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A new federal government study finds that about 15 percent of U.S. drivers age 18 and older drove under the influence of alcohol at least once in the past year, with levels in some states reaching 25 percent of drivers. The study, conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), provides state-by-state estimates on the pervasiveness of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. An SAMHSA news release, which also contains a state-by-state breakdown of DUI rates, reports that “driving under the influence ranged from a low of 9....

The Supreme Court today removed an injunction against President Donald Trump’s much-maligned travel ban, citing federal immigration law that “exudes deference” to the president and allows him “broad discretion to suspend” the entry of noncitizens into the United States. Despite arguments and federal court rulings that the ban unfairly targeted Muslim immigrants, the Court determined the government demonstrated “a sufficient national security justification” for restricting entry from travelers from Syria, Libya, Iran, Yemen, Chad, and Somalia....

An appeals court has rejected a lower court’s decision in a legal malpractice case awarding Tae Bo founder Billy Blanks nearly $30 million in compensatory and punitive damages, plus interest against his former attorney, William H. Lancaster, and his law firm, Seyfarth Shaw, LLP. For those who might have missed out on the numerous TV ads and promo’s which were prominent during the late 1990’s, Billy Blanks is the guy who developed the fitness routine known as “Tae Bo”....

Most state laws require that drivers carry insurance. So as a responsible adult, or at least one looking to save money, you’ve probably wondered about the most and least expensive cars to insure. Car insurance rates are based on a number of factors including a driver’s experience, past accidents, and where you live. But another factor in terms of liability is the car you drive. So which vehicle is going to incur higher rates?...

Drunken-driving arrests are among the most common types of infractions, often leading to fines, license suspensions, and even jail or prison time. Hiring a DUI lawyer can have a huge impact on the outcome of a case. Not all lawyers are equal, however. Before you put down money for a retainer fee, look out for these three common mistakes in hiring a DUI attorney: Lack of experience. An attorney whose practice focuses on DUI — also called DWI or OVI, among other variations depending on your state — is often your best bet....

A former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant was arrested on suspicion of burglary and fraud in Palm Springs, and is slated to appear in court this week. Maybe she’ll cat-walk in? Renee Alway, 27, was a second runner-up on the show’s eighth cycle and is no stranger to “smizing” – for mugshots, that is. In all, the model is facing a whopping 20 charges, including 12 felonies. Alway was arrested June 28 after officers found her hiding with a gun in the garage of a home whose owners were on vacation, according to a statement from the Palm Springs Police Department....

Citing the Establishment Clause, the 10th Circuit has upheld an injunction preventing Oklahoma’s Sharia law ban from going into effect. The ban – a constitutional amendment known as the “Save Our State Amendment” – was passed by state voters in 2010. It prevents state judges from basing decisions on international and Sharia law. The amendment mentions no other religion-based codes of conduct. The court analyzed the Sharia law ban under the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause, which speaks to state-sponsored religious discrimination....

Imagine that you’re a judge who was threatened by a litigant in one of your cases. Faster than you could hit your gavel to the bench, I’m guessing that you’d pick up the phone and call some law enforcement folks to investigate things. But if the person who threatened you, or your judicial colleagues, was prosecuted in your court, do you think they would get a fair trial? A federal judge in Chicago doesn’t think so....

Let’s say you’re a criminal and a judge is about to sentence you for your crime. Given the choice, would you rather serve you time in jail or a church? “Operation Restore Our Community” will soon make church an alternative to jail for small-time offenders in Bay Minette, Alabama. The new program grants discretion to the city judge to either allow misdemeanor offenders to serve out jail time or go to church....

When the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a decision this week saying that logging onto a computer network with someone else’s credentials constituted criminal hacking under federal law, a wave of panic rippled through the Netflix and chill community. After all, some of us – and we’re not naming names – are treating a friend’s username and password like a free all you can eat buffet, and we don’t want the feds kicking in the door in the middle of season three of “Orange Is the New Black....

A local wine bar is taking the president to court. Or at least trying to. Cork Wine Bar in Washington, D.C. is suing President Donald Trump, claiming his continued ownership of the Trump International Hotel constitutes unfair competition under District of Columbia law. The lawsuit claims that even though Trump placed control of his business interests to his adult sons, he continues to benefit from ownership of the hotel and that customers looking to curry favor with the new administration have left Cork for Trump International....

Show me the money! The words made famous by Cuba Gooding Jr. in “Jerry Maguire” ring true yet again in Hollywood, as Disney darling Demi Lovato may be having to show some money to backup dancer Alex Welch. The rehabbing young diva allegedly punched the dancer just days before checking herself into treatment. The incident, which happened while Lovato was on tour with The Jonas Brothers, gave Welch a black eye....

After long delays, criminal charges were filed against Dr. Conrad Murray in connection to the death of singer Michael Jackson. As reported by the AP, Murray was charged today with involuntary manslaughter. He entered a plea of not guilty. His bail was set at $75,000 which is three times the standard for involuntary manslaughter cases. The criminal charges can be read at FindLaw’s Courtside. The cardiologist to the King of Pop, Murray turned himself in at a courthouse, CNN reports....

Having a high mercury court, or having mercury poisoning, is a medical condition caused by over exposure to mercury. The element mercury is a metal which, at high levels, can produce toxic effects in humans and animals. These toxic effects include damage to certain vital organs, such as the brain, lungs and kidneys. Over exposure to mercury can also result in acrodynia (pink disease), Minamata disease and Hunter-Russell syndrome. Symptoms of mercury poisoning may include hair and weight loss, nail discoloration, headaches, insomnia, physical exhaustion, sensory impairment (vision, hearing, speech), and emotional disturbances....

A new study has ranked the most corrupt states in America. The Center for Public Integrity graded all 50 states in 14 categories, including campaign finance, internal auditing, lobbying disclosure, and access to information. Analysts looked at 330 corruption risk factors in the study. They then assigned overall grades from A (least corrupt) to F (most corrupt). No state received an overall A grade. Of the 50 states measured, only five received a B....

The World Wrestling Federation loves a good story line. So if professional wrestler Jim ‘The Anvil’ Neidhart broke into a pharmacy to rescue his girlfriend from the grips of his evil mad scientist nemesis, it would have made for great television. However, sometimes real life is less interesting than reality TV. In Neidhart’s case, he was arrested for burglary as well as possession and trafficking of controlled substances. Neidhart, 55, was filling his vehicle with gasoline in Florida when he suddenly began making a scene....

The rightful heirs to estate of the late artist, Prince, have finally been identified by a Minnesota probate court over a year after his death. However, before they can collect, the rightful heirs are required to wait an additional year for appeals by those who were rejected as heirs. This means that additional heirs could potentially be named, though it is not expected. While it is not unusual for celebrity deaths to result in multiple claims to the deceased’s estate, Prince’s death resulted in over 40 different claims....

A New York father was arrested this week for leaving his children in a cold car – a legal lesson that other parents won’t want to learn the hard way this winter. It was around 7 degrees below freezing when police found Luis Fajardo’s two children parked inside a vehicle outside a shopping center on Long Island. Fajardo, 32, was arrested when he returned to the car. How is it that parents like Fajardo get arrested for leaving kids in a cold car?...

Who is the father of King James? LeBron James and his mother Gloria James have been sued by Leicester Bryce Stovell who claims that he is LeBron James’ father. Stovell, who is an attorney, is proceeding pro se against LeBron and Gloria. Stovell argues that he has tried to prove paternity but that Gloria and LeBron tampered with evidence and covered it up. In the background section of the complaint obtained by TMZ, Leicester Bryce Stovell sets out his take on the case: “During the past couple of years I have concluded that I have a reasonable basis for believing that I likely am the father of Defendant LeBron James, notwithstanding long-term actions of the Defendants aimed at preventing me and other from becoming aware of it....

There are certain guys you will want to rob, and there are certain guys you don’t. A burglar learned the hard way that LL Cool J is not one of those you want to rob. Los Angeles police responded to a 911 call from LL Cool J’s daughter early Wednesday, saying her father had nabbed a home intruder and was holding him downstairs in their Studio City home, reports The Associated Press....