DRUNK DRIVERS AGAINST MAD MOTHERS

LOS ANGELES, CA (ddamm.com) - Was Heather Locklear setup in her DUI arrest?  Or could it have been a publicity stunt?  Reports indicate that the women who called 911 was Jill Ishkanian, former staff of US Weekly.  Undisclosed sources reveal that Ishkanian called paparazzi immediately after calling 911.  Ishkanian is also being investigated by the FBI for computer hacking.  Whatever the case, Locklear did get booked at the station for DUI which would not have happened if she wasn't suspected of being under the influence of some kind of substance.  The results of the blood test will be known after several weeks.

SANTA BARBARA, CA (ddamm.com) - Officials reveal that Heather Locklear was arrested for drunk driving in Santa Barbara Saturday evening.  The 47 year old actress was charged for suspicion of driving under the influence of prescription drugs.  A mug shot of the actress was released by the Santa Barbra County Sheriff department revealing no makeup, bags under her eyes and unbleached roots.  

Locklear caught the attention of residents in the wealthy community of Montecito due to her odd behavior.  California Highway Patrol spokesman Tom Marshall stated, "She was observed by a citizen pulling out of a parking lot and the women (witness) thought she was driving erratically." Furthermore, "She (witness) didn't know who she (Locklear) was."

After seeing the Locklear stopping and getting in and out of her car several times, the witness then called 911. Upon arrival of a uniformed officer, Locklear was said to be blocking a lane on Highway 192.  

Heather Locklear submitted to field sobriety tests and apprently passed but there was a suspicion of being under the influence of drugs.  California Highway Patrol CHP revealed, "She was evaluated by a drug recognition expert, who concluded Ms. Locklear was under the influence of a controlled substance, and could not safely operate a motor vehicle."  Heather Locklear wasbooked and released later that evening on $5,000 bail.

BREA, CA (ddamm.com) - A fellow DDAMM member was drunk driving and received a blood test result of 0.10.  He believes his rights were violated because the officer never read the miranda rights.  Does this mean that the police report is inadmissible in court including the blood test?

Unfortunately, the blood test is not affected by failure to read his miranda rights.  The miranda rights is only an issue post arrest. The fact that the miranda rights were not read means that statements after the arrest may be inadmissible in court. 

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (ddamm.com) - One writer speaks of getting a DUI within Presidio National Park and getting arrested by the United States Park Police.  When arrested on federally owned land such as national parks or military bases, it becomes a Federal DUI case outside of the State Superior Courts.  For national parks, the jurisdiction is under the National Park Service and governed by the Code of Fderal Regulations. The federal implied consent law applies and those arrested on suspicion of drunk driving must submit to a breath, urine or blood test to determine blood alcohol content (BAC). The penalties are stiffer and can result in a maximum of 6 months in a federal penitentiary and up to a $5,000 fine with a possible 5 years probation.

LOS ANGELES, CA (ddamm.com) - A Los Angeles immigrant with a previous record of being an outstanding member of our working society ended up with a 1st offense DUI conviction with 3 years probation.  At his US Citizenship interview, he learned that INS would deny his application while under probation.   Our nemesis MADD helped pass a law in 2007 that made DUI ineligible for early termination for any reason.  Being on probation would make one ineligible for many things like becoming a United States citizen or joining the United States military. 

SAN BERNADINO, CA (ddamm.com) - This story comes from a lady that was at a wedding reception with her husband.  After an argument, the women drove home and parked in the garage.  Several minutes later, an officer shows up at the door.  The officer said he was just up the street and wanted to check if things were OK asking her to submit to sobriety testing which was refused.  After being handcuffed in front of her children, she relented and agreed to the field tests and failed the breathalyzer exam.  She was arrested and the car was impounded and towed right out of her garage.  

Is this legal?  Can't one claim that they drank a little bit of liquer after getting into the safe confines of her home?  It depends on the jury and most likely they'll believe the experts.  Absorbing alcohol takes about a half an hour depending on one's prevous food consumption and metabolism.  The woman also made the critical mistake of submitting to the field tests.  She should accepted being arrested then visiting the station to take a blood test which is more accurate and takes longer for results to return.  Instead of having her license revoked, she'd be able to get her license back from the DMV within 10 days and the courts would decide the fate of her license several months later.

SAN DIEGO, CA (ddamm.com) - One individual speaks of having his license suspended for 90 days.  The individual really had to get someplace so he risked driving while his license was suspended and ended up getting a red light ticket while driving through an intersection.  If the plates belong to the suspended driver, there is likelihood that the plates will be flagged as a possible Operating Under Suspension (OUS).  If the DMV can match the picture of the driver with that of the license holder on their computers, the individual should get a lawyer.  The OUS penalties can be severe and often results in revokation of license and possible jail time.

LOS ANGELES, CA (ddamm.com) - Young hollywood star Shia LaBeouf was taken into custody for DUI after an early moring accident that occurred in Hollywood.  Two vehicles collided after LaBeouf attempted to make a left turn in front of the other vehicle.  The result was LaBeouf's Ford F-150 pickup truck overturned on the intersection between La Brea and Fountain. LaBeouf was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where he was booked and cited for misdemeanor DUI. 

Isabel Lucas was the passenger in the overturned vehicle and sufferred minor injuries. Lucas, 23, is the computer hacker co-star in the original Transformers film from 2007.

Publicist Melissa Kates released a statement:

"Attorneys for Mr. LaBeouf confirm that an automobile accident involving an additional party occurred early morning in Los Angeles on July 27, 2008.  Shia is currently recovering from extensive hand surgery with plans to return to work on the set of Transformers 2 within one month. No further comment will be issued at this time."

TAMPA, FL (ddamm.com) - It was a slow night when Florida woman Kelly Moffitt was driving home after a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) meeting when in horror, she was asked to pull over.  Moffitt was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.  

Moffitt was stopped by the police officer simply for driving with the car lights off after a MADD meeting.  Geez, it's not like she was driving on the wrong side of the road.  This is Kelly Moffit's 8th arrest on the charges of drunken driving.  Moffitt was in attendance of the MADD meeting under conditions of a court order.  

Authorities claim that Moffit was charged with multiple offenses including drunk driving, driving with a revoked license, and giving a false name to the arresting officer.  

NORTH BRANFORD, CT (ddamm.com) - Police said MADD Vounteer Amy D'Aniello of North Branford was charged with DUI and speeding after being stopped for allegedly driving up to 75mph in a 45mph zone.  Ironically, D'Aniello attended a MADD sponsored presentation at the state capital the previous month in which she and other volunteers sought sticter laws against drunk driving.  

During a routine traffic surveillance around 2:30 AM, a police officer said his olfactory senses detected the presence of alcohol on D'Aniello's breath.  She was tested in the field which resulted in an unspecified amount higher than the 0.08 legal limit.  

Executive director of the Connecticut Chapter of MADD, Janice Heggie Margolis stated, "I'm profoundly disappointed."  Furthermore, "I hope she accepts the consequences and is held accountable. I'm disappointed that a volunteer who knew about designating a sober driver, should know about standard practices, chose to drink and drive."