driving under the influence

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“I was accosted by Sacramento Police Department officers, falsely accused of driving under the influence, and involuntarily detained for several hours at the hospital,” Cervantes said in her statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

Edward Bronstein, 38, died after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence on 31 March 2020.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2023

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, on suspicion of driving under the influence came after the Porsche he was driving was hit by another vehicle in Northern California’s wine country, authorities said.

From Washington Times • May 30, 2022

While offenders booked on felonies went to jail, those arrested for most misdemeanors — with the exception of domestic violence and driving under the influence — were released.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2021

But many of those arrested had convictions or pending charges for driving under the influence, traffic offenses and immigration violations, such as illegally reentering the country.

From Washington Post • Feb. 7, 2021