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When most think of being arrested for a California DUI, they assume it only happens when driving a vehicle. However, you can be arrested for a DUI while operating any type of vehicle, whether it is a car, a boat or in this case, a plane.

According to AOL Travel, the pilot of an AirTran flight was arrested for a DUI after a TSA manager smelled alcohol on his breath.  Airport officers were called to administer a breathalyzer test, which came back at .05%.Similar to a commercial driving license, drivers or pilots cannot be over a .04% blood alcohol content level. The AirTran captain has been suspended which the incident is being investigated.

Contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today if you have been arrested for driving under the influence or being under the influence while operating any type of vehicle.    Our California DUI Lawyers have been practicing DUI defense for over a decade and have the knowledge and experience to handle your specific case.

Christopher Carroll, 36, was arrested for attempted murder and suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.

According to KGO AM 810, Carroll was allegedly under the influence of drugs including methamphetamines when he was pulling out of his drive way. Carroll’s wife attempted to stop him from leaving and jumped on the hood of the vehicle but got stuck.  Carroll then proceeded to drive for 35 miles at speed up to 100 mph as his wife held on until she fell off onto the highway. The wife was taken to the hospital for treatment while Carroll has been arrested and may also face charges of kidnapping and spousal abuse.

Contact our California DUI Defense Attorneys today if you have been in a DUI-related accident. 

The holiday weekend brought an increase in California DUI arrests according to the CHP.  Across the state from 6:01 pm Christmas Eve to 6 am Sunday there were 16 fatal traffic accidents.  In Los Angeles County alone, the arrests from driving under the influence nearly doubled.  The CHP and other agencies are reported to be gearing up for this weekend, one of the most notorious drinking holidays of the weekend.

Holiday parties provide a great source of entertainment, however they also come during a time when law enforcement agencies have beefed up patrolling for drunk driving.  Citizens are encouraged to report any signs of impaired driving.  Being arrested for a California DUI can be terrifying.  The best thing that you can do is hire a leading California drunk driving defense attorney to assist you with all aspects of your case.