Posts Tagged ‘Sentences’
UFC Lightweight, Jon Jones, Arrested for DWI Over Weekend
May 22nd, 2012
Posted in DUI News
New York, NY- Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder Jon Jones was arrested Saturday May 19th after he crashed his Bentley into light pole in upstate New York. He appeared in court today for his arraignment.
Police said in a statement, that cars were dispatched at 5:02 a.m. to respond to a one-car accident. When police arrived they found Jones, driving a Bentley, had struck a utility pole in Binghamton, New York.
According to celebrity gossip site TMZ, the Bentley was totaled.
Jones, who is a devout Christian, had a squeaky clean image until his arrest over the weekend. His clean image can be used by a DWI attorney to build an effective defense that may result in a lenient sentence for Jones.
Jones went on Facebook to apologize to his fans for his indiscretion, saying, “I am truly sorry to those of you that I may have embarrassed in any way, to those of you with kids that I may have let down. I will prove to them as well as to myself, that no matter what is happening in my life, we can always work our way back and make things better than before.”
The police report didn’t state what his level of intoxication was, but a DWI generally indicates a person was well above the legal limit. DWI penalties are severe and the alleged guilty parties will need to hire the best DWI attorney they can find.
If you want to avoid a jail term and negate some of the other penalties, you must retain a DWI attorney with a track-record of getting reduced sentences and fines for their clients.
South Dakota motorist sentenced after stealing a car while intoxicated
March 22nd, 2012
Posted in DUI News
PIERRE, South Dakota — A South Dakota man has been sentenced to three years in prison after stealing and crashing a van with a 2-year-old girl in the back seat while he was under the influence.
Jason Driving Hawk, 35, of Pierre, pleaded guilty to charges of grand theft and driving under the influence (DUI).
The incident occurred on Nov. 17. According to authorities, the van was unlocked and running outside a Pierre convenience store when Driving Hawk stole it. As he was driving, the van flipped over and crashed into a light pole, knocking it down.
Miraculously, neither Driving Hawk nor the little girl were injured.
Driving Hawk was sentenced to 90 days in jail for the DUI charge and three years in prison for the grand theft charge. The sentences are to be served consecutively.
A DUI is a serious crime that can have life-long negative consequences for those convicted. Motorists who are found guilty may lose their license, be ordered to perform community service, or worst of all, be sent to prison. Motorists can also lose their jobs or have their civil rights affected over a DUI conviction. Although the idea of a DUI conviction can be frightening, there is a way to fight the charges. Speak to a drunk driving lawyer immediately to discuss your options and ensure the best possible outcome for your case.
Drunk driving lawyers do whatever it takes so your charges are either significantly reduced or wiped away altogether. Your drunk driving lawyer will investigate the incident and if they find any evidence that you were unfairly charged, you can be sure your charges will be dismissed.
Turn to an acclaimed team of drunk driving lawyers today to get started on your case.
Jared Allen Happy to Leave Kansas City
October 27th, 2011
Posted in DUI News
After having faced a number of issues following his two DWI arrests in 2006, Jared Allen, a former Kansas City Chiefs player who is now with the Minnesota Vikings, said he is relieved he left the town.
After he was arrested twice for DWI, Allen’s career was never the same. The legal consequences of the DWIs resulted in a feud between him and Chiefs’ general manager Carl Peterson. Allen felt that Peterson went back on a promise that was made to him which would give him a long-term contract.
Allen was eventually traded to the Vikings, who welcomed him with open arms. He expressed his exuberance over not having to be part of the Chief’s team anymore and called out Peterson and Chief’s owner Clark Hunt by name in a Star magazine interview.
“His name was Carl Peterson,” said Allen, when asked why he wanted to leave the town. “You can write that in caps. Obviously I guess I had a problem with Clark (Hunt), too, because he chose Carl over me.”
“My biggest thing was, ‘Listen, I never lied to you guys. I show up and I bust my tail for you. Please don’t lie to me.’ After so many times of hearing they’re going to take care of you and they don’t and hearing the words Carl had to say about me, it’s tough to give it your all for somebody like that,” he added.
Allen went on to praise his new team in an interview with the St. Paul Pioneer Press, saying: “I should probably thank (Peterson). He did me something awesome by not signing me back when we tried to do an extension. I’m at a great organization now. The [Vikings owners] Wilfs are phenomenal. The contract I was going to sign, this one is 10 times more than that one. I’m just truly blessed to be in Minnesota.”
A DWI is a serious crime, punishable with numerous sentences, including having to pay exorbitant fines, having your license revoked or even going to jail. Although a DWI arrest is serious, there is a way for you to contest your charges in court. Turn to a top DWI lawyer immediately to ensure that your case ends with the best possible outcome.
Turn to a DWI lawyer immediately following your arrest to fight for your rights. Your paralegal will investigate the incident and do everything in their power to have your charges reduced or wiped out completely. Unfortunately, motorists are oftentimes unfairly charged with DWI. If this has happened to you, rest assured that your DWI lawyer will not let you suffer punishment for a crime you did not commit.
Call a leading team of DWI lawyers in your area today to fight your charges and ensure the best resolution for your case.
St Louis police officer gets charged with corruption over DUI stop
August 26th, 2011
Posted in DUI News
An intoxicated driving charge is a major pain and after hiring a DUI attorney, paying the fines and having a breathalyzer installed in your vehicle it can cost a person thousands. Not to mention you face losing your driver’s license and even spending time in jail.
People will do just about anything to avoid a DUI, even have sex with an unattractive police officer.
Just yesterday, St Louis County prosecutors charged Timothy Jones, a 48 year old Country Club Hills police officer with acceding to corruption by a public servant.
Last November, Jones stopped a 24 year old young woman on Interstate 70 for suspicion of drunk driving. He asked her to submit to a field sobriety tests and determined that she was intoxicated. But instead of putting her under arrest he told her she could avoid the charge if she would have sex with him. She agreed, and they went to her house to engage in several sexual acts.
Hiring a DUI lawyer sounds like a better option, when you consider the officer’s appearance. He was only caught because two other officers found the woman’s cell phone in his patrol car and called her mother. The young woman’s mother relayed the story to the officers. He was still employed until a few months ago while an investigation was pending.
Finding an experienced St. Louis DUI attorney is a much better option. They may be able reduce sentences and diminish the penalties.
Child star gets arrested for intoxicated driving
August 15th, 2011
Posted in DUI News
Former child star and Rapper, Orlando Brown was arrested for intoxicated driving on Friday outside his home.
Police stopped the 23 year old actor outside his home, because he had no license plate on his vehicle. When they approached his car the noticed a strong odor of alcohol and administered field sobriety tests, which he failed. They took him into custody around 11:30 Friday night. His pregnant girlfriend was in the car at the time of his arrest.
He was released after posting bail early Saturday morning. He is scheduled to appear in court on September 8th. A DUI attorney will help their clients post bail after an arrest and begin plotting an effective defense.
The “That’s so Raven” actor has been in trouble with the law in the past. He was arrested for possession of marijuana in 2007 but wasn’t intoxicated at the time. In another incident in 2008 he disappeared for a day, but turned up unharmed.
Despite the numerous campaign intended to curtail drunken driving, many people still get behind the wheel. Not only do they endanger their own safety, but they also take risks with the safety of their passengers, and other drivers. The only person who can ask the courts for a reprieve from the punishment o the courts is a DUI lawyer.
You risk your freedom and your driving privileges when you drive under the influence of any intoxicant. Retaining a DUI attorney is one of the only ways to get a reduction in charges and lighter sentences.
