DUI

If you get a DUI, you may start thinking about the potential fines immediately. All of a sudden, choosing to drive home so that you didn’t have to pay for a cab cost you up to $400. You’re also probably concerned about increased insurance premiums, which could cost...

There are cases in which people get pulled over for drunk driving, and they’re shocked. Maybe they just got up for the day. Perhaps they haven’t had a drink in hours. They definitely didn’t think they were over any sort of legal limit. But that’s not what the breath...

When an officer pulls over a suspected drunk driver, they may use their training to determine if their suspicion is correct. While it’s common to have a Breathalyzer test done, an officer may instead use field sobriety tests. You may be wondering what a field sobriety...

If you are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), there is the possibility that the judge will order you to install an ignition interlock device (IID) before restoring your driving privileges. This device is used to prevent you from starting your vehicle if...

Drinking and driving come with many potential consequences. You could face a DUI charge and harm yourself or someone else. Because of the long-term impact that all these things can have on your life, it’s important to take steps to protect yourself. Have a designated...

One of the most common things that police do to determine if someone is under the influence is to give them a breath test. This may be done after that individual has already gone through field sobriety tests or provided other indications that they may be impaired. In...

Summer is here and with it comes many reasons to celebrate. Good food, music, and alcohol will be flowing at weddings, graduation parties, and family picnics. While it is fun to indulge a bit, it’s important that you don’t get behind the wheel of a car if you have had...

Getting arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be frustrating, scary and confusing especially if you are a first-time offender. The steps you take following a DWI arrest and charge can have serious implications on your case. If you make certain mistakes,...

An ignition interlock device (IID) is a device installed in your vehicle to perform a breathalyzer test each time you wish to start the car. The device measures your blood alcohol content (BAC) when you breathe into the tube. If it exceeds 0.05%, then the car cannot...

You have a responsibility to be fit to drive before taking the wheel. If you then get a DWI because you were not fit to drive due to consuming too much alcohol, a court is unlikely to have much sympathy. While they understand that people make mistakes and think they...