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 […]
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 intend to plead guilty to DUI, then you might not need an attorney. In this Drunk Drivers Rights article we will help you decide whether to hire a DUI attorney or go it alone. DUI First Offence with a High Blood Alcohol Level If you’re blood alcohol level was significantly above the legal limit, the chances […]
The term “reasonable suspicion” is not a high legal threshold to meet. It’s much lower than “probable cause.” Since the U.S. Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures, just about any traffic stop falls within this protection. In this Drunk Drivers Rights article we will explain what “reasonable suspicion of drunk driving” means and its implications for you. Defining […]
What it means to be drunk is hard to define. By law, if your blood alcohol is .080 or above, state DUI laws dictate that you will be ruled drunk by the courts whether or not your behavior shows you to be drunk. The terms vary, with “impaired” and “intoxicated” being used in most states. […]
If you are stopped on suspicion of drunk driving, there are several different types of DUI tests that state DUI laws allow as evidence. Here’s an overview of the testing for DUI that happens in most communities. If you’re not familiar with any of the terms used, see a detailed DUI glossary for definitions. In […]