A DUI conviction can come with more consequences than you are prepared to take on. While you may not want to plead guilty in your case, you may not be sure if it is possible to defend against your charges. More than a million people get arrested for DUIs each year,...
Driving under influence (DUI) is a very serious offense no matter where you are, and the severity of the punishment following a conviction tends to increase depending on the number of previous convictions. Like in other states, a first DUI offense is treated...
If you are accused of driving under the influence, one of the things that you could need to do upon conviction is use an ignition interlock device. The cost and restrictions of this device are good reasons to defend yourself and to fight against an unfair DUI...
It’s illegal for police officers to initiate a traffic stop just because they feel like it. They must have a reason, but the standard for that reason is much lower than what’s needed for an arrest. Reasonable suspicion means that the officer saw something that led...
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a risk on many fronts. For example, it impairs your ability to operate a motor vehicle, thus increasing the risk of an accident. Furthermore, if a police officer has reason to believe you’re under the influence, they won’t...
Never assume that going to bed means all of the alcohol leaves your system. You can still be drunk the next morning, and there are plenty of cases of people getting arrested on DUI charges even though they claim they haven’t had anything to drink that day. The issue...
Driving under the influence, regardless of your age, is a mistake you don’t want to make. Not only can it result in your arrest, but it can affect your personal life, career, finances and so much more. DUI as a minor comes with its own set of challenges. In the state...
Driving under the influence of alcohol doesn’t always result in trouble with the law, but when it does it’s critical that you take the appropriate steps to protect your legal rights. There are many ways to defend yourself against drunk driving charges, and with the...
DUI checkpoints are legal in the state of Tennessee, so there’s always a chance you could find yourself face to face with an officer of the law. While there’s no guarantee of trouble, if you’ve been drinking you’re likely to have concerns about what will happen....
Drunk driving allegations are serious, as a conviction can result in large fines, community service, license suspension and even prison time. So, if you’re pulled over for suspicion of DUI in Memphis, it’s important to know what to expect. Here are the basics of...
