Drunk Drivers On Facebook?

Huntington Beach City Council Rejects Proposal to Place Photos of Drunk Drivers on Facebook

Last November, Huntington Beach Councilman Devin Dywer asked the Huntington Beach Police Department to begin posting the names and mug shots of those arrested for drunk driving on the city’s Facebook page.  In an effort to “shame” these individuals, Dywer argued that such publicity would help deter people from violating California’s drunk driving laws.  After receiving backlash from community members and speaking with the chief of police, Dywer amended his request to include only the names/photos of “habitual” drunk drivers.

Now in fairness to the Councilman, Huntington Beach does have a serious problem with drunk drivers.  In fact, its alcohol-related accidents and DUI arrests are among the highest in California for a city its size.
But public humiliation?  You had to anticipate that that was going to be met with resistance!  And, indeed, it was.  Tuesday night, the city council rejected Dywer’s proposal.  The council made it clear that it didn’t believe the drastic measures would help, but would instead damage the city’s image and embarrass the families of alcoholics.

Public humiliation has never really received much approval in California.  Proponents have suggested special license plates, bumper stickers and even on-line registries for those arrested for DUI.  Yet opponents argue that this is akin to sentencing someone without a trial.

If public shaming in California will ever actually become a reality, my guess is that it would only involve convicted individuals…and even then, it may be limited to those who have repeatedly violated California’s drunk driving laws.

And this is just another reason why it is so important to fight a California DUI arrest.  You never know what types of increased penalties the state will decide to enforce, which is why fighting your California DUI arrest now is the best course of action.

If you are arrested for drunk driving, it is critical that you immediately speak with a skilled California DUI defense attorney.  Only a lawyer who specializes in this technical and complex area of the law knows how to present the most effective defenses to help ensure that you beat your DUI charges…and avoid any and all potential penalties.

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