When a police officer pulls someone over, they need to have a reason to do so. It can be minor. For instance, someone could technically be pulled over for driving just slightly above the speed limit or for executing a turn without using their blinker. The key thing to...
Drunk driving charges are a serious matter that can result in significant consequences, especially if the motorist who is facing scrutiny is convicted. Sentences for a conviction often include fines, imprisonment, court-ordered programs, ignition interlock...
If a police officer suspects someone of drunk driving, they typically need evidence beyond their personal suspicions to arrest that driver. One of the first ways an officer can screen someone for intoxication is through a series of field sobriety tests. Field sobriety...
If you want to avoid problems during a DUI stop, following some basic guidelines and being aware of your rights are important. While it can be a scary and stressful situation, when you know what to do, it can take some of the concern out of it. Here are some tips to...
One important thing to keep in mind when you’re driving is that, while the police do you need to have a reason to stop your car, it’s usually fairly easy for them to find one. Most officers can discover some reason to legally stop a vehicle if they want to do so. In...
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...
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...
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...