenders?”
Main May 14, 2009"Car breath tests for 1st-time DUI offenders?"The title of this post is the headline of this article from my local Columbus Dispatch. As a few excerpt show,…
Sentencing Law and Policy
My kind of drunk driving sentence … in Norway
Main May 12, 2009My kind of drunk driving sentence ... in NorwayI was intrigued and pleased to see this press report, headlined "Big fine follows short drive," discussing a noteworthy…
Sentencing Law and Policy
NFL receiver charged with DUI manslaughter in Florida, while MLB pitcher gets wrist slapped in Nebraska
Main April 1, 2009NFL receiver charged with DUI manslaughter in Florida, while MLB pitcher gets wrist slapped in NebraskaThis AP report has the latest news in yet another high-profile case…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Should we ban all repeat drunk drivers from ever driving again?
Main March 28, 2009Should we ban all repeat drunk drivers from ever driving again?My local paper had this story about the sentencing of another repeat drunk driver guilty of killing…