When people picture an intoxicated or drunk driver, the image that comes to mind is a staggering incoherent individual who is not in their right senses. However, this is not always the case. You may appear perfectly normal and sober, yet your blood-alcohol...

If the police ticket you with driving under the influence (DUI), it is essential to examine all possible defense options. DUIs have harsh consequences, so it is worth a little of your time and money to look for ways to fight them. Sometimes the best way to challenge...

You might think that the results of a Breathalyzer are the final say for your DUI charges, but this may not be the case. Sometimes Breathalyzer tests are inaccurate. What may lead to inaccurate readings? Like all other machines, Breathalyzers are prone to fail at some...

During most traffic stops, the only real risk that people face is financial loss and points added to their driving record. However, when the police officer suspects that a driver is impaired by alcohol and/or drugs, the potential consequences that driver faces...

Although driving under the influence of alcohol greatly increases your chances of getting a DUI, there are times when someone may face DUI charges without having a sip of alcohol. That is because there are other drugs and medications that affect driving ability....

Nebraska law adds to the severity of a DUI charge and enhances the penalties when a motorist's blood alcohol content tests at 0.15% or more. As noted on the Nebraska Legislature website, a judge may revoke your license for a first-time enhanced offense, which may...

A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol may expose you to a few different penalties, including the loss of your driving privileges. Fortunately, you may be able to apply for an ignition interlock permit.  With this permit, you may drive only vehicles...

If you have been pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving in Nebraska, you may have been asked to submit to a breath test. Law enforcement officers use these devices to measure your blood alcohol content level without taking an actual blood test. Using this reading,...

Nebraska college students have a world of possibilities ahead of them. It is tempting to use this time to experiment and try new things -- everything from scholastic endeavors to social life.  But mistakes at this stage in life can have far-reaching consequences. This...

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can display a great indifference for the safety of others. At the same time, sometimes people do not intend to get behind the wheel while intoxicated; indeed, oftentimes such offenses may be a sign of compulsive behavior...