DUI law blog

Philadelphia DUI? Steps You Should Take Before Going to Trial

September 2, 2013

Philadelphia DUI? Steps You Should Take Before Going to Trial   Being arrested can be a particularly harrowing experience for first-time defendants. Without a careful and considered approach to managing one’s legal affairs, innocent parties can be baited into making incriminating statements and the less innocent parties may have their rights violated. Anyone arrested for […]

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The Legality and Validity of DUI Checkpoints

January 4, 2013

There’s no doubt about it – intoxicated driving kills. Since the dawn of the automobile, law enforcement officers have been fighting a battle against intoxicated driving, and today, one of the weapons they use most often is the DUI checkpoint. Unfortunately, while DUI checkpoints are quite useful in catching intoxicated drivers, they are not without […]

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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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How Many DUIs Does It Take To Get Jail Time?

July 18, 2012

(US criminal law) If you’re considering drinking and driving, and you think that you’ll simply lose your license or pay a fine if you get caught, you may want to think again. The fact is, in states like Virginia for example, impaired drivers can face jail time, even on their first offense. DUI as a […]

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DUI Laws in Boston – What They Mean for You

June 15, 2012

If you are caught driving with a blood alcohol level of more than .08 percent in Boston, you will be arrested for driving under the influence, or DUI. It’s important to hire a Boston DUI attorney to help you prepare your defense to DUI; DUI laws are complex, and you don’t want to risk major […]

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