The right to drive is a privilege that should be respected and valued. Sometimes, however, we can have a lapse in judgment, especially when under the influence of alcohol. Losing your license due to a DUI charge can be frustrating and disruptive to your life, but it’s...
Drunk Driving
Why would a police officer stop you for suspicion of drunk driving?
Police officers who are out on patrol have a duty to keep the roads safe. One way they do this is by stopping drivers who appear to be impaired. They can conduct a traffic stop if they have reason to believe the driver is intoxicated. The standard for a traffic stop...
Should you submit to field sobriety tests if stopped for DUI?
You got together with the gang from work and tossed back a few drinks with the happy hour crowd. You knew you probably shouldn’t have gotten behind the wheel for the drive home, but you decided to tempt fate anyway. By the time you saw those blue lights behind you,...
Can you refuse a field sobriety test for medical reasons?
You may be driving home after a night of celebration with a few friends. You see flashing red and blue lights behind you and wonder if you had too much to drink. After stopping for the police officer, you learn that they spotted you weaving in your lane. As the...
Will a DUI result in deportation?
Driving under the influence is a serious offense. There are harsh penalties that people may face for committing DUIs, including fines and imprisonment in some cases. The good news is that most DUI cases won’t result in deportation, but if you’re an immigrant who is in...
What are the penalties if you plead guilty to a first DUI charge?
When a person gets behind the wheel after having something alcoholic to drink, they take a dangerous gamble. First, they gamble with their own life and safety by making the assumption that there won't be any kind of incident when they drive. Even skilled drivers can...