The holiday season frequently inspires an uptick in DUI checkpoints. As celebrations heighten, so does the risk of impaired driving incidents. The combination of holiday gatherings, alcohol consumption and an increase in vehicles on the road creates a potentially...
DUI charges are relatively common in Virginia. The accepted Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) for drivers is only 0.08%. That means even after only one drink, a person could be over the legal limit. DUI convictions are often overlooked, but the reality is that they can be...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Pennsylvania can cause a host of challenges. People who plead guilty or get convicted may have to serve time in jail. A judge can order them to pay large fines. They will also potentially lose their driver's licenses. Even...
A chemical breath test is theoretically a reliable means of establishing chemical impairment. These devices take a sample of exhaled air and look for chemical molecules within a certain family. Unfortunately, alcohol is not the only compound that will trigger positive...
When it comes to impairment caused by alcohol, the average person struggles to recognize when they should not drive. Even those who frequently drink alcohol may have a hard time knowing when to hand the keys over to a friend or call a cab. People now have the option...
When a police officer pulls someone over during a traffic stop, they will likely ask them some questions. Examples of these include: How fast were you going? Where were you headed? Where are you coming from? Do you know why I pulled you over? Drivers are sometimes...
The police are certainly on the lookout for drunk drivers, and they may even know where many of these drivers will be located. In many cities, there are well-known bar districts or areas where nightlife is simply more common. There are also restaurant districts where...
The police have the right to pull over a vehicle when there is reasonable suspicion that a driver is performing, will perform or has performed a criminal activity. For example, a vehicle that is swerving between lanes, speeding or running red lights may be operated by...
A DUI charge can lead to license suspension, incarceration and fines, which can follow drivers for a long time. Drunk driving is also one of the biggest causes of fatal car accidents. Many people believe they can avoid DUI charges if they use a technique they were...
If the police see you driving poorly, they might stop you to check if you are driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs. A lot can happen at a DUI stop, from being questioned by the police to being requested to take tests. Thus, it can be easy to...