DUI

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...

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...

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,...

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...

If you are facing drunk driving charges, you likely worry about various repercussions, whether your job is at stake, your reputation is on the line, you have concerns about financial penalties or you are worried about spending time behind bars. However, losing your...

Recently, Mississippi law enforcement pulled you over on suspicion of drunk driving. You consented to a breath test, but were the results that led to your DUI accurate? Business Insider explores the inaccuracy of alcohol breath analyzers. Learn how you could contest...

You may be a member of the military or a government worker required to have security clearance. If law enforcement should stop you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, will a DUI conviction put your security clearance in jeopardy? About the offense...

Summer has come to Mississippi, packing the roads with cars. Whether taking the family out on Arkabutla Lake for the weekend or looking for a fun night up in Memphis, drivers must take care during these warm months when the roads become much more dangerous. Teenagers...

Many Mississippi residents rely on their cars heavily. Families need a vehicle to commute to and from work, take the kids to soccer and purchase groceries at the local store. For many people, owning a car goes beyond a privilege — a car might be necessary to maintain...