Police officers can stop anyone on suspicion of drunk driving but they have to have probably cause. Know how to avoid being stopped when you are obeying the law While it often takes insurmountable evidence in order for a DUI charge to stick to an individual, a police officer has the right to pull a […]
If you are charged with a drunk driving offense you must take it seriously, but you still have rights. The seriousness of driving under the influence (DUI) is reflected by the severity of the penalties facing those convicted of the offense. Anyone charged with driving while drunk will need the assistance of a criminal defense […]
Regardless of the state you are in, if you receive a DUI then you will eventually have to face the charges. Every state except Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Tennessee and Wisconsin belong to the Interstate Drivers License Compact (IDLC). This means when you are arrested for DUI in a member state belonging to the IDLC you […]
Alcohol is not the only substance that is considered during a drunk driving stop. Drugs are included, so you need to know the laws on illegal drugs and legal prescription drug use while driving. All 50 states will have alcohol and drug laws and penalty structure on the books as it applies to driving under […]
There is no such thing as a good driving conviction, but some charges are not as bad as others. Drivers who are convicted of dangerous driving offenses rarely intend to hurt or kill people, but many people are injured or killed as a result of the negligence, recklessness, or driving while under the influence of […]
The reason for hiring a skilled attorney is to defend your case, not plea it out in court. Most citizens fail to realize that their right for fair hearing means remaining silent and request a phone call to hire a lawyer. Here are five myths about DUI charges and their realities that people need to […]
There are ways to dispute the results of a breathalyzer test, but you must have a DUI attorney there to represent you. When you are pulled over by a police officer and given a breathalyzer test, the results are not necessarily an indication that you are guilty of the charges. Regardless what results the testing […]
Being stopped for suspicion of driving under the influence is a serious charge, but you do have rights. However, there may also be strong consequences if you refuse a breathalyzer. What will happen if I refuse a Breathalyzer test? What is the next step that I may do? Many police officers on a routine traffic […]
A person charged with a DUI (Driving under the influence) offense can anticipate paying for a number of expenses. These expenses may include the cost of legal representation; court fees, fines and penalties; traffic fines; and, if court ordered, the cost of DUI driving classes. Every state has a set of laws regarding DUI offenses […]
The IRS offers a long list of income tax deductions for taxpayers which includes legal fees for certain people. If you had a DUI charge this year, then you are probably wondering if your defense costs will be tax deductible when you file income taxes. The answer isn’t as simple as you might expect and […]