DUI

If you are caught driving while intoxicated (DWI), you could lose your driving privileges. After a DWI arrest, police will confiscate your license and replace it with a temporary permit that will expire in 15 days. Getting to work, picking up kids from school, or...

The U.S. Constitution protects you from illegal searches by law enforcement. Therefore, outside of a planned sobriety checkpoint, a police officer cannot randomly pull you over to check whether you are driving drunk. They must have justifiable reasons to do so,...

Not many life experiences are as frustrating, scary and confusing as a DUI stop, especially if you are a first-time offender. A DUI stop is more than just a traffic violation. Depending on the nature of the offense (first or repeat offense), a conviction for drunk...

Drunk driving checkpoints have often been challenged on the grounds that they violate a person's right to not be subjected to an illegal search or seizure. Most drunk driving traffic stops happen when someone breaks a traffic law and gets pulled over. Checkpoints, on...

The season for celebrations has arrived! Everything from graduation, prom, weddings and a variety of festivals will fill many summer calendars. Unfortunately, along with these celebrations comes the possibility of DUIs and drunk driving accidents. With a bit of...

One of the most commonly misunderstood parts of DUI law is that people assume you have to break the legal limit to be charged. They know that this legal limit is a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08%. They view breath tests as a way to prove whether or not they...

When a police officer pulls someone over because they suspect them of drunk driving, the officer will follow a specific routine. First, they will talk to the driver to see if they admit to drinking.  Next, they may ask the driver to exit the vehicle to perform a field...

One of the quickest ways to sour your holiday spirits is to end up in handcuffs -- but that’s exactly what could happen if you get stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol. Halloween is coming fast, and it’s a major night for drunk...

Allegations of drunk driving will likely lead to criminal charges, big fines and the suspension of your driver's license. When you want to get back on the road or if you need to drive keep your job or take care of your family, you may need to participate in the...