KELOLAND.COM - 11 DUI's: No Prison Time

A judge can sentence the worst repeat drunk drivers to up to 10 years in prison, but how often does that really happen?

You might think it would apply to 42-year-old Bob Kaufman of Sioux Falls. Last month he had his day in court for his 11th drunk driving offense since 1989.

But Kaufman received 6 months in the county jail with work release, and an extra 6 months for a different crime.

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States lock out drunk drivers - BostonHerald.com

June 10, 2008
With the law’s passage, Hawaii becomes the 47th state to enact an ignition-interlock law, although the laws vary widely.

MADD, citing studies that show most drivers who are pulled over for drunk driving have driven drunk 87 to 200 times before their first conviction, advocates for ignition interlocks for all first convictions, Hawaii Rep. Har said.

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Mother Sentenced For DUI Crash

23 year old Jessica Lynn will serve the maximum sentence of 4 years in prison for the hit and run while intoxicated killing of William H. Hansen Jr.

3-25-2008

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Rally Sends Sobering Message To Students

Pep Rally message timely after 4 students killed in DUI "accident." Kids sign pledge to never drink and drive.

High school senior, Elaine Ferinas, stated:
"I can't even imagine what the teenagers who passed away, what their family is going through. I would never want my family to ever feel that type of pain."

6-1-2007

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http://www.10news.com/video/1090660/

Woman Killed Blocks From Her Home

Woman, Jenna Lee Mendoza, killed when alleged drunk driver rear ends her vehicle.

8-22-07

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http://www.10news.com/video/13949613/

10 News Editorial: Angelina's Law

10News says there needs to be state legislation and shut the loophole of leniency for repeat drunk drivers. 10News speaks up in behalf of 19 year old Angelina Pedilla whose kiler had 7 previous drunk driving convictions.

8-30-2006

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http://www.10news.com/video/14868000/

Families Prepare For Funeral Arrangements Of Four Close Friends

Four close, long-time friends killed by drunk driver while going out on a double date. Jesus and Lena DeSantiago and their best friends of 15 years, Luis and Ruby, die in the same crash.

12-16-2007

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Talking Urinals Eye Drunk Drivers

The state of New Mexico is dropping unusual urinal cakes in select restrooms. They have a voice chip, which belt out an anti-drunk driving message.

2-13-2007

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http://www.10news.com/video/10999336/

Pennsylvania's DUI Laws Has Loopholes

Drunk driver kills couple. Joseph Semple, 4 times the legal limit, had been arrested 4 times last year for DUI. Because he hadn't gone to trial, he was still able to drive.

"We have no laws to address hardcore drunk drivers."

Feb. 8, 2008

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