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Nevada DMV Begins Correcting DUI Mistakes

Tuesday, 23 March 2010 09:59

"The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday revoked the licenses of three people convicted of killing or injuring someone while driving drunk after a Reno Gazette-Journal investigation found that they had been allowed to drive too soon.

The DMV also extended the amount of time that five other drunken driving offenders will be without driver's licenses so that their revocation period complies with the law, DMV spokesman Tom Jacobs said.

The Gazette-Journal investigation found that at least nine of the 113 people convicted of DUI causing death or substantial bodily harm since 2000 had a license despite a 1997 law prohibiting them from driving for three years after being released from prison.Some were revoked for only 90 days and others for one year."

As always seems to be the case, blame is being directed in several different directions.  Luckily, there is an entire system of civil laws in place designed to help those who have been harmed by drunk drivers.  If you or someone you love has been injured or worse by someone who should not have been behind the wheel, you need the help of a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who understands how to cut through the red tape in order to hold those responsible accountable.  Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.