Florida defendants questioning Intoxilyzer results Police and prosecutors in Florida have been relying on breath test results from a device called the Intoxilyzer to convict people of drinking and driving. The device has been around for 73 years, and its results are constantly challenged by people on trial for drinking and driving. In fact, the state hired a woman simply to travel around the state and testify about the reliability and accuracy of the Intoxilyzer. More than 60 people accused of drinking and driving in Brevard County are questioning the use of the Intoxilyzer ...

Recent campaign targets repeat DWI offenders A new campaign in North Carolina recently took place with the goal of reducing drunk driving. The North Carolina Department of Transportation's "Booze It & Lose It" campaign ran through January 2 and attempted to decrease drunk driving throughout the state. Over 10,000 additional checkpoints and patrols were conducted during the campaign in 2011. Additionally, more than 3,600 North Carolina drivers were charged with driving while impaired. Alcohol-related crash statistics in North Carolina Alcohol-related ...

New Technologies May Increase Distracted Driving Risks According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving poses serious risks on our nation's highways. In 2010 alone - the last year for which statistics are available - 3,092 people were killed and an additional 419,000 injured in car accidents involving distracted drivers. Unfortunately, the problem is only likely to get worse as cell phone ownership increases and texting gains traction as an accepted means of communication. New Technologies Pose New Dangers Any activity ...

NHTSA to require electronic stability control in heavy trucks and buses Tractor trailers and other heavy trucks are some of the most dangerous vehicles on our roads. Of course, this isn't to say that truckers are somehow worse drivers than the rest of us. To the contrary, most truck drivers approach their jobs with a sense of professionalism and care towards other motorists. However, they aren't infallible. When accidents happen, the trucks' sheer size means that serious personal injuries are much more likely to occur. Rollovers are some of the most dangerous types ...

Wrongful convictions in California According to a study from the California Wrongful Convictions Project at the University of California Berkeley School of Law, there were more than 200 wrongful convictions in the state since 1989. These wrongful convictions included serious offenses like rape and murder. California has the highest number of exonerations of any other state. Wrongful conviction costs add up The study included two definitions of wrongful conviction. The first was when the person's conviction was reversed and they were fully acquitted upon retrial, ...

Warrant needed for drug dogs? Law enforcement agencies throughout the country devote significant resources toward the investigation of drug crimes. Many of these investigations start after officers receive tips about certain individuals who may be engaging in the manufacturing or selling of illegal drugs. Once police know which individuals to monitor, they will begin the process of gathering the evidence they will need to potentially make an arrest. It is not uncommon for law enforcement to use questionable tactics during drug crimes investigations. This can result ...

What happens after deciding to file for bankruptcy? Staying ahead financially is difficult in today's economy. Under certain circumstances, people will find that bankruptcy is the best solution. Signs that you may be heading toward bankruptcy Trouble making payments, living off credit cards or cash advances to pay bills and harassment from creditors are just a few signs that a bankruptcy may be looming. Other signs include: -No emergency savings -No health insurance -Large student loan debt -Denial of credit or loans When it becomes impossible to pay ...

Arizona to spend foreclosure settlement award on homeowners, deficit Arizona to spend foreclosure settlement award on homeowners, deficit Arizona received $98 million as the state's share of a $25 billion national mortgage settlement reached between 49 states and the nation's five largest mortgage servicers. The state plans to use about half of the money to prevent more foreclosures in Arizona, while about $50 million is slated to bring down the state's budget deficit. Arizona's plans for national mortgage settlement money The Arizona Attorney General has committed ...

Supplemental Needs Trusts and Long-Term Care Planning All parents worry about their children's futures. Parents want their children to have happy lives and to be assured that their children will not have to struggle for basic needs. Parents of children with special needs often are particularly anxious about what the future holds for their children, wondering who will care for their children after they are no longer around. Parents of children with special needs should be aware of a powerful estate planning tool called a supplemental needs trust that can help them provide ...

Benefits and protections that personal bankruptcy can provide Benefits and protections that personal bankruptcy can provide Connecticut residents know paying bills can be difficult in today's economy. Filing for personal bankruptcy is an option that many people consider. Bankruptcy can eliminate certain debts and offer a fresh financial start. When is bankruptcy the best option? Bankruptcy is an option that can help many people who are struggling with debt. However, bankruptcy may not be the best solution for everyone. An individual may want to consider filing ...

Wisconsin DUI prosecutions may be affected by staffing shortages Across the state of Wisconsin, efforts to apprehend and prosecute persons suspected of driving drunk have been receiving extra attention lately. Recent editorials have called on the state to "keep fighting drunken driving," even referring to the issue of drunk driving as "Wisconsin's DUI scourge." However, prosecuting those who are arrested and charged with DUIrequires manpower in county prosecutors' offices, and in Dane County, the district attorney's office will soon be losing staff. Funded ...

New studies show promise in recovering from traumatic brain injury Traumatic brain injuries have been the subject of much recent research. As the medical and scientific communities learn more about how the brain operates, it is clear that TBIs can have short and long-term consequences that were not apparent until relatively recently. Causes and symptoms The leading causes of TBIs are falls, car accidents and impacts with an object, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC reports that 35 percent of TBIs occur in falls, while 17 percent ...

Constitutionality of involuntary blood tests questioned The United States Supreme Court will decide this year whether or not law enforcement needs a warrant before they can require a suspected drunk driver to submit to an involuntary blood test. The Court is reviewing a Missouri case, Missouri v. McNeely, and its decision may seriously impact a person's Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures. Facts ofMissouri v. McNeely In the McNeely case, a Missouri state trooper pulled over Mr. McNeely for speeding. During the traffic stop, the officer ...

Peter Adamson, Vice President and Head of Research and Ophthalmology at GlaxoSmithKline will give a featured presentation on "Lipoprotein-associated Phospholipase A2 Inhibition Regulates Retinal Vasopermeability During Experimental Diabetes" at GTCs 5th Ocular Diseases and Drug Development Conference to be held in San Francisco, CA on March 21-22, 2013. In his presentation, Dr. Adamson will present data that indicates the inhibition of Lp-PLA2 in a preclinical model of hyperglycemia induced retinal vascular leak can prevent breakdown of the inner BRB. Lp-PLA2 ...

Realtor Sandra Newell, an Englewood area resident for 25 years, has joined RE/MAX Alliance Group in the Englewood office. Newell has been a real estate professional for more than three years, earning Rookie of the Year in 2009 and the Diamond Society award in 2010 for the top 13 percent of Coldwell Banker sales associates worldwide. Well versed in real estate trends and distressed properties, she holds the Graduate Real Estate Institute (GRI) and Certified Default Resolution Specialist (CDRS) designations. Prior to her career in real estate, Newell was a civil engineer. ...

STX Golf, known for producing classically inspired putters with a modern style, announced today that the new cutting-edge Pitch Black 3 Mallet Putter with distinctive deep black finish is prepared to be introduced to the media and retailers alike. The new and bold Pitch Black Putter Series consists of four completely unique and individually styled putters. Each are specifically designed to cater an individual's unique style of putting; therefore, STX plans to introduce each putter model individually starting with the Pitch Black 1 blade putter and then progressing with ...

Park Hyatt Saigon is pleased to present Federica Brugnara as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. An Italian national, Federica completed her studies at the University of Trieste, Italy, with a Master in Tourism Management. She brings over 8 years of experience in 5-star hotels, focusing on the MICE and Corporate market. Prior to joining Park Hyatt Saigon, Federica gained her experience in Park Hyatt Beijing and Park Hyatt Dubai. In her new role, Federica will be responsible for the overall management and leadership of the Sales and Marketing department. With a wealth ...

American leading plaques supplier, Military Plaques proudly introduce its new set of plaque products for January 2013. New products released includes the newest sets of military, government , police and university plaques. Admin Representative for MilitaryPlaques.Com site, Mitch Frazier, stated: "This only marks the beginning of major MPQ upgrade on its products, services and website. In the coming months, customers should watch out for MPQ's upcoming products. " Along with MPQ's new product release will be MPQ's website look upgrade which will give customers ...

Donna Preiss, founder and CEO of The Preiss Company, will be one of over fifty national housing leaders participating in this year's Crittenden Multifamily Conference 2013 to be held at the Ritz Carlton Dallas from March 17th-19th. The conference is a two and a half day event for multifamily professionals and includes eight hours of educational sessions, as well as several networking opportunities. Educational sessions cover a variety of multifamily management, finance, development, and investment topics. Preiss will be part of a concurrent panel discussion that will ...

TonerGreen, an environment-conscious printer supply store, is offering a sale to celebrate this year's winter season. So stack up on the printer supplies with TonerGreen's remanufactured toner cartridges and remanufactured ink cartridges today and save up to 15% off when one purchased order reach the amount of $100 or more. To avail TonerGreen's Savings Sale, customers just need to type in or paste coupon code "WINTER2013" at the designated box located at the checkout page to get the 15% off discount. This promo, however, is not valid on OEM products and cannot ...

The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) in Toronto is partnering with Guide by Cell to offer a cell phone audio tour for the upcoming "Patti Smith: Camera Solo," a glimpse into the world of legendary musician and artist Patti Smith through an intimate exhibition featuring more than 75 works of photography, objects and film, on view from February 9 to May 19, 2013. The first presentation of Smith's visual art in Canada, "Patti Smith: Camera Solo" will highlight the continual connections between Smith's photography and her interest in poetry and literature. ...

Finch comes fresh from the Big Bash League where he captained the Melbourne Renegades to the semi-finals. Their loss in that game against the Brisbane Heat has been to the Aces advantage as it means he is now available for tomorrow's match and the final if the Aces win. Finch has an enviable Twenty20 record, averaging 38 overall and with over 1600 runs in 54 matches. He's also played a handful of games for Australia in both twenty20 and one day formats and comes off a Big Bash season where he posted his first ever T20 century and racked up 332 runs at an average of 66.4. Aces ...

Treasured Spaces is the leading experts in Des Moines Interior Redesign. We have the experience it takes to decorate your room, whether it is the kitchen, living room, bedroom or basement. We provide simple solutions for your Des Moines interior redesign needs. Here are some tips to make your home warm and inviting to your family and friends. Furniture Doesn't Belong Against Walls It's common to start to decorate your room by placing all of the furniture against walls. While the theory that if you decorate your room this way you will have more space is tempting, it's ...

The Dallas law firm of Taber Estes Thorne & Carr PLLC is preparing to celebrate its five-year anniversary with new lawyers, expanded office space, and a new name. Effective immediately, the firm's new name is Estes Okon Thorne & Carr PLLC to recognize the extraordinary contributions of partner Melanie Okon. Former name partner Jane Taber is stepping back from managing the firm to focus on embracing new opportunities for the firm in the healthcare industry. The change comes on the heels of the addition of nine new lawyers in 2011 and 2012, and the negotiation ...

Usoris Systems, the leader in remote desktop software for managed remote access and remote support, announced today that the new version 5.4 of Remote Utilities has been released. The most prominent enhancement to version 5.4 is the remote printing feature. Now the user can easily print a remote document on their local printer, even if the document's originating software is not installed on their system. Remote printing is available in the Free Edition too - yet again proof that the Free Edition of Remote Utilities is more versatile than many paid tools. Another new ...