Governor Jim Doyle Signs Tougher DUI Bill into Law »

A new bill has been signed by Governor Jim Doyle, which introduces a law that cracks down on drunk drivers in Wisconsin. Senate Bill 66 passed unanimously in both houses of the state legislature, and Governor Jim Doyle, made it official.

 

 

According to the new tough drunk driving law, it is a felony for a fourth offense, requiring ignition interlock devices for second offenders, or high blood alcohol levels for first time offenders.

 

Moreover, it criminalizes a first offense if a child under 16 is in the vehicle.

Wisconsin has followed the country for many years in drunk driving legislation, and according to people, it’s time our state sobers up.

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Common DUI Penalties »

Punishments for driving under DUI differ from country to country. These punishments might be in the form of penalty, or staying in jail for a specified number of days. The days that the criminal is required to spend in the jails depends on the seriousness of the accident.

Moreover, punishment can also be in the form of certain amount of fine or cancellation of the license. These penalties become further severe if an underage driver is involved in this incident.

Other penalties consist of probation and alcohol programs like a living in a rehabilitation center for few days, outpatient rehab, or even Alcoholics or Narcotics Center.

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Over 1,000 Houston DWI Convictions Invalid »

A contractor has been found guilty of faking breath machine tests, which has led to approximately 1,200 DWI convictions in Harris County to be thrown out.

It is important to inspect breath testing devices regularly to check whether they are performing correctly or not. This job is given out as contracts by the Department of Public Safety, and in this case, it was given to the wrong person.

 

Deetrice Wallace admitted to investigators that she had falsely inspected machines used by the South Houston and Clute police departments.

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