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Driving under the influence (DUI), which is sometimes called driving while intoxicated, is defined as operating a means of conveyance while excessive amounts of alcohol, or any kind of controlled substance, are present in the body. Currently, all 50 states, including...
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Guide to Dealing with a DUI/DWI Charge
Driving under the influence is a criminal charge and the laws regarding driving under the influence vary from state to state. The laws vary with regard to the amount of alcohol or drug...
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DUI Defense: Field Sobriety Tests and Chemical Tests
Field sobriety tests are subjective tests which police officers might ask a driver to perform on the side of the road following a traffic stop. Chemical tests are also used on the side of the road. The most common chemical test is a portable breathalyzer...
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Legal Defenses During a DUI Trial
A DUI arrest does not guarantee a conviction. Many mistakenly believe if they are arrested and there is a test with a B.A.C. over .08% that there is no defense to avoid conviction or severe punishment. You have rights when charged with DUI...
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Can A DUI Lawyer Help Your Case?
The face of DUI charges has changed considerably over the past few decades. Once, DUI was a relatively minor offense, unless someone was injured as the result. Cases rarely made news and the penalties were limited to fines and possible DUI classes. However, that has changed dramatically today. Now, DUI cases carry severe consequences, the possibility of long jail sentences, incredibly steep fines and the distinct possibility that you will lose your driver's license.
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Driving under the influence is a serious charge filed against motorists that are above the legal limit of intoxication, while wet and reckless is a charge used in plea deals for motorists involved in DUI cases.
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Your Rights During a Police DUI Stop
In most states, a police officer must have probable cause to believe someone is under the influence before he can require a person to submit to a blood alcohol concentration test. For example, in Arizona, in order to prove probable cause, a police officer can...
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If you have been arrested for DUI, it can be a very frightening and confusing time. What steps should you take first? How can you ensure you have the defense that you need?
