On June 15, 2013, teenager Ethan Couch was driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. While speeding through a residential neighborhood, he lost control of his vehicle, crashing into a group of people assisting another driver with a disabled SUV. In the...
The new era of E-DUI
Indiana State Police Sgt. Jerry Goodin has witnessed firsthand the aftermath of what many call a not-so-silent killer. From Route 66 to Interstate 65 and many of the roads in between, he knows what tops the list of car accidents. "Distracted driving is actually the...
A new Indiana law improves notification for victims of crime
Indiana residents who suffered injuries or lost loved ones in drunk driving accidents once ran the risk of unexpectedly running into the person responsible for the losses they suffered. Being left in the dark increased the chance of a traumatically chance encounter in...
Drunk driver to police officers: Let me eat cake!
Professional bodybuilding at the championship level requires focus and discipline. “Getting the gains” is a term that describes the process of lifting, eating healthy, and living a lifestyle focused on health. Yet, even the most successful musclemen and women...
The consequences of DUI: Jail time, fines and app downloads
Thanks to an Ohio judge, Uber and Lyft received some free publicity, not to mention additional app downloads and registered customers. The explosive growth of ride-sharing services makes the decision to drive drunk somewhat head scratching, particularly for Judge...
A new device identifies impaired driving caused by drug use
While law enforcement has many tools to determine if a driver is under the influence of alcohol, testing for drugs presents challenges and complexities. However, those difficulties are now a thing of the past as a new device is able to identify impaired driving caused...
The continuing woes of Tiger Woods
Eight years after a car crash in front of his own home, Tiger Woods has once again garnered national media attention while being behind the wheel of a car. On May 29, Jupiter police officers found the golfing legend asleep in the driver’s seat of his black Mercedes at...
How far is the reach of implied consent law?
Many episodes of The Andy Griffith show featured a recurring character named Otis Campbell. In countless scenes over the show’s eight-year history, Otis, known as the “town drunk,” would arrive at the Mayberry jail significantly under the influence with the intent of...
Are more people driving while drugged than driving while drunk?
States continue to seek more effective solutions to deter people from driving under the influence of alcohol. DUI-related accidents throughout the United States continue to result in serious injuries and deaths. A few months ago, Utah became the first state to lower...
What you need to know about ignition interlock devices
Ignition interlock devices require drivers to take a breath test to start their car. A reading over a .02 will stop the vehicle from starting and notify the court system. Since their launch, twenty-eight states and Washington D.C. have laws that require their use for...