Category Archives: Teens

New Cellphone Law Goes Into Effect Saturday

Summary: I have blogged about it before but starting October 1st Nevada will be the 31st state ban driving while using a handheld cellphone. The new law is aimed at reducing accidents associated with distracted driving. Police can pull over … Continue reading

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Startling results from underage drinking sting

Summary: It seems like each Summer the number of serious and fatal DUI accidents skyrocket here in the Valley. While some of these accidents involve repeat offenders an alarming number of drivers receiving DUIs are under the legal drinking age. … Continue reading

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“No License For Dropouts” Plan Proves Popular

Summary: Lawmakers nationwide are continuing to propose laws that would link driving privileges to school attendance and performance.Already 27 states link driving with school attendance including laws that allow a student’s driving privileges to be suspended (or revoked) due to … Continue reading

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Are you smarter than a TEEN driver?

Summary: It’s hard to believe but car crashes are the number one killer of teens… not drugs or gangs violence. My office has handled numerous cases where teens were hurt in an accident or after a teen driver hurt another … Continue reading

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Two Car Crashes, 2 Dead, Alcohol a Factor

Summary: Two recent car crashes in Las Vegas left two people dead, and police say in both crashes alcohol was a factor. The most recent accident happened Saturday at the Paradise/Maryland Interconnect at East Westwinds Way. Police say the 26-year-old … Continue reading

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