gee how interesting, insurance companies are reporting LOWER DUI/DWI fatalities.
Criminal attorneys are reporting FEWER DUI/DWI cases hurting their bottom line. (no crime no client)
The fact is EDUCATION has worked. MOre people are aware to not drive drunk. What is left is sloppy police work which is resulting in cases tossed at trial.
Result: Police applying for convictions by intimidation. (its all legal till the appeal judge says otherwise or the client can actually afford a lawyer.)
[Criminal attorneys are reporting FEWER DUI/DWI cases hurting their bottom line. (no crime no client)]
I agree. My former firm (I did crim. def. for 8 years, mainly DUI) tells me the DUI rate is down but still thriving as a business. The sleasy areas of town report far fewer night time drinkers in the bars. Of course, dom. viol. is up.
In AZ a (first offense) DUI will cost you over $9000 according to some of my old friends. Second offenses are MUCH higher if you factor in lost wages due to being in the Gray Bar Hotel for a long period.