DUI

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

How to Expunge a DUI

November 12, 2012

When a trooper pulls you off the road for DUI or DWI, details of the arrest will be put on record. The record can stain your reputation and can hinder your future employment. You don’t have to live in the nightmares of your DUI arrest or charge; you can wipe it off and produce a […]

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What are the Penalties of DUI?

November 10, 2012

Each state has its own road and traffic laws or statutes that cover penalties of driving under the influence (DUI). You can ask a DUI attorney in your area for the specifics of the matter in your state, or you can read state and local (cities and counties) driving laws. There are general penalties associated […]

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What if I Refuse the DUI Breath Test?

November 9, 2012

Each state has its own rules and procedures to follow in dealing with driving under the influence (DUI). But for general purposes, there are common grounds by which states agree on. A blood alcohol content test is a procedure necessary to establish proof and evidence on implied driving under the influence charges. Chemical tests and […]

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DUI – It’s Not JUST About Alcohol

November 8, 2012

The first thing that comes to mind when someone receives a DUI charge is alcohol intoxication, but alcohol is not the only substance that can lead to a driving under the influence charge. Intoxication can include the influence of prescription medicines as well as illegal controlled substances. It is also important to understand that intoxicated […]

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Are DUI Laws Unfairly Targeting Younger People?

November 7, 2012

Nobody wants to face a driving under the influence (DUI) charge, and the lump in the pit of a minor’s stomach when they see blue lights behind them is likely much larger than in a driver’s who is legally allowed to drink. There is no debate to the fact that drinking and driving is unsafe […]

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What To Do When DUI Becomes A Felony?

October 17, 2012

Everybody dreads the idea of being charged with any criminal offense, so most people’s hearts start pounding out of their chest if they’ve had a few drinks and see flashing blue lights behind them on the road. Getting a driving under the influence (DUI) charge is a serious offense which can lead to severe fines, […]

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What Is The Intoxilizer Margin Of Error?

October 16, 2012

Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is considered a serious offense in the United States, so much so that the U.S. Government threatened to pull highway funding from states that didn’t recognize .08 percent as the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) level for driving. Breathalyzers have become the common test for driver impairment throughout […]

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The Basics of DUI and DWI Laws

October 2, 2012

Your first course of action when facing a DUI or DWI charge is consulting a DWI lawyer. A DWI lawyer will have the experience necessary to understand the specific laws related to each charge in your specific state. Laws regarding punishments for intoxicated driving are different for every state, so it is important to seek […]

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Effects a DUI Can Have on Your License

September 27, 2012

(US criminal law) Being convicted of a DUI comes with many consequences, but one of the most overlooked is the effect a DUI conviction can have on your driver’s license. From the loss of driving privileges to points being added onto your license and more, being convicted of a DUI can truly wreak havoc on […]

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Possible Defenses to a DUI Charge

September 26, 2012

(US criminal law) Driving under the influence is a serious crime. There are few defenses to a charge of driving under the influence, and anyone accused of driving under the influence should contact a local attorney to discuss his or her options. Most allegations of driving under the influence include officer testimony regarding specific behaviors […]

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