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In San Diego during Thanksgiving weekend, San Diego County Sheriff’s deputies grouped together keeping an eye out for drunk drivers in Del Mar and Solana Beach.

It had been reported by Sergeant Jason Rothlein that DUI’s in San Diego have increased this holiday compared to previous years. 164 people were arrested in the time span from midnight on Tuesday to Saturday night at 6 p.m. Two people were arrested for felony DUI. According to the Sergeant drunk driving is “cyclical” and that “it was down for a couple of years, but now it’s up again.” Rothlein also explained that the reason for increased numbers is still in question but it could be that people are abusing alcohol due to the bad economy.

Several drivers were pulled over on Saturday night due to the suspicion of driving under the influence. Those pulled over were given DUI evaluation tests. In front of a bar, a driver was pulled over because he smelled of alcohol where a deputy issued him a DUI evaluation. The breathalyzer test specified that the driver registered a .04 which is below the legal limit.

On the Coast highway on Saturday night, a man on his moped was pulled over by Deputy Mark Karo due to his headlight being turned off. The driver reeked of alcohol and the deputy provided the driver with many tests including a breathalyzer test. The breathalyzer registered that the driver had twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system. Deputy Karo and Sergeant Rothlein explained that if people are going to drink, then find someone who hasn’t been drinking to do the driving.

Thanksgiving Weekend DUI Sweep Nets 164 Arrests, San Diego 10 News, November 28, 2010

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San Diego DUI arrests during the Thanksgiving holiday were about the same as 2009, according to the California Highway Patrol.

During the first 60 hours into the Thanksgiving holiday there were 59 people arrested for driving under the influence in San Diego. One fatality was reported on Interstate 5 near Basilone Road. In 2009, there were 58 people that were arrested for San Diego DUI and again only one fatality.

Throughout the state of California, drunken driving arrests were higher than in 2009. There were 975 people taken into custody for driving while intoxicated and 11 fatalities reported. At the same time last year, there were 904 DUI arrests made and 11 people died in alcohol related DUI crashes.

The California Highway Patrol will be out in full force and will boost patrols in San Diego County during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend keeping drunken drivers off the road.

Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County

Driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug in California is against the law.
If you have a 0.08 percent or more by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with a DUI if apprehended. You could be facing fines and jail time if convicted.

Holiday DUI numbers slightly up statewide, stagnant countywide, KFMB news 8, Novemeber 27,2010

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The suspected Chula Vista drunk driver was driving northbound on interstate 805 with seven passengers overcrowding his Honda Civic when the Civic collided with another vehicle that ultimately killed a teenager in the car.

The DUI accident involved thirteen people in two cars resulting in the Honda Civic bursting into flames. The California Highway Patrol’s final report on the accident is still in progress. In San Diego, Roman Martinez the driver is currently in jail on drunk driving and second degree murder charges as well as having a prior DUI conviction. Martinez has a court appearance on Thursday where he is scheduled to appear.

The teen killed was Eileen Dominique Miranda of Chula Vista. Marissa Tapia-Miranda, the mother of the victim is explains that this whole situation is a nightmare that she wants to end. “I don’t understand why these DUI drivers promise not to do it again, and then it happens again, and an innocent person is killed.” The San Diego DUI crash occurred along the freeway near East H Street around 5:15 pm on the 25th of September.

Martinez’ bail is set for 2.5 million however he will face immigration charges instead of bail. There will be a preliminary hearing to establish whether there is sufficient evidence to have a trial in early January.

Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County

Driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug in California is against the law.

If you have a 0.08 percent or more by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with a DUI if apprehended. You could be facing fines and jail time if convicted.

Mother wants justice for daughter killed in DUI crash, Sign On San Diego, November 25, 2010

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In San Diego Juvenile Court Tuesday, a teenage driver charged with a felony DUI apologized to the victims he ran over while driving intoxicated. The teenager’s name is being withheld due to being a minor.

On October 18, the seventeen year old teenager was linked to a collision that critically injured Abraham Verde as well as his grandson, Izaiah Wallis, then eighteen months old. The collision severed Izaiah’s skull from his spine where he continues to be in medically induced coma at Rady Children’s hospital.

The alleged San Diego drunk driver confessed to driving under the influence with his blood alcohol level at 0.08 percent as well as causing great bodily harm to both victims in front of Juvenile Court Judge Dwayne Moring during his morning hearing. Attorneys pronounced that the teenager’s blood alcohol level was 0.21 percent the day the collision occurred. Izaiah’s parents, Lucy Verde and Jacob Wallis and Izaiah’s grandfather shared brief statements to the judge inside the courtroom. On November 29 at the teenager’s disposition hearing, the Verde as well as Izaiah’s parents will have the opportunity to speak again.

Wallis stated that “it’s very devastating to see my son in the hospital, fighting to survive.” Since the collision, Izaiah has had his appendix and part of his colon removed in addition to five surgeries. Izaiah’s family does not have health insurance and are uncertain of what the treatment is costing them. The teen stood in front of Abraham Verde and Izaiah’s parents and told them he was sorry for what had happened. He said that “I don’t want to live the life that I was living back then” and that he was praying for the victims.

Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County

Driving Under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug in California is against the law.

If you have a 0.08 percent or more by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you wil lbe charged with a DUI if apprehended. You could be facing fines and jail time if convicted.

Teen admits DUI in Crash that Hurt Toddler, grandfather, Sign on San Diego, November 16, 2010

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D.J. Williams, star linebacker for the Denver Broncos was removed from his title as captain for the season due to his arrest for driving while intoxicated a little before 3 a.m. on Friday.

Williams was fined by his team because he did not show up for practice and a meeting on Friday since he was at a detox facility. His teammates released a statement that they were "extremely disappointed in D.J. Williams' careless and irresponsible actions Friday morning." Questions arose when fans wondered why the Broncos leading tackler did not get suspended like players Brandon Marshall and Tony Scheffler but the team did all that they could to punish him.

If a player has an alcohol-related offense, it is the decision of the NFL to fine or suspend that player. In 2005, Williams also pleaded guilty to DUI arrest for impaired driving. Williams will be placed under suspension for multiple games due his second arrest DUI since his seven seasons in Denver. Player’s from other teams likewise have been punished for their infractions. Braylon Edwards of the New York Jets was benched for a quarter due to a DUI arrest. When Kenny Britt of the Tennessee Titans got into a brawl at a bar he was not allowed to start in a game. Vincent Jackson, a San Diego wide receiver is carrying out a three game suspension, originally a four game penalty, due to many DUI arrests.

Williams has been ordered to appear in court on the 13 of December where he could serve a ten day jail sentence if he is convicted. The judge, however, could order that his sentence be served at his home in addition to two years of probation.

Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County

Driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug in California is against the law.

If you have a 0.08 percent or more by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with a DUI if apprehended. You could be facing fines and jail time if convicted.

Williams Loses Captaincy After DUI Arrest, 10news.com, November 13, 2010

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San Diego DUI related crashes in the vicinity of the University of California San Diego have been reduced because of the California Highway Patrol operation which is aimed at 18-24 year-old drunk drivers.

San Diego drunken driving crashes have been reduced by 63 percent because of increased law enforcement and on -campus instruction since the campaign began on June 1, 2009. San Diego DUI fatalities were reduced by 40 percent. San Diego Area Commander of the CHP Captain Rich Stewart said in a statement, “Anytime a program results in lives saved it’s a success in my book.”

According to CHP Officer Art Athens, San Diego DUI injuries sustained while driving under the influence were diminished by 72 percent. With increased law enforcement by the California Highway Patrol on Interstate 5, 805 and highway 8, the San Diego Police Department along with UCSD Police there has been a reduction in San Diego DUI related incidents.

The CHP DUI campaign was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a “College Driving under the Influence Corridor Safety Grant.”

Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County

Driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug in California is against the law.

If you have a 0.08 percent or more by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with a DUI if apprehended. You could be facing fines and jail time if convicted.

CHP campaign cuts DUI crashes around UCSD, Sign on san Diego, November 3, 2010

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A Drunk Driving charge for ex-teen idol David Cassidy after he was stopped by Florida Highway Patrol for weaving on a Florida Turnpike.

Former TV heartthrob David Cassidy, 60 was pulled over by Florida Highway Patrol on Wednesday around 6:00 p.m. after officers noticed that the ex- “Partridge Family” star almost caused an accident as his Mercedes was weaving on the Florida Turnpike.

Cassidy who was suspected of DUI or driving under the influence told officers he had just attended a funeral, had a glass of wine with lunch and a pain pill around 3:00 p.m. Officers later found a half empty bottle of Bourbon in the back seat of his vehicle.

The actor was given a field sobriety test and two breathalyzer tests which he failed. It was considerably higher than the .08 legal limit. Cassidy was arrested on suspicion of DUI and taken to the St. Lucie County Jail where he was released on bail the next morning.

Cassidy said the DUI charge is “Hogwash” and was confident that his blood alcohol level was not properly measured. If you are arrested for driving under the influence or DUI it may be in your best interest to seek legal council from an experienced DUI Lawyer who can explain all of your legal options.

Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County

Driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug in California is against the law.

If you have a 0.08 percent or more by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with a DUI if apprehended. You could be facing fines and jail time if convicted.

Actor David Cassidy Charged With DUI In Florida, 10News.com, November 4, 2010

David Cassidy DUI arrest in Florida, Examiner.com, November 5, 2010

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San Diego DUI violations ranks highest on a list of alcohol related convictions in the nation, by information and data collected by insurance.com.

San Diego DUI convictions ranks at the top of 20 cities in the nation for the largest number of alcohol rated DUI violations. According to the San Diego Police Department, there were approximately 4400 people arrested for San Diego DUI violations. One reason there are more San Diego DUI arrests is because there are more police implementing the law.

Bernard Gonzales, spokesman for the Chula Vista Police Department said, “I think law enforcement in San Diego County reflects what the community wants,” “Really it’s about enforcement and education. We want people to know, we are out there and hopefully it will lead people to changing their behavior,” said Gonzales.

In 2009 there were 20 San Diego DUI checkpoints, where field sobriety tests were conducted and 20 San Diego saturation patrols that were funded by grants, held by the San Diego Police Department. Their goal is to keep those driving while intoxicated off the roads. San Jose ranked 2nd on the list of alcohol related convictions while Los Angels ranked 7th.

Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County

Driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug in California is against the law.

If you have a 0.08 percent or more by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with a DUI if apprehended. You could be facing fines and jail time if convicted.

San Diego leads nation for DUI violations, study says, Fox 5 San Diego.com, September 27, 2010

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