David J. Givot, attorney at law for the holidays

admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:06:44 +0000

Its that time of year again…when DUI arrests are at their highest! We want to take some time out to thank the law offices of David J. Givot, of Long Beach, Ca for their generous donations to Don’t Die Drunk at this critical time of year. The Law office of David J. Givot can help you with everything from misdemeanors to assault and battery charges to DUI cases. Whether your case is in LA County, Orange County, San Bernadino, or Riverside county, they can help you. They have seen the impact drunk driving can have on someones life, and are willing to go the extra mile to donate to a cause they truly believe in.

Law Office of David J. Givot
4067 Hardwick Street
Suite 321
Lakewood, CA 90712
Phone: 562-735-0960
Toll Free: 888-293-0396
Fax: 562-633-3636

Final Destination 3 actor arrested for DUI in Newport Beach, Ca

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:25:18 +0000

Actor Ryan Merriman, age 28, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving Sunday night around 11:30 p.m. in Newport Beach, Ca. Merriman is known for roles in “Final Destination 3″ and the TV series “Pretty Little Liars.”
Police spokeswoman Kathy Lowe said officers pulled him over near East Coast Highway and Bayside Drive for suspicion of drunk driving. Merriman posted $2,500 bail and was released around 9 a.m Monday, Lowe told the Daily Pilot. Merriman has also appeared in “Smallville,” “The Pretender” and “The Ring Two.”

Read the article “Final Destination 3 actor arrested on DUI charge in Newport Beach” from the LA Times

Pres of NY Library blows .19 in city owned Audi A4

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:11:10 +0000

The president of the NY Public Library, Dr Anthony Marx, age 52, was arrested for drunk driving at 4:45 in the afternoon this past Sunday. Dr. Anthony Marx was driving a 2009 Audi A4, a city owned vehicle registered to the New York Public Library. A Witness spotted Marx hitting a parked car while driving in reverse on East 138th Street, in between Madison and Fifth avenues.

After he was arrested, Marx was taken to the 28th Precint stationhouse, where he blew a .19%, nearly 2.5 times the legal limit of .08%. He was charged with aggravated DWI and released without bail. His arrest came a six days after the library completed an amnesty program forgiving all fines/penalties on overdue materials for cardholders under age 18.
Marx is an alumnus of the Bronx High School of Science and earned his doctorate in politics from Princeton. He is the former president of Amherst College in Massachusetts.

Read the article “New York Public Library Prez busted for drunk driving” from the New York Post

Drunk Driver hits Buffalo Police officer

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:49:37 +0000

Buffalo Police Officer Ivan Watkins was helping a broken down vehicle on Buffalo’s East Side near the intersection of Best Street and Sweeny when drunk driver James Robinson, age 54, ran into the officer. Officer Watkins was suffered head, leg, and hip injuries, and was taken to a local hospital. He is listed in fair condition. James Robinson has been charged with DWI and assault.

Buffalo Police Commissioner Daniel Derenda said, “luckily for the officer he was offset from the back of the police car…he had come within a foot of being smashed in between the two cars.” Commissioner Derenda added that he has known Officer Watkins for 20 years and he is one of the hardest working officers on the force.

Read the article “Police Officer struck by Drunk Driver“

Drunk Driving reality show ordered by TLC

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:34:49 +0000

TLC has ordered D.U.I, a series that will give you a “behind the scenes” look at drunk driving law enforcement in Oklahoma. The network has already picked up 12 episodes, with 6 scheduled for air next month, and the other 6 in 2012. The show will be different from Cops by following drunk driving suspects from the time they are pulled over, to being interrogated, and eventually arrested. Be sure to catch the debut Dec 1 at 9 p.m.

Click here to watch the Exclusive Preview

Drunk Driving victim wins $2.7 million court case

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:19:04 +0000

SAN ANTONIO – Gerardo Razo was awarded $2.7 million in a civil case against Stephanie Cerda for an April 2010 drunk driving accident that left Razo in the hospital on a respirator. Cerda was going the wrong way on IH-35 at the San Pedro Avenue exit ramp when she ran head on into Razo. Razo said “I was awake the whole time,” and can recall in vivid detail the moments before the crash that left his body full of pins and screws.

Click here to see Stephanie Cerda’s mug shot

Official reports show that Cerda had a mix of alcohol, cocaine, xanax, valium, AND vicodin!! Only 2 months later she was arrested a 2nd time on suspicion of Driving under the Influence. Then in May 2011 she managed to slip off her court ordered ankle monitor, which was supposed to keep her on house arrest, and got arrested a 3rd time for DUI!!

Read the article “Drunk Driving Victim Wins Civil Case” from KSAT

Oktoberfest Shot Girl Audition tapes

admin — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:36:31 +0000

In case tons of German beers, bratwurst, and tubas weren’t enough to get you out to Oktoberfest at Old World Village in Huntington Beach, here are the shot girls audition video’s. Allowed to sell alcohol = shot girls = why Old World Village throws a better Oktoberfest then Alpine Village in Torrence. Oh, and they allow Dont Die Drunk to setup breathalyzers every year to make sure everyone gets home safe!

Oktoberfest 2011 @ Old World, Huntington Beach

admin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:59:36 +0000

Its that time of year again! Time to dust off your stein and get ready for some bratwurst. We are proud to be at Oktoberfest in Old World, Huntington Beach for the 3rd year in a row. Every Fri and Sat we will be setup offering free FDA approved breathalyzer tests for everyone! Make sure to stop by and get a “Blow Me” sticker.

Jackass star Ryan Dunn killed in car crash

admin — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:49:32 +0000

In tragic new today, “Jackass” star Ryan Dunn was killed in a car crash in West Goshen Township, Philadelphia, he was only 34. Dunn was driving his 2007 Porsche GT3 when it veered off the road, flipping over the guardrail, and went crashing into the woods. The car was mangled into several pieces, and only identifiable by a door that was thrown away from the crash.

The passenger in the vehicle has yet to be identified. The accident left a 100 foot long tire skid mark on the road. Just a few hours before the crash Dunn had posted pictures of him drinking with friends, although it has not been determined if alcohol was a factor in the crash.

Read the article “Ryan Dunn – Autopsy underway” from TMZ or

“Jackass star Ryan Dunn dies in fiery PA crash” from Yahoo

Long Beach man gets life for DUI that killed baby

admin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:00:52 +0000

Long Beach, Ca – A Southern California man was sentenced to a potential life term for the drunk driving crash that killed a baby, and injured her brother. Neely Dinkins was sentenced by a Long Beach Superior Court Judge on Tues. Dinkins will have to serve at least 36 years before he is eligible for parole, for the February killing of 1 year old Kaylee Alvarez and injuring Oscar Alvarez, her 2 year old brother.

According to prosecutors, the childen were crossing the street in a wagon with their parents when Dinkins hit them. He continued to drive another block before stopping, which allowed the boy to tumble out. He then began to drive again with the one year old still trapped in his wheel well, and didnt stop until he reached his girlfriends house nearly a mile away.

Read the article “Man sentenced in dragging death of California baby“