DUI Basics

Basics of a Drunk Driving Case

Driving a vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic substance is not only a crime but also a major concern among citizens in the United States. Every year, more than 45,000 people receive injuries severe enough that they must be hospitalized. In addition, according the Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD), approximately 17,000 people injured in drunk driving accidents are killed because of drunk drivers.

Underage Drinking and DUI

There is a national effort to crack down on underage DUI and it is a policy which the public overwhelmingly supports. Zero tolerance policies mean it is illegal for anyone under age 21 to operate a motor vehicle with any amount of alcohol in his system. In most states...

DUI Frequently Asked Questions

What other tests can be required of suspected drunk drivers? If a police officer has reasonable suspicion that a driver has been drinking, he or she can ask the driver to take a breath or chemical test. The breath test can be administered in the field or back at the police station... Is the breath test accurate? In most cases, yes. However, some instances have been recorded where the driver’s pre-existing medical condition or the interference from nearby radio waves can cause the device to give an inaccurate reading What punishments can occur if I am convicted of a DUI? More often than not, first time offenders spend a night in the “drunk tank,” a holding cell where they are required to sober up before going home, and are given a fine. However, repeat offenders can pay heavier fines

Penalties and Consequences of a DUI Conviction

A person charged with DUI or a person who refuses to take a breathalyzer test, may immediately have his licensed suspended. Some states have passed laws which require a sentence of over 365 days for a second or third...

DUI Case: Drivers License Sanctions and Procedures

At a DMV hearing, a DUI defendent awaiting license suspension has the opportunity to explain to the court why his license should not be suspended, or why he deserves to have a provisional license due to the hardship he might incur with...

DUI and Insurance Rates

The long term effects of a DUI conviction include the loss of driving privileges for a period of time but also the increase of the motorist’s insurance rates as well.