Pennington Gap Crime

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Virginia man arrested for DUI following crash at Cawood

Friday May 11 | via Harlan Daily Enterprise

An Enterprise Staff Report A man who crashed his vehicle into the Liza Spurlock Bridge on Thursday night at Cawood escaped serious injury after his car caught on fire.

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Harlan trooper receives highway safety award

Monday May 7 | via Harlan Daily Enterprise

It's not often that law enforcement gets thanked for the work they've done for highway safety.

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Related Topix: Harlan, KY

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DUI/DWI

DUI (driving under the influence) and DWI (driving while intoxicated) are crimes committed when a person operating a car, motorcycle, or other vehicle is under the influence of (1) alcohol, (2) illegal drugs, and/or (3) prescription medication. Laws vary from state to state as to...

What is the “Mouth Alcohol” Defense to DUI?

A fairly rare, but highly effective defense to a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) when the BAC is based only upon a breath test is the Mouth Alcohol defense. The basis for this defense is, in a nutshell, garbage in, garbage out. In other words, if the breath test a...

Eighth Amendment Challenge to Three Strikes Law Fails

Eighth Amendment Challenge to Three Strikes Law Fails A strike, defined as a serious or violent felony, carries with it a significant sentence under California's "Three Strikes Law" (Penal Code ?? 667 (b) - (j) and 1170.12). A conviction for a second strike usually results in ...

Nine Steps to Follow If You Are Stopped For Drunk Driving in Wisconsin

If you have been stopped by an officer and you have been drinking and driving, you will immediately be suspected of drunk driving. Here are the steps you should follow. First, remain calm. Be polite and courteous at all times. Second, you should have all of your driving, registr...

I have an unpaid probation fine from 14 years ago in NC for DUI. It was a misdemeanor. Would I have a warrant for my arrest now?

I got a DUI in NC 14 years ago. I was put on probation and later moved back home to VA. I never paid my fines. I was a kid then, but it still worry about it. If I was to get pulled over in NC now would I go to jail?

Answered 03/18/2010: Because you have not paid your fines and costs regarding that DWI, you might get pulled over for...

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