Tracy Morgan of 30 Rock and a SNL alum arrested for DUI

November 28, 2006 – New York, New York. Tracy Morgan arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) allegedly providing a failed breath test result. Tracy Morgan was arrested just last December for DUI in Hollywood, California with a breath test result of 0.13.

Ignition Interlocks as Standard Automobile Equipment

California DUI defense attorney provides comments from studies conducted about the Ignition Interlock Device. First we must discuss what the device is and how it is used. The Ignition Interlock Device is a alcohol sensor breath test machine. The Ignition Interlock is connected to an automobile’s engine starter. The drive must blow into the device [...]

Nationwide Push for Alcohol Detectors in Vehicles

Mothers Against Drunk Driving and other state highway special interest groups are pushing for mandatory Ignition Interlock Device installation for everyone convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI). New Mexico has a mandatory Ignition Interlock law. Washington State requires the Interlock be installed for one year upon the first request of the court, then five [...]

What is a Washington State Deferred Prosecution?

Washington State DUI Information added Washington State laws regulating the Deferred Prosecution program. The relevant  Deferred Prosecution Revised Code of Washington provisions create a unique option for DUI defendants. Washington State does require mandatory DUI Penalties for any DUI conviction. Second and third time offenders face stiff consequences including 30 to 120 days in jail, [...]

Construction Crane Operator has History of Drug Arrests

Bellevue, Washington. On November 16, a construction crane collapsed destroying one building and damaging others. One death resulted in the incident. A Microsoft attorney named Matthew Ammon perished in his fifth floor apartment. Investigators are still working hard to determine if the collapse was due to a structural defect or operator error. The crane operator, [...]

Denver DUI Tragedy Involving Mother & Children

Lawrence Trujillo is held in lieu of $250,000 bail. On November 10, 2006, Mr. Trujillo was allegedly Driving Under the Influence when he drove through a red traffic signal. In doing so, he collided with a family of four. The Mother, Becca Bingham (39), and her two children, Macie (4) and Garrison (2) died as [...]

Washington State Patrol Lowers Minimum Hiring Age

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) needs applicants and they need them fast. At the moment they have 29 trooper cadet vacancies. Twenty nine may seem like a low number, but this police force must cover the entire State of Washington. Adding to the immediate pressing need for applicants is the fact that twenty percent of [...]