Daniel Max Kropf, was reported by KSL as having been sentence to jail time after three arrests in just three days.

The Logan man will be offered a release on bail after serving a minimum of thirty days behind bars. The arrests took place last July but his sentencing was announced yesterday.

His arrests were DUIs on three consecutive days. The last two days were attributed to opiate use, not Alcohol. The first arrest was the most serious because Kropf was found hauling a 26 foot flatbed behind his truck which hit and pinned a man behind a trash can.

Despite his clear issue with drug abuse, Kropf maintains that he does not have an addiction. We are glad to hear that Kropf has been improving and has passed his weekly drug tests.

Kropf’s reoccurring arrests are no surprise, MADD reports that an estimate one third of all DUI convictions are from repeat offenders. However Kropf probably holds the record for shortest amount of time between offenses.

In the state of Utah the first two DUI charges are class B misdemeanors, but a third DUI constitutes a class three felony. These felonies require the harsher punishment which Kropf is experiencing.

The judge yesterday was lenient in offering Kropf the 30 day possibility for bail. There was consideration made for the family which Kropf leaves behind. Owing to the fact that Kropf is the sole provider for his family his wife and children have been negatively affected by this ordeal.

We at Christensen & Hymas extend our concern for the Kropf family’s suffering and others who were hurt by Daniel Kropf’s opium addiction.

If you or your family has been victimized by someone else’s addictions do not hesitate to call Christensen & Hymas at (801)506-0800, we are eager to help you.

KSL News reported that Kevin Johnston, 27, was arrested over the weekend for driving while intoxicated.  In fact, he had almost 5 times the legal limit of alcohol in his blood stream.  His blood alcohol level was .36%, the legal limit in Utah being .08%.   “Police said that much alcohol could be deadly.”

When police arrived on the scene, they found Johnston in the middle of Creek Road, passed out.  He had apparently left his vehicle after it’s engine had stalled, lost control of his balance and knocked himself out after hitting the pavement with his face.

The police also found packages of marijuana–”ready to sell”–in Johnston’s car, an open container of beer, a drug pipe, and a medication bottle with a false bottom, ready to conceal illicit material.

Johnston has a lengthy police record, including two prior DUI charges and drug related charges.  Since this is his third DUI charge, officers arrested him for a felony, not merely a misdemeanor.

Although no one was injured except Johnston himself, the situation presented could have been much worse.  Setting aside the drugs, driving while intoxicated is very dangerous.  According to the Century Council, there were over 10,000 DUI-related deaths in 2010 alone.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say that teens and motorcyclists are most at risk for driving while intoxicated.

Driving while intoxicated is very serious.  The consequences could be as dramatic as killing someone or yourself.  At the least, the loss of a driver’s licence and possible jail time could be imposed.

If you intend on drinking, make sure to take the proper steps to assure no one will be injured from you actions: arrange a taxi; get a sober friend to drive you home; take the bus; stay the night rather than travel home; etc.

If you have been injured due to someone’s negligence, call Christensen & Hymas now at 1-801-506-0800.  We will make sure that you obtain all the compensation you deserve.

In what appears to be an accident that possibly could have been avoided multiple times, Eric Peterson and his girlfriend were struck in their vehicle by a purported drunk driver while sitting at a red light Sunday morning. Peterson is now in a coma on life support, having suffered extensive brain damage and other injuries in the crash. His girlfriend, Baylee King, has since been released from the hospital.

FOX13 reports the perpetrator, Ryan Cooke, stole a police vehicle and was being pursued by the police in a high-speed chase when he struck Peterson and King. Thus actions by both Cooke and the police appear to have contributed to the accident. Cooke’s actions are certainly not justifiable, and he will be prosecuted for such; those of the police, on the other hand, are debatable.

Peterson’s family is now seeking to hold South Salt Lake Police responsible for the accident. “There needs to be a change in chase laws,” said Michael Peterson, Eric’s father. “The criminal was forced into this as far as trying to get away and innocent people were hurt.”

While there are multiple investigations and pending reports related to this accident, one thing is for sure: compensation is entitled to pay for Eric Peterson’s current and future medical costs, as well as pain and suffering. Once liability is determined, this may be pursued. A Utah drunk driving accident attorney, which falls under personal injury law, at Christensen & Hymas will ensure that proper and fair compensation is achieved. In such cases, reparation for the wrongs done is a right, no matter what the insurance companies may say. Call us today for a free consultation at (801) 506-0800.

Getting hit by a drunk driver can leave you with physical and emotional trauma, not to mention financially crippling medical bills. Those whose loved one was killed by a drunk driver also experience an undue amount of emotional hardship. There are tens of thousands of drunk driving victims in the United States every year who succumb to their injuries, leaving grief-stricken families behind.

MADD Statistics

According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, MADD, around 13,000 people were killed in DUI accidents in 2007. People that do escape with their lives, often find them forever altered by their injury. Some of the worst injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and spinal cord injuries are most often caused by car accidents. Whenever alcohol is involved, the chances of a serious car crash and resulting injuries are exponentially worse.

MA Drunk Driving Laws

In Massachusetts, the legal limit for Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08, and for underage drivers, the BAC is 0.02. If you have suffered injuries in an accident caused by a person who was driving while intoxicated, you may be entitled to compensation for the injuries and pain you have suffered.

Holding Drunk Drivers Responsible

Remember, to obtain compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, damages to your vehicle and other accident-related expenses, you will need to file a Massachusetts personal injury claim against the intoxicated driver who caused your accident.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a drunk driver, an experienced MA drunk driving accident attorney with the Kiley Law Group can help you understand your rights and file an injury claim. We will go over every aspect of your accident and determine the full extent of the money damages you are entitled to.

The car accident lawyers at Kiley Law Group specialize in drunk-driving accidents and have s 30 years of expertise and a deeper understanding of the intricacies of Massachusetts OUI laws.

For a FREE Consultation, call us toll-free at (888) 208-1695.

This guest blog post is brought to you by the Massachusetts personal injury law firm the Kiley Law Group.