Read between the lines here and look who is upset as their cash grab wasn’t put into the new DUI law in Maryland. State’s new DUI laws are called insufficient Mandatory treatment should be included, critics say By Don Markus | [email protected] Drunken driving laws that go into effect Wednesday are missing a key component – mandatory treatment for [...]

MADD, the organization known best for its war on Drunk Driving, is now getting into the bar business – sort of.  MADD is putting its name on a bevy of non-alcoholic drinks, including mojitos, margaritas, pina coladas, beer, and red, white and sparkling wines. WASHINGTON (AP) — The advocacy group says it signed a license agreement [...]

Interesting article in the Wall Street Journal the other day regarding a split between MADD and a liquor-industry-funded group called the Century Council. It seems that the two groups differ on the penalties that should be imposed on drunk drivers. MADD, of course, wants everyone punished as harsh as possible – from the first time [...]

Our Chicago DUI Lawyers have posted in the past regarding the backlash to President Obama’s pick to run the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Chuck Hurley. Pushing Back Against The Hyper-Criminalization of DUI More Reaction To MADD’S CEO Appointment To NHTSA Hurley, executive director of Mothers Against Drunk Driving was seen by many as a controversial selection [...]

Our Chicago DUI Lawyers have previously commented on Chuck Hurley’s appointment to head the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Top NHTSA Official Pushes MADD’s Agenda To Forefront). Reaction to Mr. Hurley’s appointment has been tepid to say the least. Below is another editorial regarding Mr. Hurley’s possible agenda as head of the NHTSA. Continue [...]

Charles Hurley’s recent nomination to the NHTSA. (Chicago DUI News: MADD Official To Lead NHTSA) has brought the NHTSA a lot of attention. The nomination has prompted widespread reaction by those who fear that MADD’s agenda of creating an alcohol-free society has gained even more power. Check out the opinion piece below for a sampling [...]

Our DUI defense lawyers have learned that President Barack Obama has chosen a top official with Mothers Against Drunk Driving to lead a Transportation agency that oversees safety and fuel efficiency requirements for automakers. Chuck Hurley was nominated Wednesday to become administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Obama worked with Hurley as a state [...]

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is calling upon all NFL fans. They want you to remember that the most important player off the field this SuperBowl weekend is the designated driver. Due to upsetting statistics over the past few years, MADD is stressing the importance of having a safe, responsible driver throughout the [...]