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Washington County Sheriffs Office -- Man Charged with DUII in Fatal Crash Washington County Sheriff's Office Media Information Rob Gordon, Sheriff 215 SW ADAMS, MS 32Hillsboro, OR 97123 For Immediate Release April 25, 2005 Contact: Sandy James Public Information Officer Office #: 503-846-2763 Pager #: 503-271-1078 WCSO Case #: 2005 -- 508757 Man Charged with DUII in Fatal Crash Adam Ray Williams WASHINGTON COUNTY - - Twenty-eight-year-old Adam Ray Williams, of Sherwood, is behind bars charged with the Manslaughter I, Assault II and Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) following a fatal crash on Saturday April 23, 2005. The crash occurred shortly after 1:00 a.m. near the intersection of SW Farmington Road and SW Clark Hill Road. It appears from the preliminary investigation that Williams was driving a 2004 Mitsubishi northbound on SW Clark Hill Road and failed to stop at the stop sign on SW Farmington Road. It then appears that the vehicle proceeded across SW Farmington Road and struck a tree. There were two passengers in the back seat of the vehicle. Twenty-nine-year-old Jennifer Bevins of Aloha was pronounced dead at the scene. Twenty-seven-year-old Stacy Pierce of Beaverton was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital. Pierce did not appear to have sustained any life-threatening injuries. Neither Bevins nor Pierce were wearing a seat belt. Adam Williams was also transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital as a precaution. He was released into the custody of the Sheriffs Office a short time later and charged with Manslaughter I, Assault II and DUII. His bail is set at $50,000. From the preliminary investigation it appears that Williams blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit at the time of the crash. The investigation is continuing. ### County Sheriff Sheriff Office Phone Numbers Top of Page.
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Intoxicated DrivingDWI FAQs - Baton Rouge Louisiana Lawyer, DUI, Driving While Intoxicated, Driving Under the Influence 1. I am 18 and being charged with both UDUI and DWI. Why am I being charged with two crimes? In Louisiana, the traditional offense is "underage driving under the influence of alcohol" (UDUI), or "driving while intoxicated" (DWI). UDUI requires only a .02 blood alcohol level and is used to charge persons under the age of 21 years old. DWI requires a blood alcohol level of .08. If you submit to the chemical test and test above these levels, you are presumed to be intoxicated. If you have any questions about an arrest or pending charges, please contact a Baton Rouge Lawyer of The Babcock Law Firm. 2. Can the officer take my license at the scene? The law in Louisiana is a "per se" statute, which provides for immediate suspension and confiscation of your license if your breath test result is above the legal limit. Your license will also be automatically suspended if you refuse to submit to the breath test. It is possible to avoid these suspensions if you contact an attorney, but you need to do so as soon as possible. Under Louisiana law you only have fifteen days to challenge the suspension. 3. How do I know if I am legally drunk? To be considered legally drunk in the state of Louisiana you must have a Blood Alcohol Concentration of at least 0.08. Your BAC will depend on your weight and the amount of drinks you have consumed. Typically, a man weighing 220 lbs. will reach a limit of 0.08 within five or six drinks. A woman weighing 140 lbs. will reach her BAC limit of 0.08 within two or three drinks. There are a number of other factors that can effect the results of a breath test, and even if you refuse the test you can still be found guilty of D.W.I. 4. Should I plead guilty to a DWI charge? No. If you plead guilty, you could face up to 6 months in jail, fines up to $ 1,000.00, 32 hours of forced community service and a 90-day suspension of your license, all for just a first offense. There are times when pleading guilty could be you best option but it is essential that you have an attorney to assist you eith that decision. You should have an experienced DWI lawyer from Babcock Law Firm on your side to assist you with your case. Contact us today to discuss your case. 5. Is there anything I can do to keep my driver’s license? To save your driver's license you must request an administrative hearing within 15 days of your arrest. At this administrative hearing an experienced DWI lawyer may be able to get information from the police officers that could save your license and help you win your case. Contact Babcock Law Firm immediately to discuss your case so that action may be taken before 15 days has passed. 6. Will my chemical test be used against me in court? The State must prove that the requirements outlined in Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:661-669 and the regulations promulgated by the Louisiana Department of Corrections have been followed or your breath test results can be thrown out by a judge and not be used against you at trial. 7. What restitution do I face if I have a BAC of 0.10 or higher and am involved in a motor vehicle accident? Punitive damages can be collected against the driver of the vehicle who was intoxicated pursuant to Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.4, which states “in addition to general and special damages, exemplary damages may be awarded upon proof that the injuries on which the action is based were caused by a wanton or reckless disregard for the rights and safety of others by a defendant whose intoxication while operating a motor vehicle was a cause in fact of the resulting injuries.” In addition, a traffic accident that is alcohol related could result in criminal charges against the drunk driver, such as negligent homicide or negligent injury. Name: Phone: How did you hear about us? Search Engine Newsletter Attorney Referral Friend Referral Family Referral Yellow Pages Consultwebs Directory Other Directory Other Comments: Babcock Law Firm , L.L.C., All Rights Reserved Baton Rouge Lawyers, Personal Injury, DWI, Speeding Tickets, Motor Vehicle Crime, Slip & Fall Accidents, DUI, Driving Under the Influence, Driving While Intoxicated, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Unsafe Products, Dog Bites, Inadequate Security, Pharmaceutical Drugs, Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Product Recalls, Vehicle Accidents, General Corporate Litigation, Traffic Ticket Law Serving Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Shreveport, Monroe, Ruston, Louisiana, LA Site by Consultwebs.com , Inc. - Webs For Law Firms - Lawyers Site Map Disclaimer
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Blood Alcohol ContentBlood Alcohol Concentration B L O O D A L C O H O L C O N C E N T R A T I O N Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream.It is measured in percentages. For instance, having a BAC of 0.10 percent meansthat a person has 1 part alcohol per 1,000 parts blood in the body. In a reveiw of studies of alcohol-related crashes, reaction time, trackingability, concentrated attention ability, divided attention performance,information process capability, visual functions, perceptions, and psycho-motorperformance, impairment i n all these areas was significant at bloodconcentrations of 0.05 percent. Impairement first appeared in many of theseimportant areas of performance at blood alcohol concentrations of 0.02 percent,substantially below the legal standard in most States f or drunkenness, which is0.08 percent. BAC can be measured by breath, blood, or urine tests. BAC measurement isespecially important for determining the role of alcohol in crashes, falls,fires, crime, family violence, suicide, and other forms of intentional andunintentional injury. The public most commonly associates BAC with drunk driving. However, it ismore accurate to refer to alcohol-impaired driving because one does not have tobe drunk (intoxicated) to be demonstrably impaired. Driving skills, especiallyjudgement, are i mpaired in most people long before they exhibit visible signs ofdrunkenness. While most States define legal intoxication for purposes of drivingat a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher, alcohol may cause deterioration in drivingskills at 0.05 percent or eve n lower. Deterioration progresses rapidly withrising BAC. The legal intoxication level in most States is 0.08 percent blood alcoholconcentration (BAC). But alcohol depresses the central nervous system, causingslowed reactions, and one’s ability to drive is affected long before a BACof 0.08 percent is reached. Factors that will affect the BAC in a person: How much alcohol you drink. How fast you drink. The quicker you drink, the higher your peak BAC will be. The liver gets rid of alcohol at the average rate of one drink per hour (12oz. beer, 5 oz. wine, 1 shot of distilled liquor). If a person drinks fasterthan this, the r emainder will circulate in the blood stream until the liver canget rid of it. Body weight. Heavier people will be less affected by the same amount ofalcohol than lighter people. They have more blood and water in their bodies inwhich to dilute the alcohol. Food in the stomach. When there is food in the stomach, alcohol isabsorbed slower into the blood stream. The BAC rises more rapidly in those whodrink on an empty stomack, because there is no food in which to dilute thealcohol. The type of alcohol you drink. The stronger a drink is (the higher thealcohol concentration, distilled alcohol first, wine second, beer third) the morequickly it is absorbed. This partially explains why hard liquor has more of anapparent “ kick” than wine or beer. Type of mixer used. Water and fruit juices mixed with alcohol slow theabsorption process, while carbonated beverages will speed it up. Carbon dioxidespeeds the alcohol through the stomack and intestine into the bloodstream,creating a rapid rise in BAC. Temperature of the drink. Warm alcohol is absorbed quicker than coldalcohol. If you are male or female. Women reach higher BAC’s faster becausethey have less water in their bodies and more adipose tissue (fat), which is noteasily penetrated by alcohol. Therefore, a man and woman, with all other factorsbeing equal, both drinking the same amount of alcohol will have different BAClevels. Hers will be higher. A woman’s menstrual cycle will also affecther rate of absorption. They will experience their highest BAC’spremenstrually. In addition, there is a lso evidence that a woman taking birthcontrol pills, will absorb alcohol faster, resulting in higher BAC levels. Source: Prevention Resource Guide: Impaired Driving (1991) MS434 Safer StreetsAhead (1990) PH292. [ Return to Physical Effects ] Page last updated March 3, 1999
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Drunk Driving Lawyer in Colorado DUI - Colorado Drunk Driving Defense - US DUI Links Cases DUI FAQS DMV Services Fees SURVIVAL TIPS Colorado Misdemeanors DUI News Colorado DUI Defense Office of Jim Forslund 3780 S. Broadway Englewood, CO 80113 303-761-6067 CELL: 303-332-3602 FAX: 303-672-6815 DUI Interview Don't Let Your Colorado DUI Ruin Your Life! I will fight to save your license and freedom! DUI Directory DUIlaw When you've been arrested for a DUI in Denver or Boulder and you don't think it's fair, you need a lawyer who can protect your rights...make sure you're treated fairly...and who knows how to get results. You've just found that lawyer. I understand that you're probably feeling confused, angry, or somewhat fearful about what's happened to you. The process of being arrested, taken to jail, fingerprinted, and photographed was probably very dehumanizing to you. I sincerely sympathize with that. To be honest with you--you're faced with a charge which can have serious outcomes. (Please see what your DUI may cost .)I don't want to scare you, but let me give you a glimpse of what's in store for you. If your case goes the wrong way you could lose your license, your insurance could go up, you could be fined, it could hurt you when you apply for a job, and you could even go to jail. I'll Help You Keep Your License and Your Freedom I know you're fearful about what might happen to you, but I'd like you to know that there's a good chance I can help. Did you know that there are at least 20 possible challenges that can be made to the charges you are facing? I can raise applicable ones for you so your case is as strong as possible. Sure, I can just fill out the forms and talk to the District Attorney, but in many cases the best choice is to fight. That's the kind of case I focus on. My goal is to get you off, to keep your record clean, and to prevent you from losing your freedom and your license to drive. You see . . . my practice is based on the belief that you were arrested when you shouldn't have been. At the very least, I'll make sure that you're being treated fairly. The District Attorney prosecutes these types of cases all day. He knows--and is willing to use against you--all of the fine legal points that are available to him. The law says that he only needs to prove that after drinking you were not able to drive your car safely or that your blood alcohol exceeds a certain limit. That sounds pretty cut and dried, but it's not quite as simple as that. You see, if challenged, the DA also has to show that the arresting officer made the arrest properly, that you were properly advised of your rights, that the equipment he used to test you was working accurately, and even that the person operating that equipment was certified to operate it. If he gets information which may prove you innocent, an attorney can make him give you that information also. Get The Legal Help You Need That's where I come in. I know how and where to make the proper motions which force the DA to prove that all the steps used in your arrest were done properly. If they weren't, then his case is weakened. I can't promise you that I'll be successful because each case is unique. Maybe the judge assigned to your case is more lenient on drunk driving cases, or maybe he is harsher on them. Maybe there are some things distinctive to your case which are important. However, all things being equal, I think you'll find that I am well-skilled and that I fiercely protect your rights. When you retain me you'll get expert legal help from an attorney who knows how to guide your case through the complexities of the legal system because I've done it numerous times. You'll be certain you are being treated fairly by the judicial system because I'll insist: that the District Attorney provide us with the name and address of anyone he plans to call as a witness, as well as copies of every written or recorded statements of their testimony. This will allow us to prepare our questions for them. that the DA provide us with any information or material he has which would show that you are not guilty of the charges against you, or which may help you get a lighter sentence. on receiving copies of records showing that the equipment used for tests was functioning properly, and that the person giving the tests was properly certified. on proof that you were advised of all of your rights. If you weren't, the DA's case may be weakened. I talk to the District Attorney beforehand to get him to produce his proof and let him know that I will be contesting in court all these points I mentioned. When his case is challenged, he has to take a lot of time producing this material and witnesses. As you can see, what looks simple gets pretty complex. As your attorney I will look into all ofthese things for you so that you will have the best possible case. Actually, there is more, but I don't have space in this letter to tell you all of it. Free Consultation and Review of Your DUI Arrest $150 Value You're probably like most people arrested for a DUI. You don't really know the rightthing to do about it, and you don't know whether or not you can win if you contest your arrest. For both of these reasons, I'd like to buy you a free consultation to give you the additionalinformation I just mentioned and to review your case. If you would like to meet with me, I will be happy to set up an appointment with you. That way you'll be able to learn all you need to know about your situation. This telephoneconference is free to you, will last about an hour, and there is no further obligation at all. In fact,until you agree, in writing, to pay me, you will never owe me any money. You can call and leave a message at any time. Here's How I'll Protect Your Rights When we talk, I will analyze the facts of your case, give you my opinion about it, and discuss my approach to it. I'll explain how we'll protect your legal rights, what your options are,and how the whole judicial process works, so you'll know exactly what happens. Plus, you'll learn how I will guide you through the court system and how I'll championyour rights, using all my ingenuity and the options in the legal system to defend and protect you. For example, I'll review the Complaint against you . . . the steps which were used toconduct the chemical and roadside tests against you to determine if they are valid . . . and I'll showyou how the police officer's testimony can be impeached. I will also tell you about my fees. (Please see my fees information page )) Anything you tell me during this and all other meetings will be confidential, whether or not you retain me. In summary, with my help you'll get: A free initial phone consultation. Personalized attention. I'll return your phone calls promptly, keep you informed, and answer all questions to help you put the pieces back together. Reasonable fees , and you'll know in advance how you'll be charged. Experience . For over 18 years I've helped people just like you. Aggressiveness . While I accept peaceful settlements, I take a tough stance to protect you. So, if you want an attorney you can talk to, who understands what you want, who isinterested in you and your situation, and who fights to get you results, call me today at 303-761-6067 for your free consultation. The first meeting is free, so there is no risk on your part; and you'll be able to get all yourquestions answered. When we are finished, if you're not convinced that I will be able to protectyou to your complete satisfaction, then you can leave and I won't trouble you again . . . and you'llowe me nothing. In any event, at the end of the consultation you'll be more knowledgeable, you'll knowwhat to expect in the judicial process, and be able to make more informed decisions about yourcase. And by the way, your arrest may have included a cancellation of your drivingprivileges. You only have seven days to respond to this issue. As a courtesy to you, I willtell you what you must do about this, at no charge, just for calling me. Please remember, the charges against you are serious and can carry severe consequenceswhich could be damaging to your present and your future. You can discover for yourself how Ican help save your license and freedom by calling me at 303-761-6067. Sincerely, Jim Forslund P.S. In case you're still undecided about who, if anyone, to go to, let me tell you one final thing--it may be important. There is no extra fee for handling any other charges on the Complaint against you, as long as it is no more serious than a misdemeanor. © 2001 BLS Drunk Driving websites Find a DWI DUI Drunk Driving Lawyer in your state. Ten Mistakes How to avoid the 10 biggest mistakes most people make after being arrested for DUI. Case Tips 53 Things YOU Need to Know about Your DUI Case that NO ONE is Telling YOU Police Mistakes Mistakes the police make . . . and how they can help you. Colorado DUI/DWAI Law CRS § 42-4-1301. Driving under the influence--driving while impaired by alchohol, alchol or alcohol. DUI now .08 in Colorado This applies to arrests made on 7/1/4 or later. Do not plead to impaired if you are below .08! What Happens After A DUI Arrest? There are usually both Motor Vehicle and Court Proceedings. 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