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Is The Drink-Driving Message Really Getting Through?

December 11, 2012

The don’t drink and drive message has been a part of many anti-alcohol and drinking awareness campaigns through the years. Many approaches have been used, from television ads to community and law enforcement efforts.  Responsible Drinking Campaigns Many alcohol vendors have jumped on the bandwagon to encourage patrons to drink responsibly. In fact, every holiday […]

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A DUI Lawyer Brings Clarity to an Uncertain Time

November 16, 2012

If you receive a DUI charge in Edmonton or another area of Canada, your world can turn upside down in an instant. Suddenly, those fun times you had at a party with friends seem like nothing more than a distant memory. You can’t go back and change what’s happened, but you can at least hire […]

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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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What You Can Expect if You Drink and Drive and Get Caught Twice in PA

August 4, 2012

If you get caught driving under the influence a second time in the state of Pennsylvania, you can expect much harsher treatment than if it was only your first offense. A 2nd DUI in PA can mean a jail sentence. And, we’re not just talking about a 2nd offense in a few months. They go […]

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