Would you use a personal breathalyzer to determine if you’re sober enough to drive? It would be a good start in being safe behind the wheel and, potentially avoiding a DUI. But, where they are a good tool, they are not foolproof. Almost all breathalyzers—whether personal or those used by the police—require calibration to ensure …
People commonly call Driving Under the Influence (DUI) “drunk driving,” but you don’t actually have to be drunk, or having had to drink at all to be arrested for DUI. DUI actually refers to operating a motor vehicle while unable to do so in a safe manner because you’ve been affected to an appreciable degree by having drunk an alcoholic beverage, taken …
If you’re convicted of a DUI, the judge may have some flexibility in sentencing. However, sometimes the judge has no other choice but to throw you in jail, especially on a second offense. There are several criteria for defining a DUI including: if you drive, or are in actual physical control of a motor …
Your DUI defense doesn’t begin in the courthouse; in fact, it starts right after your arrest. And, your defense continues from that moment through the various phases of your case, including: Discovery Review of the State’s evidence Filing Defense Motions Limiting State’s Evidence Jury Selection Trial Start with a qualified attorney on your side You …
If you are convicted of driving a commercial vehicle with an unlawful alcohol level, you are disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for one year and are not eligible for a hardship license. You must wait the full year, then pay a disqualification reinstatement fee and reinstate your commercial drivers license. If you were transporting hazardous …
Keep in mind that the only real “DUI eraser” is by not drinking and driving. However, if you wind up in an unexpected situation, hiring a good DUI lawyer is the first step to potentially erase a DUI. Click here for more information about getting the right legal representation for you. Have you been arrested …
We wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, each year, thousands of people leave happy gatherings of familieis and friends, thinking they are okay to drive, and get cited and/or arrested for drunk driving; many others lose their lives. Please don’t drink and drive. You Need the Right DUI Lawyer Call Now (877) Parker …
Did you know that tomorrow, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, is often called Blackout Wednesday because people tend to binge drink on that day. It’s dangerous. And it can be deadly. Black Wednesday Police Activities To reduce the impact of Black Wednesday, many of the police departments around the country plan extra patrols on Blackout Wednesday …
Failure to contact a DUI lawyer IMMEDIATELY is the biggest mistake you can make. DUI Laws are specific to every state and DUI lawyers know how to work with the laws effectively. In the end, this will save you money and stress. Your DUI is a mistake. Don’t make another. Don’t go it alone or …
Many clients find that, following a DUI arrest, the first penalty they often suffer ten days after their arrest is having their driver’s license suspended. New laws provide that you may get a hardship license simply from enrolling in DUI school and going to the DMV within 10 days. Is this the right decision for you? …
