While we like to think that by now, the foolishness of drinking and driving has become common knowledge. Sadly, whether through lack of will on the parts of drivers themselves or through gaps in the efforts to educate the public on the risks involved, alcohol related traffic accidents are still […]
Tag: DUI
DUI Tips: Driving the Morning after Drinking
So you’ve made the correct decision in not driving home from a party after getting drunk and decided to spend the night on the couch. Good. The next important decision comes the next morning when you wake up and want to drive home. How are you feeling? You slept it […]
Things to Remember When Stopped For DUI
So, you have been stopped and pulled up by the cops, just when you are coming back from that long time get together with your college friends. Although it is quite human to indulge into a little alcohol at a college or school reunion with your long lost buddies, if […]
First Offense: What to Do after Being Charged with a DUI?
So many people out there think they can have a few drinks while out with friends, keep it under control, and drive home without incident. The problem with this misguided logic is that it doesn't comport with reality. Over a million motorists across the United States are busted on DUI […]
Mistakes That Could Lead to Winning Your DUI Case
Being acquitted for the charge of driving under the influence can be the most victorious moment that a criminal defendant may ever experience after going through the complex process of litigation that often requires a sacrifice of money, time, and sometimes job and personal identity. But this is seldom acquired […]
Rights You Should Not Waive During DUI Arrest
Facing the consequences of an arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol or drug is no mean accountability given the possibility of paying fines, doing community work, maintaining ignition interlock device, and spending time in jail. It is thus a major reason behind the "not guilty" plea of defendants […]
Surviving a DUI
You were pulled over after a party and given a ticket for DUI. Now, you can’t drive. Your license is gone, and it won’t return for a long time. For example, Australia doesn’t tolerate drunk driving. If you’ve gotten a DUI, it’s going to take some work to get back […]
Can You Be Fired For DUI?
DUI (driving under the influence) are widely regarded as serious felonies in most states and as such carry penalties that range from jail term and monetary fines to suspension of driver’s license and mandatory DUI classes. Over the years, DUI laws have become harsher given the number of fatalities and […]