Elements of a DUI Case
Elements of a DUI Case
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How do you know if you are "drunk" in the legal sense of the term? It is vital to understand what the state deems as "under the influence," as opposed to what you may feel, yourself. Here, you
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A DUI charge comes with some of the most damaging penalties of any crime where most offenders actually serve relatively little jail time. The serious penalties are partly in effect as a means of highly discouraging this activity. For people actually aware of the true, all-inclusive cost of a DUI...
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Procedures after a Drunk Driving Accident
In 2006, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that almost 18,000 people in the United States were killed in an alcohol-related collision. For this reason, many states have been cracking down on the laws regarding Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges. Punishments are becoming more severe and police can pull drivers over for suspicion of drunk driving. The following are common indicators that tip police officers off to drunk drivers:
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Consequences of a DUI Conviction
The consequences of DUI conviction can be incredibly severe. Most people are aware that DUI carries the risk of jail time, of steep fines and the possibility of losing their driver's license. However, there are many other consequences that go hand in hand with DUI conviction. In many cases, these can be as onerous and taxing as the well-known consequences already mentioned.
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After a DUI Arrest: Booking, Bail and Preparing for Trial
States vary as far as automatic penalties for a first DUI offense and for subsequent offenses. Some states require jail time even for first offense. Unlike other criminal charges, it is possible that you will have to spend some time in jail before having the opportunity...
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Field Sobriety Tests and Answering Police Questions When Suspected of a DUI
Have you or someone you know ever been pulled over for driving under the influence? If you have, there are some key things to consider. Being pulled over by an officer can sometimes be a nerve-racking experience. When a law enforcement officer suspects a person has been drinking and driving, the officer will look for reasons to justify their actions and put you in jail.
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For individuals facing DUI/DWI charges, you are not alone. In fact according to the Department of Justice, there were over 1.4 million DUI arrests of the approximately 212 million licensed driver
