Miami 2/24/2011 11:30:56 PM
News / Law

Deadliest Catch Star Found Dead in Hotel Room

by Daun Lee

Justin Tennison, 33, star of the reality TV show Deadliest Catch was found dead in a hotel room. Police were called to a Best Western in the Alaskan city Bidarka. When they arrived the police found Tennison lying on the bed and was unresponsive. They also found a small amount of marijuana and alcohol in the room where a party was held the previous night. No foul play is suspected and the police are unsure if the alcohol or pot were to blame for his death. An autopsy to be conducted later will determine the cause of death.

Numerous people die of or suffer from alcohol poisoning. Some people are unaware of their limits and overindulge. Drunk driving also kills or injures many people annually. Because alcohol reduces a person’s ability to make rational decisions, they often decide to drive and need DUI lawyers.

The penalties for driving under the influence are stiff and aimed at preventing the death of innocents. At least 32 percent of traffic fatalities are attributed to drunk drivers. When a person makes the unwise decision of driving while intoxicated they will need to employ DUI attorney to guide them through the court system.  Judges are tough on DUI offenders. The penalties often involve jail time and the loss of you driver’s license. With a DUI attorney on your side, you may be able to minimize the tough penalties.