Drinking and driving is always dangerous, and is rarely legally advisable. Still, many individuals who make the poor choice to drink and drive make it home safely without incident and without harming themselves or others. Unfortunately, some drunk driving results in...
Drunk Driving
When to consider pretrial diversion
Many people facing criminal charges are surprised to learn that many prosecutors and judges are willing to consider alternatives to traditional sentencing, depending on the nature of the alleged offense and the other options available. These alternatives are known as...
Were you really “driving” when you received DUI charges?
It is not always clear whether or not you are legally safe to be in your vehicle after drinking, even if you do not believe that you are actually "driving" the vehicle. There are a number of factors to consider before you get behind the wheel of a vehicle after...
You may still face DUI charges if you pass a breathalyzer test
If you get pulled over for drunk driving, you should be very mindful of your behavior. Even in instances where you can demonstrate that your blood alcohol level does not exceed the legal limit, a police officer may still charge you with being "under the influence."...
Challenging the validity of field sobriety test results
Drunk driving charges are always a serious matter, and it is of course never legally advisable to get behind the wheel after you've been drinking. However, the field tests that an officer may use to determine whether or not you are driving drunk are not foolproof, and...
How do I seal my DUI conviction?
So, you've received DUI charges, and the prospects of beating the rap don't look good. Do you build a strong defense, or do you try to mitigate the damages of the conviction? Many drivers face DUI charges that have very few grounds for a strong defense and may believe...
Can I get a DUI on a bicycle?
Most people understand from a young age that it is both dangerous and illegal to drink and drive an automobile. Not only does drinking and driving pose significant dangers to individuals who drink and drive, it also results in criminal charges quite regularly. What...
Be careful what you say in a DUI stop
Drinking and driving is never a good idea, but individuals still choose to get behind the wheel after drinking each and every day. Should you find yourself pulled over by police after drinking, you must be careful in what you say and do. Police officers have a great...
When is drunk driving not drunk driving?
Drunk driving charges are difficult to face, and in some cases, may come as a complete surprise. While most of us think of drunk driving as occurring when someone is physically operating a vehicle in motion while the driver is intoxicated, not all of these elements...
Is drunk driving justified if I’m in danger?
Drunk driving charges are never something you want to face, but, in some cases, driving while intoxicated is either beyond your control or the best of several bad options. While they are not very common, some defenses of drunk driving don't attempt to discount the...





