New Jersey: Judge Jim Curcio won’t resign from bench after pleading guilty to second DWI in two years – he’s as sober as a Judge!

In New Jersey, this judicial officer is the County Surrogate who is elected by the voters of each county every five years. The Surrogate’s primary functions relate to the determination of validity of wills, appointments of administrators of estates, and guardians of minors and incapacitated persons.

New York: tipsy GOP legislator tipped the booze scale; Rep. Jim Nabywaniec busted for DWI says “putting this behind me”

“On Thursday evening, I went out to dinner with my brother and his family who are visiting from out of town. While driving home, I was ticketed for DWI. As always I take full responsibility for my actions. I will work through the process and put this matter behind me.”

Maryland: Del. Donald H. Dwyer Jr. admits boozing and boating in crash that left six injured; charges pending

The collision highlights an issue that state officials have sought to combat for years. Last year, DNR police arrested 124 people for operating a watercraft while intoxicated, according to agency statistics. In the last 10 years, the annual arrest count has varied from 75 in 2002 to 237 in 2007.

Washington: Ambassador Ryan Crocker busted for DUI, hit & run as he blew twice the legal limit

The WSP added Thursday there is no way Crocker could have crossed two lanes of traffic, hit the semi and continued to drive without knowing it.