Drunk Driving News for February 8, 2011

Todd Miler who shares office space with me handles OWI cases in central Iowa. His availability to me has allowed me to watch how the law works to handle the criminal defense of these cases. I've been handling the PI side of drunken driving cases now for the better part of 30 years and they can be a challenge. The law is somewhat convoluted and patched together from a public policy trying to deter drinking and driving. Of course after reading thousands of wrong-way driving news reports from all over the country the risks of drinking and driving are pretty telling. If I can answer your questions give me a call; otherwise here today are the news items for Iowa about OWI, drinking and driving or drunk driving as it's commonly referred to.

Audubon man charged with OWI after going into ditch
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Audubon, Iowa -- An Audubon man was arrested and charged with OWI after ... 22-year-old Trenton Strasser was traveling east on Highway 44 in Audubon County ...

Second 380 accident brings southbound traffic to a stop
Eastern Iowa News Now
... Interstate 380 are not moving following accidents near Wright Brothers Blvd and Highway 30. ... He is an Iowa City-native and a University of Iowa student.

Second 380 accident brings southbound traffic to a stop
Eastern Iowa News Now
Cars moving South on Interstate 380 are not moving following accidents near Wright Brothers Blvd and Highway 30. Traffic has started moving again at about ...
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Man Charged With OWI After Striking Deputy With Vehicle

from KCRG - News - Local - Feb 1, 2011 (4 days ago)

Former Linn County Deputy Appeals Firing After OWI

from KCRG - News - Local - Jan 8, 2011 1:19 PM

Why don't you ride in the back of a pickup truck?

Here is why you don't ride in the back of a pickup truck. And if you're the driver, it's you that is ultimately responsible under the law.

from Iowa Edict - Jan 26, 2011 6:31 AM

New Year's Eve sees fewer OWI arrests

New Year's Eve drunken driving arrests were down across the Des Moines metro area, something police attribute to poor weather and a heightened awareness of increased enforcement.

from DesMoinesRegister.com - NEWS - Jan 2, 2011 8:58 AM

Toyota of Des Moines manager pleads guilty to OWI charge

Steven Wayne Luebke, the general manager of Toyota of Des Moines, pleaded guilty last week in Marion County court to a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in August.

from DesMoinesRegister.com - NEWS - Dec 31, 2010 4:44 AM

Johnston teacher to appear in court on OWI charge

Johnston, Ia. - A Johnston High School teacher arrested earlier this month for driving while drunk is scheduled to appear in Polk County court today.

from DesMoinesRegister.com - NEWS - Dec 23, 2010 4:33 AM

Black Hawk County Judge Will Stay on Bench Until OWI Charge is Settled

from KCRG - News - Local - Dec 18, 2010 6:48 PM

Rollover Car Accidents in Iowa December 2010

...charged with OWI. In the first rollover the report states, "The Iowa State Patrol and the Sheriff's Department believe that drugs and alcohol were involved." There were several young people in that car. The driver's troubles are just beginning in both of these cases. The passengers may or may not have a claim against the driver in the first one....

from The Verdict by Lombardi Law Firm - Dec 22, 2010 5:53 AM

Driver Faces OWI Charge in Deadly Crash

from KCRG - News - Local - Dec 6, 2010 6:51 PM

2010 Criminal Defense Fee Schedule for Referral Arrangement

...OWI 1st Offense                                                                                 $2,500.00 OWI 2nd Offense                                                                                $3,500.00 OWI 3rd Offense                                                                                 $4,500.00   Simple Misdemeanor          ...

from The Verdict by Lombardi Law Firm - Dec 22, 2010 5:53 AM

Campaign to curtail excessive drinking at UI football games called a success

...arrested for OWI and 56 people were charged with public urination. Visin admits some fans may've felt harassed, but others appreciated the change in atmosphere. "We think there's a silent majority out there that understand the problems and maybe, they themselves, have been affected excessive alcohol consumption in the stadium," Visin said. Iowa ...

from Radio Iowa - Nov 23, 2010 11:08 AM

Woman charged with child endangerment after driving off the road

An Emerson, Nebraska woman was arrested on child endangerment and O.W.I. charges Saturday night in Sioux City. Police say 33-year-old Jacqueline Siegfried was driving drunk with her two children in the vehicle when she left the road and her Jeep Cherokee became stuck on railroad tracks. The kids are 6 and 11 years old. An officer reported Siegfried...

from Radio Iowa - Nov 16, 2010 9:42 AM

Minimum Insurance limits aren't being financially responsible

...owing our driving with this paltry sum? You be the judge.  For more information about how the cost of auto insurance for Iowans compares nationally visit Auto Insurance Tips.

from Iowa Edict - Nov 24, 2010 8:31 AM

Uncle Charged with OWI, Child Endangerment After I-380 Wreck

from KCRG - News - Local - Oct 25, 2010 4:44 PM

Marion Chase Ends With Taser, OWI Arrest

from KCRG - News - Local - Oct 11, 2010 3:20 PM