Gov. Janet Napolitano vetoed legislation Tuesday altering the state's new DUI law, citing a provision that would have cut in half a key penalty for first-time offenders.
Two men who were racing cars and driving drunk when their friend was killed last year after a house party in Boca Raton received what a judge called the "deal of a lifetime" Wednesday and were sentenced to one year in the Palm Beach County Jail after pleading guilty to DUI manslaughter.
An attorney for David M. Hall says Lake County's chief judge will plead not guilty to DUI and resisting arrest charges. Defense lawyer Jason Mercure denies that Hall, 55, was drunk and combative when he was stopped by Vernon Hills Police officers early Saturday.
Ongoing investigations into possible misconduct by state troopers are now involving state lawmakers as well. The Department of Public Safety is investigating one state trooper for 10 DUI tickets that he apparently dismissed on his own.
BEAVER SPRINGS — Several speakers will detail the dangers of driving while impaired during a DUI Awareness Day on Saturday at the West Snyder Middle School, 568 E. Main St.
Amarillo police are increasing patrols to keep drivers under the influence off the road. Officers patrol areas known for DUI's such as Amarillo Boulevard and south west parts of town.
