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Each month in our celebrity DWI/DUI roundup, we review reports of arrest and updates on developing court cases involving celebrities. Often, we find that even the richest celebrities still face the consequences of a DWI if they fail to work with an experienced attorney. NASCAR CEO Arrested On Long Island & Charged With DUI The CEO and Chairman of NASCAR, Brian France, has announced that he will be taking an indefinite leave of absence after it was revealed that he has been charged with a DUI and criminal possession of a controlled substance. According to a statement made by the Sag Harbor Village Police Department, at around 7:30 p.m. on August 5th, 2018, France failed to stop at a stop sign while driving a 2017 Lexus. The officer who initiated the traffic stop determined that France was intoxicated and administered a field test which France failed. A search was then performed and France was found to have oxycodone pills in his possession. Unconfirmed reports indicate that France’s alcohol level was twice the legal limit. France has issued a statement, saying, “I apologize to our fans, our industry and my family for the impact of my actions last night. Effective immediately, I will be taking an indefinite leave of absence from my position to focus on my personal affairs.” New York Jets Linebacker Pleads Guilty To DUI Dylan Donahue, who was drafted by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft, has pled guilty to a DUI. This is the second time in three days that he pled guilty to driving while under the influence of alcohol. On May 9th, 2017, only ten days after being drafted, Donahue was arrested in Billings, Montana. Officers were called to the scene after Donahue drove into a parked pickup truck, flipping his SUV. Both he and his passenger were injured. Results of a breathalyzer test showed his blood alcohol level to be 0.137, well above the state’s legal limit of 0.08. He received a three-month license suspension and fined $1,000. Then on February 26th, 2018, Donahue was arrested after he drove into the wrong end of the Lincoln Tunnel and crashed head-on with a 15 passenger bus. Four of the passengers on the bus were taken to the hospital for injuries. Donahue failed both the field and breathalyzer tests that were issued at the scene. He originally faced four charges but three were dropped after he agreed to the DUI. His New Jersey license has been suspended for three months and he will be required to use an Interlock Ignition Device one the license is reinstated. After the second accident, Donahue voluntarily entered a treatment facility and has stated that he is dedicated to living a sober life. Former Guns N’ Roses Guitarist Arrested For DUI in Illinois DJ Ashba was arrested in Fairbury, IL for a DUI. Officers pulled Ashba over after he blew through a stop sign. While speaking with Ashba, officers suspected he was under the influence and administered a field test which he failed. Ashba has not issued a statement about the arrest. Our New Jersey Attorneys Can Help After A DWI Our experienced DWI lawyers have helped hundreds of clients, celebrity and not, after a DWI. Our legal team completely reviews all aspects of each case and then determines how best to defend our client. If you or a loved one are facing DWI charges, call one of our conveniently located DWI law offices now to learn more about our attorneys, our past results, and how we can help you save your license.    ...

Attorney Evan Levow says, “The goal is to get rid of the DWI or reduce suspension time.” Read full article...

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Mr. Levow lectured on the Draeger Alcotest 7110 breath testing machine. Topics covered included: Principles of infrared spectroscopy; theory and practice of breath testing; relationship to blood testing; probable and potential errors in breath testing. The Draeger 7110 and 9510 dual sensor breath test instruments – design, instrumentation, reliability and certainty of...

DWI Attorney Evan Levow Critical of NJ Breath Testing Program After Supreme Court Ruling, Urges Arrestees to Re-Double Their Efforts to Protect Their Rights Newsday October 29, 2013 DWI Lawyer Evan levow Weighs in After NJ Supreme Court Decides on Alcohol Test Reliability October 30, 2013 DWI Lawyer Evan Levow Says New Jersey State Needs to Find an Alternative to Unreliable Breath testing Alcotest Device Newsday October 31,...

N.J. needs to scrap its Alcotest devices, lawyers argue at state’s top court The Star Ledger September 10, 2013 New Jersey DWI Alcotest Breath Testing Challenged Before NJ Supreme Court Digital Journal September 10, 2013 Breath test argued before N.J. high court Philly.com September 11, 2013 NJ high court to again consider reliability of test used in drunken driving cases The...

Evan Levow made headlines for his recent argument before the New Jersey Supreme Court to scrap the Alcotest breath testing machine. In 2001, the Alcotest replaced the breathalyzer in New Jersey DWI cases. Evan Levow and other counsel challenged the reliability of the Alcotest machine in 2008, in the landmark case before the New Jersey Supreme Court, State v Chun. At that time, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled the machine “generally scientifically reliable”, but ordered the state to make 9 modifications to the machine’s software to offset its technical shortcomings. State officials never made the court–ordered modifications, despite a 5 year old court order telling them to. Evan Levow argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court on September 10, 2013, that the conditional reliability of the machine no longer remains. Levow questioned the validity of the state’s DWI convictions for this reason. “Alcotest is scientifically unreliable, because the state never made the changes.” Levow said. “Consequently the machine should no longer be used.” In 2008, the court also ordered state officials to create a centralized, searchable state-wide database of Alcotest results that would be available to defendants and their attorneys. According to Levow, the database is not searchable and omits some test errors that could show machine malfunction. This is important information needed when defending a DWI arrest. Mr. Levow also argued that since the current Alcotest machine has an algorithm that is not on a future version of the machine, this is a tacit admission that there is a problem with the current Alcotest machine. Additionally, one of the 9 mandated software modifications pertained to women over the age of 60. This group is not capable of reaching the minimum 1.5 liters of breath volume. However, if they don’t blow 1.5 liters they can be charged with a refusal to blow. The 2008 ruling ordered the state to re-program the minimum to 1.2 liters for this group. “That hasn’t been done.” said Levow. “This means a woman who does not blow 1.5 liters can be unfairly charged with a refusal – a serious offense resulting in loss of license and other fines and surcharges.” Levow contended. Evan Levow called for Alcotest to be retired and for the state to rely on observational evidence. “Breath testing is trial by machine, “ Levow told the justices. “It’s imperative that the public has trust” in the technology being used. News Articles: N.J. needs to scrap its Alcotest devices, lawyers argue at state’s top court The Star Ledger September 10, 2013 New Jersey DWI Alcotest Breath Testing Challenged Before NJ Supreme Court Digital Journal September 10, 2013 DWI Attorney Evan Levow Critical of NJ Breath Testing Program After Supreme Court Ruling, Urges Arrestees to Re-Double Their Efforts to Protect Their Rights Newsday October 29, 2013 DWI Lawyer Evan levow Weighs in After NJ Supreme Court Decides on Alcohol Test Reliability October 30, 2013 DWI Lawyer Evan Levow Says New Jersey State Needs to Find an Alternative to Unreliable Breath testing Alcotest Device Newsday October 31,...

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