Top DUI News Week of October 1st - October 7th

Sunday, October 7th:

State DUI testing to be challenged in court Monday Lawyers who specialize in drunken-driving cases will likely be watching Skagit County District Court on Monday when alcohol-test results...
Saturday, October 6th:
Iraq War veteran receives 5-day sentence for 2006 DUI crash A decorated war veteran from Eureka received a controversial sentence Thursday for a 2006 DUI car crash that left him and his girlfriend with serious injuries.
Friday, October 5th:
DUI driver who severed man's arm gets 5 years in prison VISTA, 4:07 p.m. Oct. 4 (SIGNONSANDIEGO): A DUI motorist responsible for a crash that severed the arm of the groom for the champion racehorse Lava Man was sentenced Thursday to five years in state prison.
Thursday, October 4th:
DUI lab mix-ups finally get day in court Defense attorneys will start arguing next week to dismiss hundreds of DUI cases around the state based on what they allege is a pattern of misconduct and incompetence at the Washington state toxicology lab.
Wednesday, October 3rd:
DUI crackdown nabs drivers for mostly unrelated violations Last week's DUI checkpoint in Chesterfield led to nearly 20 tickets for various violations. One person was charged with driving under the influence, while others faced charges like driving on a suspended license, having expired state inspections and not wearing a seat belt.
Tuesday, October 2nd:
Man hits deputy head-on during 7th DUI arrest A man with an extensive criminal history, including numerous convictions for driving drunk, hit a Salt Lake County Sheriff's patrol vehicle head-on Sunday night while trying to avoid another DUI arrest.
Monday, October 1st:
"Small victory" against repeat DUI offenders They can't take away their keys, but after two DUI offenses arresting officers can take away their cars. The Erwin Police Department says it's a small victory when patrolmen get the chance to sell those seized vehicles at auctions.

Story of the Week, September 24th - September 30th: No DUI for officer who crashed into Pa. convenience store

Story of the Week, September 17th - September 23rd: Man Slams Into Police Car, Arrested On DUI Charge

Story of the Week, September 10th - September 16th: Teacher Arrested At School For DUI Says It Was A Misunderstanding

Story of the Week, September 3rd - September 9th: Police: 14 Illegal Immigrants Arrested In DUI Stop

Story of the Week, August 27th - September 2nd: Deputy dragged by motorcycle near DUI checkpoint

Story of the Week, August 20th - August 26th: Man found guilty of aggravated DUI in death of 4 passengers

Story of the Week, August 13th - August 19th: Teen Charged With DUI After Crashing Into Home, Fleeing Scene

Story of the Week, August 6th - August 12th: R&B singer D'Angelo pleads guilty in DUI car accident case

Story of the Week, July 30th - August 5th: DUI Suspect Arrested Wearing "I'm A Drunk" Shirt, Oops

Story of the Week, July 23rd - July 29th: Man kept license after 10 DUI arrests

Story of the Week, July 16th - July 22nd: Illegal immigrant sentenced to 25 years in fatal DUI wreck

Story of the Week, July 9th - July 15th: 5-time DUI offender sentenced to rehab, probation

Story of the Week, July 2nd - July 8th: 11-Year-Old Girl Faces DUI, Reckless Driving Charges

Story of the Week, June 25th - July 1st: Man Arrested For DUI After Hitting 24 Cars (CBS 2 Los Angeles)

Story of the Week, June 18th - June 24th: Assistant Prosecutor Arrested At DUI Checkpoint (WLWT ChannelCincinnati.com via Yahoo! News)

Story of the Week, June 11th - June 17th: Deputy fired over alleged overzealousness in DUI cases (Bay News 9 Tampa Bay)

Story of the Week, June 6th - June 11th: DUI Checkpoint: 544 drivers stopped in S. Paula, no arrests for drunk driving (Santa Paula Times)

Story of the Week, May 28th - June 5th: Medical marijuana patient charged with DUI (KVBC Las Vegas)

Story of the Week, May 21st - May 27th: Medical marijuana patient charged with DUI (KVBC Las Vegas)

Story of the Week, May 14th - May 20th: Man jailed for 4 DUI offenses in 6 weeks (The Sentinel)

Story of the Week, May 7th - May 13th: DUI Laws Also Apply To Non-Drivers (News Channel 5 Nashville)

Story of the Week, Apr. 30th - May 6th: Repeat DUI offender in court for deadly crash (KING 5 Seattle)

Story of the Week, Apr. 23rd - Apr.29th.: Man gets second DUI charge on way to court(Moldova.org)

Story of the Week, Apr. 16th - Apr.22nd.: Man shows up drunk for DUI hearing (Montgomery Advertiser)

Story of the Week, Apr. 9th - Apr.15th.: News 2 Entertainment Reporter Charged With DUI (WKRN Nashville)

Story of the Week, Apr. 2nd - Apr. 8th.: Ala. woman on horseback charged with DUI (AP via Yahoo! News)

Story of the Week, Mar. 26th - Apr. 1st.: Grieving dad seeks tougher DUI laws (Rocky Mountain News)

Story of the Week, Mar. 19th - Mar. 25th: Police: Teen Fleeing DUI Checkpoint Hits Car

Story of the Week, Mar. 12th - Mar. 18th: DUI task force to target St. Patrick's revelers

Story of the Week, Mar. 5th - Mar. 11th: Man faces charges for 12th DUI (KOMO Seattle)

Story of the Week, Feb. 26th - Mar. 4th: DUI task force arrests 41 over rodeo weekend (Tucson Citizen)

Story of the Week, Feb. 19th- Feb. 25th: Dungy, Polian disappointed by RB Rhodes' DUI arrest

Story of the Week, Feb. 12th- Feb. 18th: Nicole Richie was charged Friday with DUI.

Story of the Week, Feb. 5th- Feb. 11th: 2 Lorain men have 26 DUI convictions between them

Story of the Week, Jan. 29th- Feb. 4th: DUI Incarcerations 11 Times Higher Now Than 10 Years Ago

Story of the Week, Jan. 22th - 28th: Paris Hilton Gets Probation For L.A. DUI Arrest

Story of the Week, Jan. 14th - 21st: Man Arrested Twice In One Night For DUI

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