Ignition interlock devices are tools that often accompany DUI convictions. These devices have gained popularity thanks to their ability to reduce drunk driving incidents, but they also help motorists retain their driving privileges. Understanding how IIDs work is key...
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Can certain foods or medications alter a breath test?
Nothing will make your heart beat faster than a police officer's lights in your rearview. While you feel confident you did not break the law, the officer may still ask you to submit to a breath test. What happens, though, if it comes back positive even if you have not...
Are there benefits to using an ignition interlock device?
Driving under the influence has many repercussions that could impact your life for years to come. Overcoming your mistake and being able to move on with your life requires a commitment to change. One resource that could help you turn your life around is an ignition...
How a DUI can impact your college education
A DUI conviction carries a range of consequences that can extend into various aspects of your life, including your college education. Understanding the potential effects of a DUI on your academic journey is essential for making informed decisions and navigating this...
Can you prove your arrest is the result of an improper DUI stop?
If you find yourself under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol, it may seem like there is nothing you can do to defend yourself. The reality is that you likely do have options available to you, particularly if the charges against you are the result of an...
What are possible outcomes of a first-offense DUI?
Getting a DUI for the first time could be a scary time for you. You know that drunk driving is a serious crime, and you may be waiting for a Mississippi judge to throw the book at you. Fortunately, state law is specific about how a judge can sentence a first-time DUI...
5 tips to prevent drunk driving
Most people know and heed the common knowledge that drinking alcohol and driving do not mix. Operating any vehicle under the influence can lead to fatalities, injuries, property damage and legal consequences such as a DUI conviction. According to the Centers for...
How can cold medicine increase your chance of a DUI?
Like most people, when you think of a DUI, you probably think of the consumption of alcohol or illicit substances shortly before or while driving. However, any medication that can limit your ability to think clearly or to react quickly to your surroundings could lead...
Can sucking on a penny help you avoid DUI charges?
Memphis has some excellent places to enjoy dinner and drinks. If you consume a few beers or a couple of cocktails, though, you should think twice before driving home. After all, both Tennessee and Mississippi have some tough penalties for driving under the influence...
Oxford arrest results in man’s fourth DUI charge
A misconception may exist amongst many people in Mississippi that an arrest for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol may not be that big of a deal. This assumption likely comes from stories people hear in popular media that fail to ever mention the criminal...