A 26-year-old Nebraska man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and driving under suspension after Nebraska State Patrol stopped his vehicle on westbound Interstate 80 in Central Nebraska.
Authorities say that they received a tip about a reckless driver prompting officers to pull the man over near Giltner. He and his passenger, identified as a 26-year-old Nebraska woman were both naked.
When DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) is mentioned, what do you think about? If you are like most of us, you probably think of a person who drinks and drives. A drunk driver is who probably comes to mind.
Did you know or realize that these terms DUI, DWI can also refer to driving under the influence of either prescription or illegal drugs? It is true. These terms can and do refer to anyone who is driving under the influence of (impaired by) prescription or illegal drugs, as well as alcohol.
Anyone who drives a motor vehicle after or while using psychoactive drugs is a continuing concern for authorities.
The thing that concerns authorities is the effect that a drug or drugs will have on you when you are driving. When you drive under the influence of any drug that affects your brain, your motor skills, judgment and reaction time may all be affected and impaired. (more…)
Joba Chamberlain, a pitcher for the New York Yankees and Huskers player, plead guilty today to a DUI charge in connection with an October 18 traffic stop on the outskirts of Lincoln, Nebraska.
A story on ESPN.com says that Chamberlain was sentenced to 9 months probation. He also received a 60-day license suspension, $400 fine and must complete an alcohol education class.
Police say that his blood-alcohol level was .134 percent, well above the .08 legal limit in Nebraska.
Joba Chamberlain, a pitcher for the New York Yankees and Huskers player, plead guilty today to a DUI charge in connection with an October 18 traffic stop on the outskirts of Lincoln, Nebraska.
