DUI Articles
The following are articles that relate to DUI and drunk driving. The articles maybe state specific so make sure you know the location the article was written for.
Can You Get a DUI While Riding a Bicycle? Have you ever wondered if you could just ride your bike up the block to the local tavern and ride it back down after a night of drinking? Hopefully this article can answer your questions about whether or not you can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) for riding a bike drunk. Last Edited On: Aug 07, 11:32 Should You Ever Refuse a Breathalyzer Test? When arrested for DUI you are offered the option of refusing the breathalyzer test, often with increased penalties involved. But should you ever exercise that option? Read below to find out. Last Edited On: Nov 24, 16:04 What to Do If You Are Stopped on Suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated You're driving home after meeting up with some of your colleagues at happy hour. You had a couple of drinks but you felt fine to drive home. You change lanes without signaling and then you see them. Flashing lights in your rearview mirror. You know you haven't done anything wrong but your hands tighten on the steering wheel and you feel your heart begin to beat faster. What you do in the next few moments can alter your life in ways you can scarcely imagine. Last Edited On: Sep 05, 13:08 Field Sobriety Test Problems This article discusses common problems of field sobriety tests and judging DWI based on commonly given tests. In recent years, federal, state, and local governments have focused on awareness campaigns about the dangers of drinking and driving. It is important for people to understand the consequences of getting behind the wheel after imbibing alcohol and for everyone to realize the personal and legal issues that arise if accused of DWI. If a person is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, law enforcement officers may have reason to pull the individual over and conduct field sobriety tests. Last Edited On: Aug 13, 15:20 DUI - Blood Alcohol Content and the Effect of Time If you drive, you've probably heard at least a little about the infamous blood alcohol content standard. The magic number these days for using it to determine whether a person is driving drunk is .08. That being said, the issue of how consuming alcohol results in such a measurement over time is very misunderstood. Last Edited On: Aug 13, 15:16 Why You Should Let Your Attorney Do the Speaking Getting arrested or accused of a crime is not exactly a fun thing. The naturally tendency when this happens is to want to explain your side of things. This seems logical, but can really get you into more trouble. As a defendant, you should let your attorney do all the talking unless they tell you it is okay. Last Edited On: Aug 13, 15:15
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