After your initial arrest, you may find yourself involved in the criminal justice system for the first time in your life. As such, you may be confused about the various types of hearings and proceedings that are related to DUI charges. Here is what you should know...
It seems like an impossible conundrum. You get pulled over by the cops on suspicion of drunk driving. You know that you haven’t had a drop of alcohol or other drugs, so you readily submit a breath sample when asked by the police officer. You are astonished when it...
If police officers want to arrest drunk drivers, one might wonder why they do not simply wait outside of local bars for people to head home. Would it be legal for them to do so? Technically, yes, the police can wait outside of bars, clubs and other entertainment...
You pull over as soon as you hear the sirens or notice the flashing lights behind you. When the officer walks up to your vehicle, you readily admit that you had been at a party or out to dinner because you only had one drink. The officer has you exit the vehicle and...
The arrest/court aspect of a DUI is clearly your first concern after an arrest. You may wonder whether the traffic stop was valid, what the fines may look like or what defenses you may have if the case is going to trial. Whether this is your first DUI or not, the...
As a tourist, you never want to face criminal charges somewhere you’re not from. It can be a major hassle that requires you to come back to the area for hearings or a trial. You’re not somewhere you’re familiar, so it’s not surprising that an arrest or accusations of...
A police officer does not need to give you a breath test or a blood test to arrest you for driving under the influence. If they have reasonable suspicion to make a stop, they can put you through field sobriety tests. If you fail those tests, they can then arrest you...
You go out drinking with a friend. At the end of the night, you remark that you think you’re too drunk to drive. No problem, your friend tells you. You’ll just stop and have a cup of coffee. That will sober you up so that you can drive home safely. This is a common...
Naturally, most DUI charges happen to those who are driving cars, trucks and other vehicles. But does changing your mode of transportation protect you from a potential DUI? Say, for instance, that you plan to go out drinking with some friends who are in town for the...
From a police perspective, there’s a lot that goes into setting up and managing a DUI checkpoint. However, once everything is in place, they only have one thing on their mind: finding people who are driving under the influence of alcohol. The best way to avoid trouble...