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Utah State Majority Leader, Sheldon Killpack, resigned his position on January 16, 2010, exactly one day after being arrested for a DUI (Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants).

The 41 year-old State Senator had supported and sponsored drunk-driving legislation during his 6-year tenure in the State Senate.  His father died, as a result of an accident, caused by a drunk driver.

Killpack was pulled over early Friday, January 15, 2010, in Salt Lake City.  The Senator performed some field sobriety tests, but refused to agree to a Breathalyzer test.  The arresting officer obtained a warrant, and a blood test was administered.  The blood test results are not yet known.

Senator Killpack is a member of the Mormon faith.  His religion strongly counsels that its members should abstain from any alcohol consumption.

Senator Killpack was remorseful after his arrest.  He agreed to be held accountable for his actions.  Say, if live in Washington state and are looking for a good Seattle DUI attorney, we would recommend that you call Jason S. Newcombe.

Rey Mauauluga, a former star linebacker at the University of Southern California, was charged with reckless driving and a DUI recently in Kentucky.

It was reported that he caused an accident when he drove into two parked cars and a parking meter.  This same report is indicating that he blew almost double the legal limit for Kentucky.  His BAC was alleged to be .157.

According to the arresting officer, Mauauluga stated that he had “drank about six Captain and Coke drinks.”  Under Washington DUI law, if your BAC is above a .15, you are subject to increased minimum mandatory drunk driving penalties.

Adrian Pasdar, one of the stars of the television series “Heroes” was arrested early this morning for a DUI on a Los Angeles freeway.  He was reported to be swerving and speeding.  He was also allegedly clocked driving over 90 mph on the 405 freeway.

The police reported stated that when law enforcement approached his vehicle, they smelled alcohol.  After failing some field sobriety tests, Pasdar was immediately arrested.

After posting bail of $15,000, Pasdar was released.  The high amount for the bail is due to the fact that he refused to take a breathalyzer test.

Pasdar is married to the lead singer of the group “the Dixie Chicks”, Natalie Maines. Neither star has commented on this event, as of yet.  In Washington State, refusing to submit to a breath test automatically puts your WA driving privileges at risk for a minimum of one year.

Ed Lauter, a well known character actor, caused a scene outside of the Chateau Marmont recently, when he was trying to drive home after a Golden Globes party.  He obviously had a bit too much to drink that evening, so a responsible security guard intervened and stopped him from getting behind the wheel.  The security guard instructed the star to take a cab home and Mr. Lauter was none to pleased with this idea.  After a verbal confrontation, Mr. Lauter then took a cab home.

Former “Apprentice” reality television star, Heidi Androl, was arrested in the early morning hours for suspicion of a DUI on a California freeway.  She was originally pulled over for driving too slow on the near empty 105 freeway.  Police clocked her at 35 mph. After performing some field sobriety tests, she was then arrested.

Many Seattle DUI arrests occur after the officer who stopped the vehicle gets the driver to perform a series of standardized field sobriety tests.  Under Washington State drunk driving law, however, these tests are not mandatory, and you should generally always refuse to take them.