Not many people realize how few drinks it takes for an average person’s blood alcohol content to exceed the legal standard of 0.08%. Generally, depending on how much one has eaten, a couple of drinks could be enough to push someone past the limit. It is not necessary...
Drunk driving allegations can have a tremendous impact on your life. Mere accusations can damage your reputation, thereby affecting your employment and your standing in the community, but a criminal conviction can result in hefty fines, license suspension or...
Getting a DUI is a quick way to end up in debt and to face several other penalties. DUIs affect you in a variety of ways, not just by potentially leading to jail time or fines. This may be your first DUI charge. If it is, then you should take the time to work through...
Perhaps it was a couple of beers at the Superbowl party or a cocktail at happy hour after work that led you to see blue and red lights flashing in your rear-view mirror on your drive home. Before you know it, you’ve been charged with driving under the influence, and...
Most in Memphis likely can agree as to the need for local law enforcement officials to protect the public for potential criminal activity. At the same time, however, officials should not be given free rein to do whatever they want when prosecuting one who has...
Many people claim to have tips and tricks that allow them to drink without becoming too drunk to drive. The fact is that alcohol impairment begins earlier than most people think. Physical effects can be present even before a person reaches the legal limit, which is...
Driving under the influence is a very serious crime with very serious consequences. Accordingly, many people charged with a DUI are worried that they might end up with jail time. As explained by Very Well Mind, jail time is a very real possibility after being arrested...
When someone is pulled over for drunk driving, they may be immediately overwhelmed with high levels of stress. Unfortunately, this stress may persist long after they are stopped by a law enforcement official, and it may continue to impact their lives in various ways...
When people are pulled over for suspected drunk driving, a law enforcement official may conduct a breathalyzer test to determine whether or not the driver is under the influence of alcohol. If they notice that someone was driving erratically, they may be convinced...
If you are facing charges for driving while intoxicated in Memphis based off the results of a breath test, you may be asking yourself why is it that law enforcement officers measure your breath to determine the alcohol content of your blood. Would not a blood sample...
