Facing a DUI conviction is a worrying time. When you’re looking at charges for the third time, the consequences are going to be more serious if you’re convicted. It’s likely to have an impact on many aspects of your life including your career, your ability to drive...
The standard blood alcohol content (BAC) permitted for drivers across the United States is 0.08%. Anyone testing over this will automatically be charged with DUI (driving under the influence) or whatever a particular state calls it. Utah is the exception, where the...
When the police pulled you over after having a drink with a friend, you felt confident you would soon be on your way. After all, you only consumed a small amount of alcohol and can drive safely. After talking with the officer for a few minutes, they suddenly announce...
If you sometimes take the car to the bar or drive to a friend's house for food and drinks, you might consider getting a personal breath testing machine. You can find them cheaply on the internet, yet relying on one may cost you much more than the initial purchase...
If the police have charged you with driving while intoxicated (DWI) it’s crucial you don’t just assume they are right. A DWI conviction will have severe consequences for you, so it’s always worth considering what defense options are available. One option you might not...
While DWI charges are relatively common, they are not something to take lightly. They are far more serious than many of the other driving offenses the police might stop you for. Accepting the charge without a fight ensures you will walk away with a criminal record...
If the police stop you and charge you with driving while intoxicated (DWI), you know it’s not a good thing. Yet you might not realize quite how much of a bad thing it could be if you are convicted. Courts can apply a variety of penalties, which increase with further...
For a lot of folks, summer is the best time of the year. They enjoy the sun, the community events, increased social gatherings and more. There’s also a good deal of alcohol consumption that happens in the summer. While there’s nothing wrong with kicking back and...
Certain aspects of your DWI case could enhance the sentence you receive following a guilty verdict. As a result, you could end up with a stiffer penalty than you would have had these factors been absent from your case. They are known as aggravating factors, and if you...
Many outside factors can affect the results of Breathalyzers used in Somerset County traffic stops. For example, if you recently used mouthwash or applied toothache medicine, it could lead to a false positive. In another example, the presence of chemicals like...