Recent years have seen a rise in arrests for individuals caught operating motor vehicles while under the influence of substances other than alcohol. For example, Arizona drug-arrests increased 34 percent between 2010 and 2016. Many drivers are still under the misguided assumption that they will only be guilty of driving
When someone is arrested and charged with drunk driving, they often believe that there is no way to prove their innocence. After all, they are up against law enforcement officials with experience in testifying before judges and juries. On the other hand, defense attorneys are also well-versed in fighting for
With fees and fines totaling close to $10,000 and the potential to be sentenced to a prison term, a DUI can derail someone’s life for many years. As adults, many people will go out and have a drink or two with dinner or perhaps they are attending a social function.
If you keep up on celebrity news, you probably know that just about anyone is at risk of being accused of driving under the influence (DUI). The likes of Mel Gibson, who angered fans with a drunken rant, and even future U.S. presidents have tangled with the courts after being
Many adult California residents are well aware of the wide-range of laws governing the operation of motor vehicles. From speed limits to seatbelts, pretty much anything you do while driving a car has been regulated. However, these laws do not necessarily carry over to the operation of boats on our
“Drive high, get a DUI.” As a California resident, you have probably spotted this message on the state’s freeway signs at some point since the campaign was launched this past December. While it has always been against state law to drive under the influence of any drug, the recent deregulation
A DUI is an especially serious crime. Not only is it something that’s frowned upon by society at large, but it also has very serious consequences for both your legal and professional future. At the very least, someone accused of DUI will have to deal with the stress of a
We’ve all been there – you’re driving along, comfortable in your abilities to control this machine you call your car. Suddenly, you see the blue and red flashing lights behind you. At first, you wonder who did something wrong. It couldn’t have been you, correct? But then your senses catch
When prohibitions against drunk driving began in 1910, there was no set limit to determine whether a driver was in fact intoxicated at the time of arrest. But all that changed, first in 1938 when the American Medical Association and the National Safety Council determined that a blood alcohol content
If you’re facing a DUI charge, you’re probably wondering if you need an attorney to help you with the case. Many people opt not to hire a lawyer because they feel as though they can save money that way. Not hiring an attorney can end up costing a convicted person
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