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...
Should you trust your breath test results?
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,...
Could a first-time DUI conviction ruin your college career?
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...
Fremont man pleads guilty to DUI
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...
Helping your spouse deal with DUI charges
Drunk driving charges bring many consequences, such as time behind bars, financial penalties, a shattered reputation and career problems. Those facing DUI charges are often impacted by the allegations in other ways as well. For example, some suffer setbacks in their...
Nebraska woman arrested for DUI related to fatal crash
In early February, a collision reportedly occurred between two cars on Interstate 80 in Omaha, Nebraska. Authorities have since completed their investigation into the crash and concluded that alcohol was a factor. The crash killed the driver of one vehicle, a...
Can I drive after a DUI?
If you have been stopped by an officer and eventually arrested for an alleged driving under the influence charge, you will no doubt have many questions about what might happen to you next. One of the big concerns facing any person charged with a DUI offense is whether...
Standardized versus non-standardized field sobriety tests
Nebraska officers may ask suspected DUI drivers to take a field sobriety test. There are two primary kinds: standardized and non-standardized. Today we will look at both. We will see how they compare, where they differ and why you prefer one over the other....
Know the penalties for Nebraska DUI
Nebraska law enforcement can arrest a motorist for driving under the influence if the officer has observed the driver behaving erratically and/or the driver has a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher. Penalties for this conviction depend on any prior DUI charges...
Stress during a traffic stop and DUI charges
For some people, dealing with law enforcement officials can be very difficult. They may become overwhelmed by fear and they may be very worried about what will happen next. This can affect people in many different ways, and unfortunately, it can make their situation...