The 1st paper ticket, given for a speeding violation, was written in 1904, in Dayton, Ohio. It was issued to a Mr. Harry Myers for his reckless 12mph on W. 3rd St.
States are routinely approving more serious penalties for people who drink and drive. Depending on where you live, you risk losing your driver's license, facing increased car insurance rates, significant fines and potential jail time.
Attorneys are skilled in helping accused people - they understand how people feel if they are charged with a crime. Because of this, they are able to act objectively while working to secure release from custody, and planning a defense.
In some situations, the prosecutor may offer a plea bargain. Though not required, it may include a reduction in the severity of the charges, a recommendation to the judge of a lighter sentence, or other arrangements.
California, with a population of 38 million in 2008, had the most DUI arrests in the country, with about 214,000. Texas, with a population of 24.3 million, had the second highest total of DUI arrests, with about 90,000 in 2008.
The number of drunken driving arrests in the United States averaged about 1.4 million a year for the nine years between 2000 and 2008, according to FBI statistics.
