Perhaps you did not think you had too much to drink, or maybe you do not live far from a bar you frequent. Either way, police hit you with drunk driving charges recently. How should you prepare for the financial fallout? See how much you should expect to pay for DUI...
How many drinks does it take to get drunk?
Even good people can receive a DUI charge if they are not careful when out with friends. The number of drinks you consume during the night has a direct impact on your blood alcohol content (BAC), which is what law enforcement uses to determine intoxication. According...
How will a DUI conviction affect your security clearance
When it comes to approval for a security clearance, the government takes the “whole person” approach. This applies to your initial application and to your behavior after receiving clearance. A DUI conviction would become part of your record. Will that conviction put...
Can a DUI impact your time in college?
As a college student, you must understand that any potential run-in with the law could cause you trouble with your college. This even goes for first-time DUI offenses. If you end up convicted for DUI related crimes, this will get back to the board. But what happens...
What is a field sobriety test to you?
If a police officer pulls you over on a routine traffic stop, they might test you if they have suspicion that you are driving under the influence. There are plenty of options they can choose from, too. However, the first test you will likely face is a field sobriety...
DUI charges and MASEP
If you are facing DUI charges, you need to familiarize yourself with the various consequences you could face and take steps to protect your future. These cases carry harsh penalties, such as fines and even time behind bars (not to mention a shattered reputation)....
How can you challenge breath test results?
Past posts on this blog touched upon the fact that you can often call the results of breath tests into question. Having a result showing a blood-alcohol content greater than .08 used as evidence against you may insurmountable when challenging the drunk driving...
How does a 0.08 percent BAC level really feel?
You have likely heard the term "blood alcohol content" (BAC) used before. After all, this is a crucial tool in the arsenal of law enforcement. Officers across the nation rely on breath analysis tests to reveal how high your BAC is and if you are driving over the legal...
How can underage drunk driving impact your child’s college career?
Drinking and driving can have a serious impact on anyone's future. But for underage drivers, the impact is often underestimated. Many convicted of underage DUI crimes do not realize how it affects everything from employability to their college career. In particular,...
3 common defenses to drunk driving
If you consumed alcohol before driving a vehicle, you could face charges for drinking and driving. This crime comes with severe penalties, like the requirement to spend time in jail or loss of driving privileges. For example, according to the Mississippi Department of...
