Friend Shoots Paintballs at Car in Attempt to Prevent DUI

A new attempt at preventing drunk driving sent a man from Washington state to jail, according to the 11 Alive news website.  Police from Kennewick, Washington, arrested Shawn Wallace, 41, after responding to reports of the man shooting paintballs at a neighbor's vehicle on Tuesday evening, December 30.  According to reports, Wallace told police that his unusual act was an attempt to prevent his friend from driving under the influence of alcohol.  Though he asserts that finding a designated driver would have been a safer choice, Kennewick police Sgt. Ken Lattin called the effort a "very creative" one.  Despite the unique quality of his efforts, Wallace was taken to the Benton County jail and faces a charge of "unlawfully discharging a weapon."  He was also booked due to a misdemeanor warrant from an unrelated incident. 

Though our law firm does not encourage such an unusual attempt at preventing others from driving drunk, we do assert that drunk driving must be prevented.  If you become aware of someone's plans to drive while under the influence, find a designated driver for him or her.  Our law firm represents clients who have been injured or lost loved ones in accidents caused by drunk drivers.  If you have experienced a similar situation, please feel free to call us with any questions you may have for an experienced DUI accident lawyer, and we will consult with you for free.  770-577-3020.