An experienced DUI lawyer can often keep their clients out of jail following a drunk-driving conviction. What are the alternatives a good drunk driving lawyer can negotiate for a client? In this Drunk Drivers Rights guide we outline the most common alternatives to jail after being convicted of DUI. House Arrest This will require wearing an electronic […]
Many states have changed DUI and DWI laws in the last few years to close loopholes, make them more fair or stiffen penalties. Sometimes the changes work, but they often create more problems than they solve. Many DUI and DWI laws can be exploited by good drunk driving attorneys. In this Drunk Drivers Rights guide outline the top […]
If you’ve been arrested for DUI on the basis of a blood alcohol content that exceeded the legal limit, you’ll need a good defense or you will be convicted. An experienced drunk driving attorney will examine the evidence and ask you questions about the circumstances surrounding your arrest and being tested for blood alcohol content. […]
If you’ve lost your license due to a DUI conviction, you may be able to receive a conditional license that allows you to drive under certain conditions. In this Drunk Drivers Rights guide explains what a conditional license is, how to apply and your chances of getting one. A Conditional License Allows You to Drive When Necessary The […]
Alcohol and teenage drivers can be a deadly combination. As a parent, keeping your teen from driving drunk is a high priority. In this Drunk Drivers Rights guide we outline the top 10 steps you can take to reduce the risk that your teen will make the decision to drink and drive. Limit Access to Alcohol Many teenagers […]
The good news is that education is working. DUI arrests, accidents and fatalities are generally down across the country. Last year, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, roughly 1,200 accident fatalities were recorded nationally during the holiday period, down about 20% from just 10 years ago. About 40% of those accidents involved alcohol. […]
More DUI arrests are made during holidays, but most judges are not more strict about penalties. They are not more lenient either. Many states have mandatory sentencing laws for drunk drivers. Where those laws don’t exist and judges have more discretion, judges vary on how strictly they sentence. In this Drunk Drivers Rights guide we will discuss […]
This is a defense that has been tried many times – seeking to have a DUI overturned when the person was driving due to an emergency situation. However, it is rarely successful. In this Drunk Drivers Rights guide we discuss whether a DUI can be overturned if you were driving due to an emergency. Types of Emergencies […]
If you are arrested for suspicion of DUI based on a field sobriety test or breath test, you may be able to request to have another breath test taken at the police station. Whether or not you’ll be able to varies by jurisdiction. In most states, you have the right to request a urine test […]
Once you’ve been convicted of driving and driving, you cannot be sentenced more harshly even if you appeal the conviction and lose. That would be considered something like double jeopardy –being sentenced for the same offense twice as opposed to being tried for the same crime twice. In this Drunk Drivers Rights guides we outline what will happen if […]