Category Archives: Court Hearings

1. Accused DUI Suspect Held in Solitary for 2 Years Gets $22 Million

   Jan 28, 2012 —

   There are some who believe that draconian measures are appropriate for DUI suspects. These people may have no problem taking citizens who are simply accused of driving while intoxicated, locking them up, and throwing away the key. Well, that’s essentially what happened to a man in New Mexico.  Yes, thats New Mexico, a state in … [More]

2. Not Your Previous DUI Conviction? Improper Identification And Bad Bureaucracy

   Sep 20, 2011 —

   If you do the crime, you should do the time. That’s a popular mantra of the “tough-on-crime” politicians.But if you accept this axiom as true, you must also recognize its inverse: you shouldn’t do the time if you didn’t do the crime. And since our justice system embraces a code of “innocent until proven guilty,” … [More]

3. DUI Prosecutors Must Call The Actual Lab Witnesses Who Did Tests

   Jul 11, 2011 —

   On June 23, 2011, in a long awaited and heavily contested opinion, the United States Supreme Court ruled that DUI Prosecutors must actually call forensic witnesses to prove their cases instead of just using pieces of paper with a statement on it.  In Bullcoming V. New Mexico, the Court said that defendants have a right … [More]

4. DUI Offenders Get a Trendy New Fashion Accessory – SCRAM

   Jun 7, 2011 —

   DUI offenders will find that a new fashion accessory is coming to Seattle, the alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelet. Seattle Municipal Court is planning to use these devices to monitor DUI defendants, reports the Seattle Times. While decidedly a “fashion don’t”, these bracelets serve a purpose other than being awkward and unsightly. These devices can detect alcohol … [More]

5. DUI – How early should I arrive for my court hearing?

   Nov 22, 2010 —

   “Early is on time, on time is late, and late is unacceptable!” … [More]

6. DUI – I was pulled over and cited for DUI but I wasn’t given a court date

   Nov 12, 2010 —

   You were cited for DUI but were not given a court date Many people who are pulled over and cited with DUI do not receive a court date right away. After you are cited for DUI, the arresting officer and any other officer’s involved will compose their police reports and turn them into the Prosecutor’s … [More]