WHY EVERY POLICE CAR SHOULD HAVE VIDEO

The link below speaks for itself. A man in a diabetic coma is taken from his car at gunpoint--- kicked, beaten and kneed by 5-6 police officers. when they finally realize he is facing a medical crisis they call for medical help, then release him saying 'sorry for beating you up'... The agencies have paid several hundred thousand dollars in settlement of suits and
not surprisingly none of the officers have been disciplined.watch for yourself.

http://www.lvrj.com/news/video-shows-officers-beating-motorist-in-diabetic-shock-138901274.html

Big Boobs Hinders DUI Tests

http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/region_st_lucie_county/port_st_lucie/psl-woman-maureen-raymond-says-her-big-breasts-hindered-her-dui-test-performance-affidavit-statesPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- A Port St. Lucie woman who said her big breasts hindered her ability to perform field sobriety tests was arrested on a DUI charge after starting to dance and disrobe, according to recently released records.During one of the tests, Maureen Raymond, 49, told a Martin County Sheriff's deputy she couldn't follow his instructions, saying "hell no not with these . . . not with her big boobies," an arrest affidavit states.The case that landed Raymond behind bars began around 9:20 p.m. Jan. 29 when a deputy went to a reckless vehicle call in the area of U.S. 1 and Jensen Beach Boulevard.A deputy spotted a Toyota Camry exceeding the speed limit and crossing the double yellow lines. The Toyota stopped in a Walgreens parking lot. A deputy "detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage about" Raymond, the driver, and found a glass that smelled of booze.When another deputy said they were going to perform roadside tasks, Raymond told the deputy he "needed to understand that she is big chested," saying big bosoms make balancing difficult. Asked if she had any injuries, Raymond said she had big breasts and whiplash.During one test she started to dance."I asked her if she wanted to attempt the task and she stated if I hold her hand," an affidavit states. "I asked her again if she would like to attempt the task and she stated not really because she has big breasts."The deputy told her to keep her hands by her side and "she stated hell no not with these. Telling me again she can't do it, not with her big boobies."The affidavit did not specify a size for Raymond's breasts or even give a ballpark estimate.The deputy later stopped her when she started taking off her clothes to display her bosoms.It wasn't clear whether large breasts could be cited as part of a DUI case defense or whether case law supports such a contention.At the jail, a deputy asked Raymond if she'd take a breath test, which measures blood alcohol content."She told me she was praying and that I need to relax because she is praying and God is first," the affidavit states.Raymond, of the 2600 block of Southeast Gowin Drive in Port St. Lucie, ended up not giving a legit breath sample.Read more: http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/region_st_lucie_county/port_st_lucie/psl-woman-maureen-raymond-says-her-big-breasts-hindered-her-dui-test-performance-affidavit-states#ixzz1lLHxCOBR

John Hunsucker
Oklahoma DUI Attorney

Another Government DUI Arrest

The administrator of the FAA, Randy Babbitt, was arrested by Fairfax County police and charged with driving while intoxicated. Babbitt was seen driving on the wrong side of the road and was pulled over at approximately 1030 at night. He was alone in the car at the time. After being taken to a local jail, he was released on a personal recognizance bond. Babbitt flew 25 years for Eastern Airlines and was sworn in to lead the FAA on June 1, 2009.

The FAA is responsible for enforcing pilot certification and is the agency requires pilots and airmen to report all alcohol related arrests.

John Hunsucker
Oklahoma DUI Attorney

Oklahoma Reckless Driving Ticket

Oklahoma enacted a new law that went into effect on November 1, 2011 titled Aaron's law. This new law mandates that anyone receiving a conviction for reckless driving in Oklahoma will automatically lose their Oklahoma Driver's License for a period of one year. What is really stupid about this law is that it does not provide for any modified driving privileges.

Oklahoma does not have decent public transportation which means people are going to drive to get to and from work or school. Most insurance policies do not cover unlicensed drivers so if they are in an accident, there will not be any insurance coverage. This is another example of our government making a knee jerk reaction and creating laws without thinking through the consequences. Under this new law, the license punishment for reckless driving is worse than the punishment for DUI or driving under the influence. How does that make sense? What it means for the citizen that makes a driving mistake and the cop writes it up as a reckless, he/she will need to hire an attorney to make sure the charge does not become a conviction and thus, no license suspension.

John Hunsucker
Oklahoma DUI

Bruce Edge
Tulsa DUI

Avoid an Oklahoma DUI Arrest

Once again, in an attempt to reduce the number of Oklahoma DUI arrests, AAA Oklahoma is offering their Tipsy Tow service during the hoilday season. For Thanksgiving, the service begins at 6 pm tonight and runs through 2 am Monday morning in the Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Lawton, Shawnee, Enid, Muskogee and Bartlesville areas.

Avoid being arrested for driving under the influence by calling 1-800-222-4357. Tipsy Tow will tow you, one passenger, and your vehicle to your residence within 15 miles.

This free service is a great way to avoid the stiff Oklahoma DUI penalties that come with an Oklahoma DUI arrest as a first time DUI arrest without any accidents or injuries carries minimum 10 days up to 1 year in the county jail as well as a fine of up to $1000.00.

John Hunsucker
Oklahoma DUI Defense Lawyer

Bruce Edge
Tulsa DUI Defense Lawyer

What Not To Do When Being Stopped For DUI, Part Three

A Warr Acres man with a history of DUI arrests attempted to elude officers. Joe Escobar, 31, died after losing control of his pickup. Officers attempted to stop him after he was allegedly driving slow and straddling lane lines leading the officer to believe he may be DUI (driving under the influence) according to police officers.

This is another case of what not to do when being stopped for DUI. What should have been a situation of being arrested for DUI and then bonding out turned into a life ending tragedy for Mr. Escobar and his family.

An Oklahoma DUI arrest is serious but if handled correctly, you can get through the system. Not every DUI arrest ends up in jail time. In fact. very, very few of our (John and Bruce) clients ever go back to jail after bonding out. Some of our clients never even lose their Oklahoma driver's license. Of the ones that do lose their driver's license, almost all of them get some type of modified license that still allows them to drive legally.

John Hunsucker
Oklahoma DUI Defense

Bruce Edge
Tulsa DUI Defense

What Not To Do When Being Stopped For DUI, Part Two

An Oklahoma City attorney pled guilty to an Oklahoma County APC misdemeanor and resisting arrest this week in the Oklahoma County District Court. APC is short for being in Actual Physical Control of a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol.

The attorney, along with another Oklahoma City attorney were arrested September 12, 2008 after the Whataburger manager said the attorney's SUV almost hit another vehicle in the drive thru lane at 140 am. According to the police officer, after they arrived, the attorney became uncooperative and spit in the officer's face and pulled out a badge from the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department claiming to be a deputy. The badge was not an actual Oklahoma County Deputy's badge but an "eagle" badge that is given to supporters. Once at the station, the officers claim that the attorney kept cursing at them and demanding to be taken to Oklahoma County.

The officers complied with the attorney's request and took him to Oklahoma County where they charged him with felony placing bodily fluids on a police officer and felony impersonating an officer. Thus, what would have been a simple misdemeanor drunk driving charge or actual physical control charge turned into felony charges.

If you are arrested for DUI or APC, it is best to remain silent and cooperate with the officers. However, that cooperation does not include performing any field sobriety tests or other roadside tests. The decision to take the state's breath test or blood test is a decision that would bary depending on the circumstances of your arrest and prior DUI charges. It is always best to consult with a qualified DUI attorney as quickly as you can after being arrested.

John Hunsucker
Oklahoma DUI Lawyer

Bruce Edge
Tulsa DUI Attorney