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Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward Busted for DUI

Posted on Jul 15, 2011

Drunk driving is becoming a growing menace with more number of people getting involved in this heinous act. The specific criminal offense known as driving under the influence or DUI caused more than 17,941 deaths during 2006 in the United States according to the estimates of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), indicating over 40% of total traffic deaths in the US.

Celebrity DUI

Celebrity DUI is another issue which has been affecting the country. They are notorious for various things and DUI or driving under the influence is one of the most common criminal offenses committed by them. Some of the celebrity DUI incidents have been fatal and become very popular. This has tarnished their public image and has also convicted them for DUI offense with serious consequences.

One the most damaging DUI cases, caused by a celebrity, is that of Mel Gibson’s. He was busted on Pacific Coast Highway of Malibu when he was driving 87 miles an hour with a bottle of tequila. This affected his reputation badly. The list of other famous celebrities busted for alcohol abuse and drunk driving in the past year are:

• Nicole Richie
• Lindsay Lohan
• Rapper/actress Eve
• American Pie movie star Chris Klein

‘Dancing with the Stars Winner’ and Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward Busted for DUI

Another notorious DUI case has been that of Dancing with the Stars and Pittsburgh Steelers MVP champ Hines Ward; he was busted for DUI recently. Hines Ward is a talented athlete known for his smile, and effortless charm has been vowing his fans but this Pittsburgh Steelers charm was arrested for this heinous crime. Earlier he was arrested in Los Angeles while filming Dancing with the Stars but was released when he won the case. However, this time he was arrested in Georgia on DUI charges on July 10, 2011. This Steelers receiver and Super Bowl MVP champ has been one of the well-respected players in the NFL, but a drunk-driving charge has affected his image badly. He was held on $1,000 bond but later released on bail.

Hines Ward, 35, has played 13 years with the Steelers, winning two championships and was named Super Bowl MVP after the Steelers’ 2006 title game victory over the Seattle Seahawks. His team lost the Super Bowl to the Green Bay Packers this past February. However, this was not the end of his career. He and his dance partner Kym Johnson won “Dancing with the Stars” in March this year.

DUI offense by celebrities give them the negative publicity, and its most harmful effect is that the fans of these celebrities may also try drunk driving because people tend to copy the celebrities they like.

A word of caution for celebrities…..next time be sure what you are putting at stake!

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Confessions of a Serious Drunk Driver

Posted on Jun 09, 2011

When we read or hear about the innumerable deaths due to drunk driving, we feel sorry for the victims who had to face the misery due to the irresponsibility of those who operate the vehicle under the influence of alcohol. At times, it can wipe a whole family due to the negligence of a few who walk away without any penalty or even a small scratch. There should be strict consequences for DWI cases.

Heart to Heart Confessions of a Drunk Driver

Alcohol abuse is a dangerous offense and those who drunk driving can not only be dangerous to them but can kill others as well. These people usually are not dangerous but when drunk, can cause a lot of problems. I was an alcoholic for a long period of time and during this time I used to drive. I have had a few shameful experiences as a drunk driver which I would like to share with you all so that you do not repeat them. There are few questions that I would like to answer for the benefit of everybody and which can give an insight what was you feel when you have been committed the crime of drunk driving repeatedly.

• Why did you think of driving while being drunk and cause danger to others around you as well as people on the road?

I always felt that it was dangerous to drive while being drunk when I was sober. However, when I was drunk I did operate my motor vehicle many times in order to reach a destination within a specific period of time. I felt that I should not be at the mercy of others when I was drunk and be independent and drive my vehicle. I always felt that I was completely in control of myself when drunk whereas in realty I needed assistance. I had control of my reasoning ability and was not ready to follow instructions.

• How many DWI cases and their consequences have you faced during your drunken driving period?

During the years when I was involved in alcohol abuse, I had caused serious injury to a person on the road. This led to a DWI case and I had to face serious penalties as I was prosecuted for drunk driving and my BAC was over 0.08%. Luckily the injury was not fatal but I have to face some penalties. The penalties included jail time along with fine and license suspension which affected my life completely and it took me a long time to get back to normal. I had to face criminal charges which affected my job prospects as well.

This made me realize that so many tragedies can be averted if we avoid drunk driving and are careful that we do not operate a vehicle while being drunk.

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13 Things Your DWI Lawyer Doesn’t Want You to Know

Posted on Apr 07, 2011

If you don’t know much about DWI (driving while intoxicated) laws and you need the service of a good DWI lawyer, make sure you get familiar with certain things because lawyers may not tell you everything you need to know about your case. While most lawyers are honest professionals, they may not see the need to tell you everything.

Take a look at 13 things your DWI lawyer won’t tell you

1. DWI lawyers may have other specialties but they will not consider it necessary to tell you, so make sure that the lawyer you hire is specialize in only DWI cases.

2. Most lawyers reuse the same documents but charge you the full price for a new document.

3. Paralegals, secretary and intern do most of the work, but lawyers still charge you at the lawyer’s rate.

4. Most DWI lawyers get discounted rates for outside services but don’t pass the savings to you.

5. Simple tasks like writing a basic will or contract, uncontested divorce or simple real estate issues can be done by hiring a paralegal or on your own.

6. Their fees are usually negotiable for certain situations, but they won’t tell.

7. Your lawyer will not tell you that you are being charged for ever minute he talks to you about your case.

8. Your DWI lawyer may only know a certain area and not everything that has to do with your case.

9. Your lawyer may refer you to other lawyers based on the money they pay him rather than referring you to one that is best for your case.

10. DWI lawyers won’t tell you that sometimes their bills are an estimate and not the exact charge.

11. DWI lawyers usually won’t tell you about their past disciplinary actions.

12. Sometimes mediation is a better option, but they won’t tell you that.

13. They won’t handle your case if it’s not profitable.

These 13 things that your DWI lawyer won’t tell you can hurt the outcome of your case, so make sure you pick a DWI lawyer that you trust the most.

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