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Vanessa Stiviano Is Dealing With A Lot, Including A DUI

Vanessa Stiviano Is Dealing With A Lot, Including A DUI

Vanessa Stiviano is dealing with a lot right now, including a court appearance today to prove she completed her community service for her 2012 DUI charge.

You may recognize the name Vanessa Stiviano or V. Stiviano if you watch Sports Center or read gossip magazines.  Stiviano is 31 years-old and her face is currently plastered everywhere for being the mistress to 80 year-old Donald Sterling, owner of the L.A. Clippers.  The same guy that shocked the world by making racist remarks to Stiviano for associating with black people.  Allegedly, Sterling told Stiviano she can do whatever she wants in private, including having sex with black men, but should not post photos of them on the internet or bring them to Clipper’s games.  Vanessa Stiviano is a mix of black and latina, but Sterling said he could overlook her ethnicity because she appears more like a “delicate white or delicate Latina girl.”

V. Stiviano’s DUI arrest occurred last year on September 22, in Los Angeles while she was driving a red Ferrari that Sterling gifted her.  The same red Ferrari that is now involved in the lawsuit that wife Shelly Sterling has filed against her unfaithful husband, claiming she is owed half the value of all gifts given to V. Stiviano, which include the Ferrari, a Range Rover, two Bentleys, and the return of a 1.8 million dollar duplex.

Today in court, Vanessa Stiviano reportedly proved she completed the 130 hours of community service, paid her fines, and completed all programs that were court ordered during the resolution of her DUI.

 

Written by Sarah Ann

 

24 Year-Old Man Crashes Into A Moving Train While DUI

24 Year-Old Man Crashes Into A Moving Train While DUI

Unbelievable but true. On April 12  a man was arrested for DUI in Oregon for driving his vehicle into a train!  Allegedly a young man by the name of Kyle Randall, drove his car into a moving train around 5am.  The vehicle got caught up on the train and dragged 300 feet down the track, catching fire from all the friction.

Randall some how managed to escape safely from his car, without any major injuries.  But instead of calling for help, Randall decided to get familiar with the local neighborhood, knocking on doors to see if anyone would let him in so he could take a nap.  True story!  Unlucky for Randall no one allowed him to take a nap on their couch…..surprising.  Instead, one of the neighbors called the local police and reported him.

When law enforcement approached the area, they could see a large mushroom cloud of smoke in the distance, later discovering it was Randall’s car. Kyle Randall was arrested for DUI and was taken to the Marion County jail.  His BAC (blood alcohol content) was twice the DUI legal limit.  Oregon and Washington share the same DUI legal limit of .08 BAC.

At first glance, this case may look like major poo-poo for Randall.  However, an experienced DUI attorney will be able to look beyond the train wreck and explore all the legal issues.  Good news for Randall there are a lot of issues with this case.  Hopefully Randall has hired a great DUI attorney that will take the time necessary to develop and present them.

Written by DUI Attorney David O

Co-Written by Sarah Ann

“DUI Policy Day” – For Lawmakers in Olympia

“DUI Policy Day” – For Lawmakers in Olympia

This past Tuesday, lawmakers in Olympia Washington had an unofficial “DUI Policy Day” to review and discuss House Bills 2344, 2506, 2507,  2503,and 2728.  The bills will provide clarity to unclear current DUI laws and will also stiffen penalties for repeat DUI offenders.

House Judiciary Committee chairman, Roger Goodman, D-Kirkland lead the discussion on bills.  Bill 2344 became a fiery debate.  2344 would require the Department of Licensing to mail out reminders of installation of an ignition interlock device to individuals who have been convicted of a DUI.  The ignition interlock device prevents drunk driving by requiring the driver to blow into a breathalyzer before their car will start.  Additionally, the bill stated that if an individual bought a new car to circumvent placing an ignition interlock device into their car they would be charged with a gross misdemeanor.  Republican Chad Magendanz, supporter and sponsor of Bill 2344, said it’s “absolutely clear,” this bill will prevent accidents and will detour individuals from buying a new car to escape placement of an ignition interlock device into their current car.  DUI defense attorneys and other opponents of 2344 exclaimed the bill was vague and way too costly at a projected 6 million to print and send ignition interlock reminders.  Goodman stated the cost “might put the bill in jeopardy.”

Bill 2506 requires Class C DUI felonies to be upgraded to Class B felonies.  The change in class would not increase sentencing ranges but would enhance post prison supervision on individuals that have an extensive criminal history.  Amy Freidheim, a King County prosecutor, said  this bill would only affect about a half-dozen people in King County over the past seven years.  Thus, bill 2506 would change post-jail conditions for approximately one person in King County each year.

Bill 2507 enhances penalties for individuals that have committed at least two DUI related vehicular homicides.  For the very very small number of individuals that fall into this category, they would have substantial increased jail time.

Bills 2503 and 2728 are primary technical changes, including or excluding wording.  However, the bills do include the ability for law enforcement to conduct blood draws from individuals that contest taking the alcohol breath tests.  Law enforcement would no longer require a warrant for the blood draw.

In addition to these 5 bills, Roger Goodman brought up several other DUI crack down ideas which included random DUI checkpoints.  Most of the ideas were quickly thrown out due to cost or overall ineffectiveness.  Marijuana DUI discussions were also heard.  Activists were voicing their disagreement with I-502 making it a crime to drive with five nanograms of THC (the active component in marijuana) in an individuals blood stream.  Their thoughts were five nanaograms was too low of a limit and that many law-abiding medical marijuana users have more than that in their bloodstreams and still physically and mentally function at levels safe enough to operate a car.

 

Written by S.O