DUI

La Salle County Grand Jury Issues Multiple Indictments Ranging From Weapon Charges to DUI

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OTTAWA, Ill. — A La Salle County grand jury issued multiple indictments Tuesday, charging several individuals with a range of crimes from drug offenses to unlawful weapon possession, according to court documents released this week. Among those indicted was Phillip E. Spratt, a 48-year-old man from Ottawa, who faces two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance. In a separate case, Alexandria Redcliff, 26, from La Salle was indicted for driving while her license was revoked. Additionally, Nicholas R. Snyder, 35, also of Ottawa, was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and reckless … Read more

Judge Upholds $12.9 Million Award to Stroke Victim Wrongly Arrested for DUI by New Jersey State Police

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Essex County, New Jersey — A New Jersey state judge has upheld a substantial $19.1 million jury verdict awarded to a woman after she was misarrested and denied essential medical care upon suffering a stroke, leading to severe and permanent injuries. The decision by Judge Thomas Vena is significant, maintaining the reduced compensation amount of $12.9 million, adjusted due to considerations of pre-existing conditions that partially contributed to her injuries. In October 2017, an incident occurred that dramatically altered the life of the woman involved. Found in a state of confusion behind the wheel on … Read more

Washington State Scandal: Lawyer and Clinic Accused of Corrupt Practices, Failing DUI Clients

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PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — In a troubling revelation, a local lawyer and a substance abuse clinic have been found to have seriously failed their clients, engaging in what health authorities have identified as widespread corrupt practices. This came to light following the arrest of 36-year-old Brett Ryan for DUI this year, after which he was referred to a treatment center that allegedly did little to address his serious addiction problems. Ryan’s case is just one example of a pattern allegedly involving the Rainier Recovery Centers and a specific defense lawyer. State health investigators have shut … Read more

Nevada’s DUI Dilemma: Local Leaders Discuss Efficiency of Current Laws, Jail vs. Treatment Options

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Las Vegas, Nevada – Nevada’s approach to handling driving under the influence (DUI) cases is undergoing scrutiny as officials, including the district attorney and the chief judge, discuss the effectiveness of the state’s laws. They are considering whether tweaks to jail time and treatment options could better address the issue, which affects numerous lives each year. The Silver State has long faced challenges in mitigating DUI-related incidents. With thousands of arrests annually for DUI, the impact on public safety is significant. Current laws mandate strict penalties, including fines, license suspension, and jail time which vary … Read more