The justification for driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Nebraska often consists of someone's behavior at the wheel combined with chemical evidence. Police officers can use certain driving decisions or mistakes as the basis for a traffic stop that eventually...
Drunk Driving
2 ways a DUI will affect your finances
A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) has some obvious costs. For example, the judge may issue you with a fine or order you to pay to attend an alcohol education program. These alone can put a dent in your budget. Yet you also need to prepare for further...
Driving under the influence: How much is too much alcohol?
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...
2 things police must show to arrest you for a DUI
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...
Breathalyzer results are not always accurate
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...
What happens to your driver’s license after a Nebraska DUI?
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...
Risks of a DUI when you have no alcohol in your system
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....
What may result from an aggravated DUI charge in Nebraska?
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...
3 FAQs about ignition interlock devices
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,...