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Editor: Bob Battle
Profession: DUI Defense Lawyer

Category: Virginia DUI

Although riding a Zamboni on an ice rink while drunk is not a DUI in New Jersey, riding a horse under the influence does violate Alabama's DUI law. A woman in Alabama, Melissa York, who used her horse to ram a police car, was charged with DUI in Sylvania, Alabama. According to Police Chief Brad Gregg, Alabam DUI laws extend to riding a horse under the influence.

After ramming the police car with the horse and riding away, York tried to jump off but caught her foot in a stirrup, Gregg said. The officer took her into custody and found she had crystal methamphetamine, a small amount of marijuana, pills and a small pipe, the chief said.

The horse, which belonged to York, "wasn't in the best of health, but it's still alive," Gregg said.

Remember boys and girls, "Narcotics and Nags Don't Mix!"

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