DUI

DUI & DWI Legal Blogs & News from DUI Lawyers & Criminal Law Firms – USA, UK & Global.

Anything You Post Can And Will Be Used Against You

April 25, 2013

Social media has quickly become a force to be reckoned with. From the relatively quick rise and fall of Myspace to the monopolistic takeover of Facebook, social media has become a part of many people’s everyday lives. Unfortunately, with this phenomenon being such a huge part of the modern day world, it was bound to […]

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3 Ways to Avoid Getting a DUI

April 11, 2013

(US law) Few life experiences are as rattling as the flashing lights and siren of a patrol car suddenly assaulting your senses when you’re driving home at night. Are you about to get a DUI? Image Credit Follow these three tips to avoid a drunk driving arrest, and your odds of avoiding such a charge […]

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Can A DUI Affect Employment?

April 11, 2013

(Guest post; mainly based on criminal laws in the United States) DUI is an acronym for driving under the influence. DWI (driving while intoxicated) is the other phrase that is commonly used to refer to DUI. Whereas DUI is widely regarded as a misdemeanor in the United States, the consequences for operating an automobile while […]

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What to do if another driver is under the influence of drugs

March 28, 2013

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be dangerous not only for the person behind the wheel, but also for other road users. If you encounter an intoxicated driver on the road, it is best to keep a safe distance from them. Don’t try to intervene or do anything that might cause an […]

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Do Home Breathalyzer Tests Really Work?

March 22, 2013

Home Breathalyzer Technology There’s a wide variety of home breathalyzers on the market today and consumers will find two technologies being used: semiconductor-based sensing technology and fuel cell technology. Fuel cell technology is also one of the main choices in law enforcement breathalyzers. It has higher precision and accuracy but many units are too expensive […]

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Dealing with a DUI

March 13, 2013

A DUI is not just a minor moving violation. Depending on the severity of the case, you may be facing either misdemeanor or felony charges. Driving under the influence is one of the most common misdemeanor crimes committed in the United States, and to reduce the number of impaired drivers on the road, courts are […]

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Can Police Force Drivers to Take a Blood Test?

March 10, 2013

Many individuals disagree with DUI checkpoints, and now another heated debate has surfaced – Should police be allowed to draw a blood test without a valid warrant, and without the driver’s permission? This question was thrust into the spotlight earlier this year when a Missouri drunk driver refused to take a blood test without a […]

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Do Diet Drinks Increase Alcohol Levels?

March 7, 2013

Many social drinkers mix diet soda with alcoholic beverages to boost the taste or reduce calories consumed. However, there’s a huge downside to this common practice and it includes a higher chance for getting arrested for DUI. Studies prove that diet soda directly affects higher blood alcohol readings. Why do Diet Drinks Increase Alcohol Readings? […]

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DUI “SCARLET LETTER”

March 7, 2013

The State of Texas has taken on a new type of punishment for some DUI offenders.  This type of punishment is called “shock probation”.  An example of this punishment can be observed in the case involving Michael Glacona. Glacona pled guilty to driving under the influence after he was involved in an automobile accident resulting […]

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What To Do After A DUI Arrest

February 25, 2013

(Guest post, US criminal law) If you have just been arrested for your first DUI, then you may be feeling confused and frightened. You may be wondering about which steps you should take to make sure that you get the best defense possible, and you may even have questions about your future, such as whether […]

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