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Fulton Daily News - Fulton, New York - Sheriff's Department 7/11/2005 Home Page News Sports Weather Entertainment Your News About Us Special Sections Send Us Your News All Stories Community Cop Log Obits Raidernet Daily Health Hannibal Ideas Good Kids Business Money TOOLS: TELL A FRIEND PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION Sheriff's Department 7/11/2005 Walter S. Orel Jr., 45, of 144 W. Schuyler St., Oswego , was arrested June 26 by officers with the Oswego County Sheriff's Department and charged with driving while ability impaired, failure to keep right and improper turn after he was observed driving westbound in the eastbound lane of East Albany Street in the city of Oswego for a short distance following a right turn. Orel was issued tickets returnable to Oswego City Court July 21. David A. Kurpiewski, 24, of 5780 Innsbruck Road, East Syracuse , was arrested July 4 by officers with the Oswego County Sheriff's Department and charged with disorderly conduct following a disturbance on the Sandy Creek fairgrounds where Kurpiewski allegedly punched a booth belonging to the Lacona Fire Department. Issued an appearance ticket, Kurpiewski is scheduled to answer the charge in Sandy Creek Town Court July 28. Justin M. Goyette, 22, of 42 Lakeshore Road, Constantia , was arrested July 5 by officers with the Oswego County Sheriff's Department and charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, a class-E felony, after being accused of taking cash and merchandise from the Dollar General Store in town of Constantia where he worked. Goyette was issued an appearance ticket returnable to Constantia Town Court on a later date. Officers with the Oswego County Sheriff's Department arrested a 16-year-old male who resides in Parish July 8 and charged him with third-degree menacing, a class-B misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation, stemming from a domestic incident during which he allegedly punched an adult and was later found to be in possession of the marijuana and paraphernalia. The youth was arraigned before the Hon. Edgar Fields, Parish Town Court, and remanded to the Oswego County Correctional Facility in lieu of $750 cash bail or $1,500 secured bond. He is scheduled to return to court July 26. William S. Porter, 20, of 129 Fourth St., Rome , was arrested July 7 by officers with the Oswego County Sheriff's Department at the Oneida County Correctional Facility based on a bench warrant issued by Scriba Town Court, charging him with fourth-degree criminal mischief. Porter was arraigned before the Hon. Douglas Crouse, Scriba Town Court and released on his own recognizance. He is scheduled to reappear in court Aug. 11. At approximately 11:30 p.m., July 7, officers with the Oswego County Sheriff's Department initiated a traffic stop on state Route 3 north of Manwaring Road in Richland after observing a vehicle cross the double solid line several times. Further investigation led to the arrest of Mark E. King, 40, of 25 Howard Road, Hastings , who was charged with failure to keep right, operating a vehicle without insurance and operating a vehicle with a suspended registration. King was issued tickets returnable to Hastings Town Court July 18. Albert C. Sommers, 41, of 269 US Route 11, Central Square , was arrested July 8 by officers with the Oswego County Sheriff's Department based on a warrant issued by the Hon. Michael Clark, Hastings Town Court, charging him with second-degree criminal trespass, a class-A misdemeanor. Sommers was arraigned before Central Square Village Court and remanded to the Oswego County Correctional Facility without bail. He is scheduled to return to court July 20. At 3:03 a.m., July 8, Ken J. Watson, 36, of 290 Lewis Road, Constantia , was arrested by officers with the Oswego County Sheriff's Department and charged with driving while intoxicated, driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent of alcohol or more and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following an investigation into a complaint of a prowler. Police said their investigation found Watson had entered the porch of a Constantia residence after he left the vehicle he was driving in a ditch just south of the residence. Watson was released on tickets returnable to Constantia Town Court July 18. At 5:12 p.m., July 8, Frederick S. Martin, Jr., 40, of 732 state Route 3 West, Fulton , was operating a 2003 Ford pickup truck westbound on Harris Hill Road in the town of Hannibal when he lost control of the truck, crossed into the oncoming lane of traffic and collided with an eastbound 1990 Oldsmobile suburban driven by Frederick E. Smith, 40, of 268 Harris Hill Road, Fulton. Officers with the Oswego County Sheriff's Department said Martin was transported by ambulance to A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital in Fulton. Smith was airlifted to State University Hospital in Syracuse. Failure to keep right and slippery pavement appear to have been contributing factors in the incident, police said, noting that roads were reportedly wet from rain at the time of the incident. Martin was ticketed for failure to keep right and speed not reasonable and prudent. At 2:28 a.m., July 9, Kyle L. Barbera, 25, of 3044 county Route 17, Oswego , was arrested by officers with the Oswego County Sheriff's Department and charged with driving while intoxicated, driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent of alcohol or more and speeding following a traffic stop on state Route 481 in Scriba. Barbera was issued tickets returnable to Scriba Town Court July 28 and released to a third party. At 11:40 p.m., July 9, Donna L. Towne, 36, of 218 Hogsback Road, Hastings , was arrested by officers with the Oswego County Sheriff's Department and issued an appearance ticket for third-degree unauthorized use of a motor vehicle after she allegedly borrowed a vehicle from a Hastings resident and did not return it. Towne is scheduled to appear before Hastings Town Court July 25. At 1:13 a.m., July 10, Mary J. Vivlemore, 52, of 327 Duer St., Oswego , was arrested by officers with the Oswego County Sheriff's Department and charged with driving while intoxicated, driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent of alcohol or more and failure to keep right following a traffic stop on county Route 4 just east of Twin Orchard Drive in Scriba after she was observed traveling west on county Route 4 in the eastbound lane. Vivlemore was issued traffic tickets returnable to Scriba Town Court and released to a third party. Officers with the Oswego County Sheriff's Department said Benjamin M. Bice, 21, of PO Box 196, Orwell , was operating a 1997 Ford eastbound on state Route 104 in Scriba at 3:55 a.m., July 10, when he drove off the northbound shoulder of the road hitting a small rock pile and ditch. The incident occurred 1/8 of a mile west of county Route 29 South. Police said improper lane usage appears to have been a contributing factor in the matter. 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Chemung, New York DUI/DWI Attorneys, Lawyers and Law Firms DUI/DWI Lawyers in Chemung County, New York View all DUI/DWI Lawyers in New York Search for Premier DUI/DWI Attorneys Search by State: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MH MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA PR RI SC SD TN TX VI UT VT VA WA WV WI WY -------- or --------- Search within: 25 Miles 50 Miles 125 Miles All From Zip Code: Additional Resources How a criminal lawyer can help DUI/DWI Law (Drunk Driving) FAQs State-by-state DMV Information State laws on Drunk Driving MADD Impaired Driving Facts Alcoholics Anonymous Drunk Driving State Statisics Home -> DUI/DWI -> New York -> Chemung County Lawyers View All Chemung County Lawyers Premier Results: The Cochran Firm Criminal Defense Section Free Phone Consultation All Courts, All Crimes. Federal, State, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, Drugs, DUI, Domestic Violence, Embezzlement, etc. Available 24 Hours, for Free Consultation. Experienced Attorneys with Proven Results. Statewide, NY Send Email | Click Here for Phone Number | Visit WebSite Thomas Anelli, PC, Law Offices Of Free Initial Consultation The Law Offices of Thomas Anelli is committed to offering Driving While Intoxicated Defense at the highest level by continuously making certain our attorneys understandthe particular nuances of DWI law and the medical aspects of alcohol testing. 441 S. Salina Street, Suite 700 Syracuse, NY 13202 Send Email | Click Here for Phone Number | Visit WebSite Listings for Chemung County DUI/DWI Lawyers: Elmira, NY Ziff Weiermiller Hayden & Mustico, LLP , Christine Chalk Meier, Esq., 303 William St. P.O. Box 1338 Are you a Lawyer? List on AttorneyPages | Find Expert Witnesses | Find Legal Information / Advice | Legal Forms | About Us | Media AttorneyPages® is not a lawyer referral service and never receives any portion of any attorney's fees.We welcome feedback from visitors but are not responsible for any attorney's advice. Use of AttorneyPages.com is subject to our disclaimer, conditions of use and privacy policy.Use for marketing or solicitation is prohibited. AttorneyPages® , ExpertPages® and FreeAdvice® are trademarks and units of Advice Company ® 1997 to 2006 - All Rights Reserved - For feedback or listing information only, contact us by phone, Fax or Email: 2330 Marinship Way Suite 120, Sausalito, CA 94965, P.O. Box 1739 Sausalito, CA 94966 (415) 331-1212 - Fax (415) 331-4255

D.U.I.

Arrest for Driving Under the Influence (DUI): General Information California Home DMV Home Page Online Services DMV Locations & Hours Publications Forms New Arrivals New to California? FAQs Site Map Title & Registration Information Vehicle Registration Boat Registration License and ID Card Information Driver License ID Cards Commercial License Vehicle Industry & Commercial Permits Special Plates Personalized Plates Disabled Placards Other Information Your DMV Records Other Services About DMV Contact Us Legal Notice and Disclaimer My CA This Site Arrest for Driving Under the Influence (DUI): General Information I've just been arrested for DUI. What happens now? At the time of my arrest, the officer confiscated my driver license. How do I get it back? The officer issued me an Order of Suspension and Temporary License. What am I supposed to do with this document? The Notice of Suspension that the officer gave me at the time of my arrest states I have ten days to request an administrative hearing. What is the purpose of this hearing and what can it do for me? How long will my driving privilege be suspended if I took the chemical test? Do I need a hearing to get a restricted driver license to go to and from work? The officer stated I refused to take a chemical test. What does this mean? How long will my driving privilege be suspended for not taking the chemical test? How is the DMV suspension or revocation for the DUI arrest different from the suspension or revocation following my conviction in criminal court? How can I find a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Program as ordered by the court? I've just been arrested for DUI. What happens now? The officer is required by law to immediately forward a copy of the completed notice of suspension or revocation form and any driver license taken into possession, with a sworn report to the DMV. The DMV automatically conducts an administrative review that includes an examination of the officer's report, the suspension or revocation order, and any test results. If the suspension or revocation is upheld during the administrative review, you may request a hearing to contest the suspension or revocation. You have the right to request a hearing from the DMV within 10 days of receipt of the suspension or revocation order. If the review shows there is no basis for the suspension or revocation, the action will be set aside. You will be notified by the DMV in writing only if the suspension or revocation is set aside following the administrative review. Back to Top of Page At the time of my arrest, the officer confiscated my driver license. How do I get it back? Your driver license will be returned to you at the end of the suspension or revocation, provided you pay (on or after January 1, 2003) a $125 reissue fee to the DMV and you file proof of financial responsibility. The reissue fee remains at $100 if you were under age 21 and were suspended under the Zero Tolerance Law pursuant to Vehicle Code §§23136, 13353.1, 13388, 13392. If it is determined that there is not a basis for the suspension or revocation, your driver license will be issued or returned to you. Back to Top of Page The officer issued me an Order of Suspension and Temporary License. What am I supposed to do with this document? You may drive for 30 days from the date the order of suspension or revocation was issued, provided you have been issued a California driver license and your driver license is not expired, or your driving privilege is not suspended or revoked for some other reason. Back to Top of Page The Notice of Suspension that the officer gave me at the time of my arrest states I have ten days to request an administrative hearing. What is the purpose of this hearing and what can it do for me? A hearing is your opportunity to show that the suspension or revocation is not justified. Back to Top of Page For how long will my driving privilege be suspended if I took the chemical test? If you are 21 years of age or older, took a blood or breath test, or (if applicable) a urine test, and the results showed 0.08% BAC or more: A first offense will result in a 4-month suspension. A second or subsequent offense within 7 years will result in a 1-year suspension. If you are under 21 year of age, took a preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) test or other chemical test and results showed 0.01% BAC or more, your driving privilege will be suspended for 1 year. Back to Top of Page Do I need a hearing to get a restricted license to go to and from work? No. A request for a restricted license cannot be considered at the DMV hearing. You may apply for a restricted license to drive to and from work at any DMV field office. Back to Top of Page The officer stated I refused to take a chemical test. What does this mean? You are required by law to submit to a chemical test to determine the alcohol and/or drug content of your blood. You did not submit to or complete a blood or breath test after being requested to do so by a peace officer. As of January 1999, a urine test is no longer available unless: The officer suspects you were driving under the influence of drugs or a combination of drugs and alcohol, or Both the blood or breath tests are not available, or You are a hemophiliac, or You are taking anticoagulant medication in conjunction with a heart condition. Back to Top of Page How long will my driving privilege be suspended for not taking the chemical test? If you were 21 years of older at the time of arrest and you refused or failed to complete a blood or breath test, or (if applicable) a urine test: A first offense will result in a 1-year suspension. A second offense within 7 years will result in a 2-year revocation. A third or subsequent offense within 7 years will result in a 3-year revocation. If you were under 21 years of age at the time of being detained or arrested and you refused or failed to complete a PAS test or other chemical test: A first offense will result in a 1-year suspension. A second offense within 7 years will result in a 2-year revocation. A third or subsequent offense within 7 years will result in a 3-year revocation. Back to Top of Page How is the DMV suspension or revocation for the DUI arrest different from the suspension or revocation following my conviction in criminal court? The DMV suspension or revocation is an administrative action taken against your driving privilege only. The suspension or revocation following a conviction in court is a mandatory action for which jail, fine, or other criminal penalty can be imposed. Back to Top of Page © 2003 State of California. Conditions of Use Privacy Policy

D.W.I.

Driving while intoxicated DWI in New Mexico- in depth report Contact Us | Register/Login | Site Map Search All Stories Reporters Photos Photographers Comments Commenting Readers ------ Archives Classifieds Jobs Display Ads Business Name Business Category Google Last Update Thu Jan 26, 2006 1:10 pm Subscribe Print or eNewMexican | NM Jobs | Real Estate - Virtual Tours | Display Ads | Directory | Classifieds | Advertise | Archives Online replica of the daily Paying subscribers: Click here to see the page-for-page replica of today's The Santa Fe New Mexican. 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DWI: your recommendations Files DWI Forum: readers' recommendations in print Links Solutions to Community Alcohol Problems--Marin Institute FreeNewMexican's DWI Resource Guide The death of Judith Scasserra-Cinciripini (see our stories of July 28 and July 29 ) is the latest addition to New Mexico's continuing, tragic legacy of DWI. This forum is for you to offer specific recommendations, proposals and ideas for effective change. What action do you want your elected officials (state Congress, the Governor, the courts) to take? If you were in office, what would you do for DWI reform? FULL STORY >> (253 comments;last comment posted august 19, 2005 9:23 am) DWI resource guide Files DWI Statistics and Recommendations--Dick Roth, ImpactDWI.org Save a life. Stay informed about the costs of intoxicated driving, and what you can do to stop it... FULL STORY >> States try to toughen penalties for refusing breath test Links FreeNewMexican's DWI Resource Guide COLUMBUS, Ohio - States are trying to toughen penalties for suspected drunken drivers who refuse to take a breath test, arguing motorists too often get a milder penalty than if they had provided evidence that could convict them. FULL STORY >> ( 9 comments; last comment posted january 20, 2006 11:57 am ) Santa Fe man faces eighth DWI charge SANTA FE - Santa Fe resident Moises Gonzales _ who in 1985 pleaded guilty to driving drunk in a crash that killed three teenage girls _ again has been charged with driving while intoxicated, police said. FULL STORY >> ( 59 comments; last comment posted december 4, 2005 11:18 am ) Governor signs DWI interlock measure Chris Romero hops into his 1990 blue-and-white Ford pickup, clicks the ignition on and then off again and reaches for what looks like a black cell phone hanging from his dashboard. FULL STORY >> ( 1 comments; last comment posted april 6, 2005 5:41 pm ) Lawmaker proposes alcohol sales ban for DWI offenders Links 2005 New Mexico Legislature Resource Guide SANTA FE - New Mexicans convicted of drunken driving could not buy beer, wine, whiskey or other liquor for five years under a proposal by a Republican lawmaker. FULL STORY >> ( 24 comments; last comment posted february 11, 2005 8:05 pm ) Richardson pledges more judgeships, more funding for prosecutors at DWI summit ALBUQUERQUE - Gov. Bill Richardson is pledging to push for more money to help fight a problem that has put New Mexico on the wrong end of national rankings for years. FULL STORY >> ( 1 comments; last comment posted january 18, 2005 9:21 am ) Albuquerque authorities want to take drunken drivers' cars after first arrest ALBUQUERQUE - The first arrest would be the only arrest police need to take a drunken driver's vehicle under an ordinance proposed by an Albuquerque assistant city attorney. FULL STORY >> ( 3 comments; last comment posted november 10, 2004 7:38 am ) DWI Center says offenders often need psychological help ALBUQUERQUE - An Albuquerque center plans to talk to New Mexicans convicted of drunken driving more than two decades ago to find out whether they've stayed away from drink and what helped them. FULL STORY >> ( 2 comments; last comment posted october 5, 2004 5:58 am ) Tougher penalties for repeat DWI reinstated for 2003 Links DWI resource guide DWI Special section SANTA FE - The state Supreme Court has ruled that tougher penalties for repeat drunken drivers were in effect in 2003 despite a glitch when the law was passed. FULL STORY >> ( 2 comments; last comment posted september 18, 2004 11:20 am ) Search engine optimization and website marketing provided by Trafficdeveloper Privacy Policy / Terms of Use | ©2006, Santa Fe New Mexican, all rights reserved. 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Intoxicated Driving

eMedicine Health - Alcohol Intoxication, Driving While Intoxicated: The Facts Search January 26, 2006 Registration Healthcare Professionals You are in: Substance Abuse > Alcohol Intoxication Alcohol Intoxication Driving While Intoxicated: The Facts FACT: In 2000, some 16,653 people were killed in vehicle crashes involving alcohol. This represents 40% of all people killed in traffic accidents that year. (See the US map of all deaths related to intoxication .) FACT: At present, there are 17 states with laws making it illegal to drive at a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over 100 mg/dL (0.1%); 32 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have a lower cutoff point, which is 80 mg/dL. In October 2000, the federal government passed a law mandating that all states enact laws lowering the legal driving BAC to 80 mg/dL by October 2003 or face the penalty of withholding 2% of their federal highway construction funds. These cutoff points establish the level below which driving is per se illegal in and of itself. Per se means that the only factor considered is the BAC. Whether the person actually is intoxicated, behaves as if he or she is intoxicated, or appears to be intoxicated does not count. Numerous studies demonstrate that almost all drivers are impaired at a level of 80 mg/dL with respect to critical driving skills such as braking, steering, and changing lanes. Impairment begins as low as 20 mg/dL and is common at 50 mg/dL. Most significant is that impairment of skills begins at a much lower level than required to exhibit obvious signs of being drunk. The per se level mandated by the federal government for drivers of commercial vehicles is a mere 40 mg/dL (0.04%). This applies to all 50 states. In 1992, the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration recommended that all states lower their illegal per se levels to 80 mg/dL (0.08%). Only 19 states have done so. A strong lobby representing sellers of alcoholic beverages has been instrumental in preventing adoption of the recommended levels by all states. Also, the expense of enforcing the lower limits is a significant issue. All countries in Europe are below the 100 mg/dL cutoff common in the US. Countries with a cutoff of 80 mg/dL include Austria, Britain, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland, and Canada. Countries with a cutoff of 50 mg/dL include Belgium, Finland, France, Greece, Netherlands, and Portugal. Sweden and Norway have a 20 mg/dL cutoff. American society continues to be complacent about drunk drivers. Even when a person who is drunk kills someone in a motor vehicle accident, the sentence tends to be extremely light, if imposed at all. Defending drunk drivers is a huge legal business. Over the years, numerous creative defenses have been successfully employed. Some of the popular ones include these: Driver claims to have consumed the alcohol after the accident to calm nerves. Driver claims that he or she only had a soft drink at the party, but someone else laced it with alcohol. Driver claims to have medical conditions that impede the normal metabolism of alcohol. Driver says the alcohol swab used to clean the skin before the blood sample was drawn contaminated the skin. (Such swabs contain isopropyl alcohol, not ethanol, and do not register on the ethanol test.) Specimen was mixed with another in the lab. 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