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June 2008 DUI report
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NEWNapavalleyregister.com publishes monthly statistics on arrests and convictions for driving under the influence — and so-called “wet reckless” convictions — in Napa County.
Arrest information is from the Napa County Sheriff’s Department. Convictions, names and blood-alcohol levels are from Napa County Superior Court.
Arrest information is from the Napa County Sheriff’s Department. Convictions, names and blood-alcohol levels are from Napa County Superior Court.
Convictions include cases in which the person pleaded guilty or no contest to one or more drunk driving charges, or where one or more such charges resulted in a guilty verdict at trial.
Vehicle code violations considered are: driving under the influence (Vehicle Code section 23152), reckless driving while under the influence (23103.5) and causing injury to another while driving while under the influence (23153).
Vehicle code violations considered are: driving under the influence (Vehicle Code section 23152), reckless driving while under the influence (23103.5) and causing injury to another while driving while under the influence (23153).
The blood-alcohol levels provided by the court are based on a variety of tests — some taken at the scene of the arrest or county jail, others through a later blood test — and have not necessarily been proven or admitted in court. It is unlawful for any person to operate a vehicle if that person has a blood-alcohol level of .08 or more, according to the California Vehicle Code.
Arrests: 50
Arrests: 50
Convictions/pleas: 71
Reported blood-alcohol below .10 or unavailable: 10
Reported blood-alcohol between .10 and .19: 47
Reported blood-alcohol between .20 and .29: 9
Reported blood-alcohol between .30 and .39: 5
Reported blood-alcohol below .10 or unavailable: 10
Reported blood-alcohol between .10 and .19: 47
Reported blood-alcohol between .20 and .29: 9
Reported blood-alcohol between .30 and .39: 5
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funnyme wrote on Jul 6, 2008 9:38 AM:
How is it possible to arrest 50 people and convict 71? This is a list with 71 names and last names. All different.
I would understand if you arrest 50 people and convict the same person with more than one offense/crime. Please explain.
Analizing this month's DUI Report:
1) 27 of the names and last names "resemble" a hispanic/latino name.
2) In other words, 38% of the convictions "seem to be" of hispanic/latino origin.
3) Only 27% of Napa County's population is hispanic/latino...accounted for, that is. "
mypoint wrote on Jul 7, 2008 8:20 AM:
Raven wrote on Jul 7, 2008 9:20 AM:
MarshaMarsha wrote on Jul 7, 2008 10:00 AM:
Mr. Happy Drunk was arrested in March, and Miss Totally Hammered was arrested in April. Our judicial system can work very s-l-o-w due to different circumstances, causing Mr. Drunk's case to take just a little longer. So, Drunk and Hammered both received their conviction in June. In the meantime, Mrs. Ima Lush was only arrested in June. Therefore, you have more convictions than arrests in one month.
As far as the name situation: All I can figure is that some people have another food group in their daily cultural diet. It's called "liquid fermented grains" and it's a great source of calories but doesn't quite fall into the "smart food" group. "
Paisano wrote on Jul 7, 2008 10:58 AM:
funnyme wrote on Jul 7, 2008 11:52 AM:
conscious wrote on Jul 7, 2008 1:09 PM:
funnyme wrote on Jul 7, 2008 2:16 PM:
It only takes me three minutes during my morning coffee.
The ONLY common denominator is that 100% of them are drunks and/or drug addicts who have no regards for any human being's life.
There is a BIG problem when the percentage of the convictions that resemble hispanic/latino names don't match the actual latino/hispanic population in Napa.
It is a BIG problem when you see most of the same every month.
You may choose to look the other way, you may choose to ignore the immigration problem and its consequences.
I choose this venue to address a very small part of a BIG problem...I wonder why YOU chose to call it STUPID...Are you offended by the truth? "
bloodagar wrote on Jul 7, 2008 7:50 PM:
funnyme wrote on Jul 7, 2008 8:41 PM:
There's money being spent in the schools for DARE programs. Hopefully our kids will completely understand that they should NEVER drive while intoxicated.
The people in the monthly DUI Report still don't get it...Why? "
comment wrote on Jul 8, 2008 12:32 AM:
areyouserious wrote on Jul 8, 2008 12:59 AM:
Every weekend I see HIGH END cars with SF, Marin, Contra Costa, San Mateo, and Alameda Couties dealerships' licsence plate frames swerving all over the road. Now I realize that we do not want to be known for passing DUIs to our visitors, but I think local law enforcement agencies need to spend a little more time colaborating on a plan to have a joint force DUI check point on 29 and Siverado Trail that will occupy BOTH directions of each ON THE SAME DAY AND TIME so those travelers get nabbed.
Then we can spend that moeny to imporve the worst roads in any county in California. Wouldn't that be a great idea? "
Demo Cracy wrote on Jul 8, 2008 9:50 AM:
Of course, in the middle of the day the roads are packed and no one can really speed to trigger a pullover. So, it would be interesting to see the time of arrest in these statistics. My desire is to have strong enforcement of drunk driving laws at all times. "
Native74 wrote on Jul 8, 2008 1:38 PM:
Hire a car...I did a couple of of weeks ago and even though I didn't drink/taste anymore than I normally would, I know I was definitely being legal AND safe! And it's also fun to chat with the driver not worrying about driving up 29. Taxis are also even more convenient in this town than ever before.
All of the above is affordable especially if you look at the consequences of the off chance you get pulled over! I was actually surprised that rates hadn't gone up with the cost of fuel. I'm thinking business is slow and the companies have cut their profit margin. Go to the wineries that locals get in for free (if you aren't already a member) and the car almost pays for itself. "
mypoint wrote on Jul 8, 2008 2:38 PM:
Paddy wrote on Jul 8, 2008 4:36 PM:
What I want to know is where are all the Irishmen? Either you've all gone on the wagon or we're blessed with the one thing that guarantees our continued high spirits: Irish luck. "
Paddy wrote on Jul 8, 2008 11:39 PM:
funnyme wrote on Jul 9, 2008 5:54 AM:
You raise a great point and paint a possible scenario.
I wonder what would be CHP/NPD interest behind giving a DUI to someone whom may appeaar obvious that can't afford the expense (beat up car) but cost the county (jail, legal representation, deportation if it happens to be an illegal, etc.) vs an almost "guaranteed" sum from Mr. Moneybags.
BTW, how much does a DUI cost? What's the process? Anyone knows? "
funnyme wrote on Jul 9, 2008 6:05 AM:
Excellent points. There is only a handfull of "out of town" convictions.
Is it possible that NPD/CHP look the other way when it comes to tourists, in order for Napa to keep welcoming them and the revenue they bring?
I wonder how many DUI accidents have been caused by tourists vs locals.
Anyone knows? "
funnyme wrote on Jul 9, 2008 8:53 AM:
" The chances of being stopped for swerving drunk are pretty remote..."
That explains the reason of " local beat up" cars been pulled over more than others and finding subsequent violations... "
Native74 wrote on Jul 9, 2008 9:45 AM:
my point - sorry about st helena and no taxis...ugh. I have friends that typically walk home in that town as well since the cops are stealth there. "
koliebug27 wrote on Jul 9, 2008 2:58 PM:
Local Yokel wrote on Jul 10, 2008 7:13 AM:
cathyodom wrote on Jul 10, 2008 7:35 AM:
Native74 wrote on Jul 10, 2008 8:44 AM:
funnyme wrote on Jul 10, 2008 10:48 AM:
I remember my husband and I went out for a "fun" night and landed somewhere in St. Helena and after a more than few drinks, a "van-shuttle" brought us back home and we just went back up there to pick up our vehicle the next day...that van was packed with "happy people" who made the right decision.
I wonder if our Local Transporttation System would "pitch in"? "
Native74 wrote on Jul 10, 2008 2:12 PM:
funnyme wrote on Jul 10, 2008 4:07 PM:
I hope you are coming to Bloggermania2. These are the things WE (as in napans) would like to get done.
Most of us would love to see NO NAMES in the DUI monthly Report -NO EXCUSES!
There's the little shuttle in Yountville that goes around town and up to the Vets Home, I sure hope it wouldn't be too much bother to "extend" the route to neighboring wineries (within Yountville town limits) on weekends & holidays...
Town of Yountville, are you listening? "
Native74 wrote on Jul 10, 2008 5:06 PM:
Maya wrote on Jul 11, 2008 6:58 AM:
The DUI fine is about $10,000 total (including classes, lawyer, community service, court fine) for a second offense and much less for a first offense. I know of people who have had DUIs and how much it cost them. Putting the names here in the paper is pointless. The DUI itself makes a lot of problems for the person to deal with for a long time.
I am especially glad to see people with high BACs taken off the road. That's so dangerous to have them driving. Also, everybody should be aware of the wet and reckless, as mentioned above. If your BAC is measurable at all and you get pulled over, you are looking at a 6 week alcohol education class and court fines. I almost never drink at all anymore after having my eyes opened to the consequences. "
asahigo wrote on Jul 12, 2008 1:03 AM:
Maya wrote on Jul 12, 2008 9:51 AM:
Another thing to remember too is that if one gets a wet and reckless on one's record, and then gets a DUI after that, the W&R turns into a DUI and the DUI turns into a second offense. That's a pretty painful lesson. I am pretty intimately involved with the details and costs, so my numbers are good. "
reason-ator wrote on Jul 15, 2008 1:58 PM:
The article is about the June 2008 DUI report. It is not specifically limited to drunk driving. "
funnyme wrote on Jul 15, 2008 3:57 PM:
Jose Luis Lopez-Manguia, 31, of San Pablo
I wonder how long will it take for this name to be in the DUI Report if indeed alcohol was an issue for this accident (Read: Update on head-on Highway 29 crash 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2008). "
Paisano wrote on Jul 16, 2008 8:48 AM:
109823 wrote on Jul 18, 2008 9:17 PM:
Big Red wrote on Jul 20, 2008 9:34 AM:
mypoint wrote on Jul 20, 2008 12:00 PM:
funnyme wrote on Jul 22, 2008 9:20 PM:
When should you call a cab?
Does strong coffee after the drink help?
I remember as a teenager someone said you have to have a tablespoon full f olive oil before you drink alcohol that way you won't get drunk. "
funnyme wrote on Jul 22, 2008 9:23 PM:
Or is it just another way to get money out of the system and pretend we are educating our kids to be "alcohol free", or responsible drinkers?
What is a responsible drinker? The one who stops at the second or third drink? or the one who call s the cab when he/she barely can stand up? "
melimop wrote on Jul 23, 2008 11:32 AM:
melimop wrote on Jul 23, 2008 11:34 AM:
crusherfan wrote on Jul 23, 2008 2:35 PM:
Paisano wrote on Jul 24, 2008 8:52 AM:
newmom wrote on Jul 24, 2008 2:24 PM:
Baraki wrote on Jul 24, 2008 3:50 PM:
As for those complaining at law enforcement "targeting" locals -- think about how hard it is for you to move around through traffic on the crowded weekend streets. If you see a DUI, call it in, be the eyes of local law enforcement rather than complaining about its ineffectiveness. If it doesn't take you out of your way, tell the 911 operator that you'll be following the DUI driver -- that will get an officer out to you quicker. "
reason-ator wrote on Jul 25, 2008 12:51 AM:
funnyme wrote on Jul 25, 2008 6:12 AM:
However, the financial implications and further appearances in court would probably make it not a feasible choice for most people in order to stop this growing problem.
reasonator,
You are absolutely right, by the time someone pulls over to "safely" make a 911 phone call, the "suspected DUI" is probably long gone...unless he/she crashes first. "
Grits wrote on Jul 25, 2008 7:56 AM:
Baraki wrote on Jul 25, 2008 3:58 PM:
(23123 (c) VC - This section does not apply to a person using a wireless telephone for emergency purposes, including, but not limited to, an emergency call to a law enforcement agency, health care provider, fire department, or other emergency services agency or entity.)
True story, I called in a DUI a few months ago and the ACPD started to try to pull me over because I rolled a light while following the DUI. When they pulled me over, I pointed out the car and they went and stopped them. I didn't get a ticket and the dude got arrested for DUI. "
Native74 wrote on Jul 28, 2008 8:34 AM:
My Mother and I called 911 on a couple that threw a cigarette/cigar into the dry brush AND were swerving all over a back road on an earlier weekend. We also notified the establishment they were trying to get another round of tasing from (we just so happened to be heading there for a wine pick-up)...the winery was so grateful! The couple were definitely tourists and loaded. When they were turned away they headed on to HWY 121 towards Napa. Nice... "