DUI or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense. In California, there are two types. You can be arrested for DUI if your blood-alcohol level is .08% or more. This is known as per se DUI. You can also be arrested for the offense if
Nobody is driving with the intention of being charged with DUI. Unfortunately, people do get charged with DUI. Depending on the situation, it could be a very serious criminal charge. A person could be facing significant punishment. This is not a time for someone with no legal experience or background
If you are arrested for DUI/DWI, take your situation very seriously. Whether it is your first offense or a repeat offense, you will be facing fines, suspension of your driver’s license, and possibly a jail or prison sentence. Because of this, make every effort to hire an experienced and knowledgeable
Efforts to reduce the instances of drunk driving and the associated fatal collisions have been underway since before London cab driver George Smith entered the history books as the first person convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol in 1897. The need for DUI laws was quickly realized
These days, law enforcement officers are quick to pull over any vehicle in which the driver appears impaired and unable to safely operate the vehicle. Those suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) could face a list of penalties, including higher car insurance rates, being required to demonstrate financial responsibility,
Due to the nature of traffic stops, any driver with the slightest hint of alcohol on their breath may be subjected to charges of driving under the influence (DUI) if they are pulled over by law enforcement. Despite how mightily a driver may believe in his innocence in these instances,
There are many mistakes that can lead drivers to be arrested for driving under the influence, when in fact, it is not actually the case. Sure, law enforcement officers are trained and experienced in locating and arresting DUI offenders. However, personal bias, stress, and other factors often lead to errors.
Most first-offense arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol are fairly standard. From field sobriety tests to procedural conduct, the evidence against suspects is usually solid and difficult to fight in court. However, there are several details that may be arguable and arrestees should highly consider hiring an attorney
Just as soon as vehicles began hitting the road, a man was arrested for causing a collision while under the influence of alcohol. While this action was not yet a crime itself, the event sparked the first DUI laws. Beginning with the State of New York in 1910, states were
Upon being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) a driver will immediately have his or her license taken by law enforcement officers at the scene. This is the beginning of a mandatory 30-day suspension of the arresteeās driving privileges. Regardless of the outcome in court, an individual arrested for
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