Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie have been arrested and made headlines for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Unfortunately, this isn’t just a Hollywood phenomenon. About three in every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time in their lives and nearly 17,000 people are killed each year in drunk driving accidents (NHTSA, 2001). We will detail the laws, penalties, and criminal defenses for those charged with this crime.
Ever wonder what actually constitutes as a DUI? Did you know that you can get a DUI for sitting in the drivers seat of your car while intoxicated, even if you aren’t driving the vehicle?...
If you are convicted of getting a DUI you can expect a lot of things to change. You can have your license restricted or revoked, you can end up in jail, and you can pay an arm and a leg in...
If you’re pulled over by a police officer who suspects that you’ve been drinking and driving he or she may want to run some routine field sobriety tests to make sure that you are okay to be ...
Driving under the influence is easily avoidable. Have a sober friend drive you, call a cab, take a bus, walk, etc. There is really no reason to be roaming the roads while intoxicated! Learn ...
