Is a DUI a Felony? The Truth About Charges, State Laws, and “Aggravating Factors

By Sarah Bennett
Woman arguing with police officer during a DUI traffic stop at night

Is a DUI a felony? This is the first question that races through your mind when you see those flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror. The short answer is: it depends. While most first-time offenses are misdemeanors, specific factors can instantly upgrade the charge. The answer isn’t a simple “yes” or “no.” It depends … Read more

Can You Get a DUI on a Horse? 5 Shocking State Laws & Real Facts

By Sarah Bennett
Police pulling over a man on a horse for suspected DUI

Can you get a DUI on a horse? This is one of the most common questions equestrians ask after a night out. Imagine riding your horse home after a few drinks at the local saloon. It sounds like a scene from an old western movie, but in modern times, could this lead to a police … Read more

Highlands Police Arrest Kathleen Kelley-Belluscio for DUI After Stopping Lexus on Rims: “I Know I Messed Up My Car”

By Sarah Bennett
Highlands Police Arrest Kathleen Kelley-Belluscio for DUI

Highlands, NJ — On a foggy April evening in Highlands, New Jersey, a routine traffic patrol turned into a significant DUI investigation after an officer spotted a white 2020 Lexus NX driving on a completely flat tire. The incident, which occurred on April 29, 2023, began when Officer Nicholas Curley of the Highlands Police Department … Read more

Watch: DWI Suspect Fails DUI Test, Arrested In Front Of Son After Crashing Car!

By Sarah Bennett

In a stunning display of impaired judgment, a New Jersey woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) following a motor vehicle accident, all while her son was on the way to meet her. The dramatic arrest, captured on shocking bodycam footage, shows the suspect struggling to complete basic field sobriety tests before being handcuffed … Read more

I Can’t Do It, I’m Too Nervous!” тАФ Drunk Driver Fails Sobriety Test and Lands in Cuffs

By Sarah Bennett
She Was Under the Legal LimitтАж But Police Still Arrested Her for DUI!

A routine traffic stop on an early Wednesday morning quickly escalated into a full-scale DUI investigation. The driver, who claimed she only had one drink, struggled to maintain balance and failed multiple field sobriety tests on camera. Her erratic driving, coupled with the odor of alcohol, led to an immediate police arrest. The entire dramatic … Read more

Drunk Driver Blew .340 BAC After Wild, Swerving Chase: Shocking Bodycam Footage Reveals Chaos

By Sarah Bennett
37-Year-Old Woman 4├Ч Over the Legal LimitтАж Then She Snapped at Police!

A routine motor vehicle stop quickly escalated into a high-stakes DUI investigation when a New Jersey driver, Jennifer Best, was found swerving all over the road. What followed was a disturbing display of extreme intoxication, including a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over four times the legal limit. This case highlights the dangerous risks of DUI … Read more

Doctor Arrested for DUI After Parking Lot Hit-and-Run; Shocking Bodycam Reveals Slurred Speech and Failed Sobriety Tests

By Sarah Bennett

A quiet evening in Short Hills, NJ, quickly turned chaotic when a driver, who identified herself as a doctor, allegedly backed her SUV into another vehicle in a parking lot.After first confessing to drinking a single glass of wine, the situation spiraled into a full DUI investigation.Shocking bodycam footage captured the suspect’s erratic behavior and … Read more

BAC Over Double the Limit: Driver Fails Field Tests, Pleads to Officer, “I’m Screwed”

By Sarah Bennett
BAC Over Double the Limit: Driver Fails Field Tests, Pleads to Officer, "I'm Screwed"

A late-night traffic stop for excessive speed quickly escalated into a high-stakes DUI investigation. Officers detected the strong odor of alcohol and observed the driver, Talitha M. Olive, fumbling and unsteady. After failing multiple Standard Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs), Olive’s breathalyzer results revealed a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.149%—nearly twice the legal limit. The … Read more

Drunk Driver Pleads, “Please Don’t Do This To Me,” After Swerving All Over the Road

By Sarah Bennett
Drunk Driver Pleads, "Please Don't Do This To Me," After Swerving All Over the Road

A late-night traffic stop in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey, spiraled into a dramatic DUI investigation after a driver was spotted erratically swerving her Audi Q5. Upon contact, the officer immediately noticed signs of severe impairment, including the odor of alcohol and delayed, hoarse speech. The situation intensified when the suspect, Katarzyna Soares, repeatedly begged the … Read more

Drunk Driver Pleads, “I’m Not a Bad Person” After Crashing During DUI Investigation

By Sarah Bennett
Drunk Driver Pleads, "I'm Not a Bad Person" After Crashing During DUI Investigation

A routine traffic stop escalated into a tense DUI investigation when a 24-year-old woman admitted to drinking and showed signs of impairment, leading to an immediate arrest. The incident, captured on shocking bodycam footage, highlights the dangers of impaired driving. The suspect, later identified as Jessica C. Spencer, repeatedly struggled to cooperate with sobriety tests … Read more