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24th September 2009
Before you hire a car in Australia make sure to check out our Rules of the Road guide of the country. Obviously, road safety is of total importance when driving in a nation that you are not accustomed to, and even more so in a rented vehicle that you are ... Read >
Author: John Downes23rd September 2009
DUI laws are quite complicated nationwide, especially if you are in California. If you are charged with a DUI offense, a good lawyer is very important to help you in your defense.
Good DUI lawyers are specialists in drunk-driving cases. They try only s... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
Everyone makes mistakes, and we’re not here to judge. We are entitled to the best legal representation available to us, and we are innocent until proven guilty. Especially with offenses like drinking and driving, your representation will help you prove ... Read >
Author: Yodle07th September 2009
Arizona DUI laws carry severe penalties. Loss of your license is one of these penalties. Knowing the law can help you avoid additional problems. The reason there are DUI laws is to inhibit people from driving after consuming alcohol. The state of Arizon... Read >
Author: Doug Fitzpatrick03rd September 2009
Drinking and driving is a good way to get in serious trouble. The law is set up to nail people who drink and drive to the wall. Two of the common charges are DUI and DWI, but many people do not understand the difference between them. Let’s take a look a... Read >
Author: Dirk Gibson02nd September 2009
If one were to believe the lab results of Henri Paul's blood sample, then Henri Paul would, at best have been incapacitated with a very severe pulsing migraine-like headache, and at worst would have been comatose! Either way, according to the blood sample... Read >
Author: vivekrenu30th August 2009
Driving under the influence is one of the many causes of road accidents. In different states, penalties for DUI may vary. Also, other factors may contribute to the penalties and punishment of the violator. Aggravating factors that can lead to higher penal... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group20th August 2009
There are many different elements to a driving while impaired case that are important. One that is often overlooked to the detriment of the defendant is the use of witnesses.
Most states now have two types of drunk driving cases. One is statutory impai... Read >
Author: Thomas Ajava18th August 2009
For everyone alcohol is considered as the choice ingredient for a good time and party. But after consumption of alcohol, it results in several types of issues that can be from physical actions to biological reactions. Some people experience hangover after... Read >
Author: Robert Bell17th August 2009
The breathalyzer is a key test in the drunk driving stop. Fail to blow below .08 and courts in many states will rule you are impaired per se and driving drunk, forcing you to then prove your innocence. The question for many is whether these results can be... Read >
Author: Thomas Ajava15th August 2009
The Breathalyzer is a device used to determine the blood alcohol content of a person and is a common tool police officers use to evaluate drivers suspected of driving impaired. Most people know this, but are a bit less clear on how the breathalyzer result... Read >
Author: Thomas Ajava10th August 2009
If you have been arrested for a DUI in Pittsburgh, PA, you are most likely going to need a proven attorney to defend your rights. Receiving a DUI Pennsylvania can also be referred to as drunk driving, driving while impaired (DWI) or the new driving after ... Read >
Author: BensonSenator08th August 2009
If you drive, you’ve probably heard at least a little about the infamous blood alcohol content standard. The magic number these days for using it to determine whether a person is driving drunk is .08. That being said, the issue of how consuming alcohol ... Read >
Author: Thomas Ajava17th July 2009
One of these testimonies involved the blood alcohol level of the woman driving the vehicle in which Adenhart was killed. She, too, died in the accident, but autopsy reports confirmed that she also had alcohol in her system. Though these levels proved not ... Read >
Author: joelmclaughlin16th July 2009
Thanks to Arizona's contemporary drunk driving laws, even to start with schedule offenders might earth themselves in prison. Effective October 2007, the state's driving under the influence (DUI) laws are acclaimed as the harshest in the country.
Althou... Read >
Author: ce Fung16th July 2009
He had been to a company party and had a bit too much to drink, when it was time to leave the party, he knew that he had consumed a lot of alcohol but he was sure that the short 15-minute drive home would be just fine. So, rather than calling a cab, he go... Read >
Author: Radar Hunter18th June 2009
If you’ve been charged with either an aggravated DWI or a subsequent DWI offense, you will have to buy and install an expensive ignition interlock device to monitor your sobriety.
Before igniting your engine, you’ll have to blow into the device for... Read >
Author: Ryan Russman12th June 2009
Car and other vehicle-related accidents are considered the top leading causes of accidental deaths in the nation. These accidents also left many with permanent paralysis that could never be treated. Through the years, these accidents have caused offenders... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group12th June 2009
For many people suffering from hypoglycemia, low blood sugar can cause symptoms that are strikingly similar to the effects of alcohol. Diabetes and many other kinds of diseases can result in hypoglycemia if blood sugar levels are not monitored and control... Read >
Author: hwells812th June 2009
As many people familiar with DUI procedure will tell you, breathalyzers are not the most accurate way to test blood alcohol content, although they are frequently used in the field. There are various reasons why the readings they give can be inaccurately h... Read >
Author: hwells805th May 2009
There are different reasons why motorcycle and vehicle crash collisions occur. A large number of cases of crash collisions involving vehicles are caused by the negligence committed by the driver. There are many ways wherein a driver may be negligent while... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group28th April 2009
States are cracking down on drunk driving. DWI and DUI laws across the nation are becoming stricter and being enforced with greater diligence. Why is drunk driving such as big deal? What happens to your body when you drink that makes driving so dangerous?... Read >
Author: Denise B02nd April 2009
Driving under the influence of anything is a very dangerous activity. Vehicular deaths are the most common way to die in America. This has been true for several decades. Driving combined with alcohol simply increases the dangers of driving even more.
... Read >
Author: Knoxville02nd April 2009
There are myths surrounding every type of drug and alcohol testing available. Aside from the alcohol hair testing or drug follicle hair testing, urine and breathalyzer tests abound with ways people think they can fool the results. Let’s see if you’ve... Read >
Author: Rebecca19th March 2009
We live in a society in which alcohol is widely used in social and recreational settings and a society that is highly dependent upon cars. As a result, the two activities often cross paths. Every year hundreds of Iowans are killed and injured because of ... Read >
03rd March 2009
A little known fact in Texas is that ingesting valid prescription medications can result in an arrest for driving while intoxicated even though no alcohol is present in your system. It seems counterintuitive when thinking about driving while intoxicated, ... Read >
Author: Gary S. Miller16th January 2009
Melbourne is the state capital of Victoria and is considered one of the easiest cities to get about. Before you pick up your car rental check out our 10 tips for driving in Melbourne to get you through the city's busy traffic.
10 tips for driving in ... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley14th January 2009
With the recent rash of celebrity DUIs, many people have been left wondering, why do these starlets and celebs drive when they can afford not to? Lindsay Lohan could have hired a driver, Paris Hilton should have called a cab, and Mel Gibson certainly migh... Read >
Author: hwells831st December 2008
The highest number of drink driving incidents occurs at Christmas time. While the safest option is to have ‘none for the road’ many people can be caught out by having just a few drinks or driving the morning after a night of heavy drinking. Even thou... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer08th December 2008
As an update to a story we carried last month in our California drunk driving accident lawyers blog, a former Stockton police trainee has been arraigned in an accident case that killed one of his passengers.
According to the Modesto Bee, 27-year-old Ry... Read >
Author: Robert Reeves08th December 2008
An El Cajon, California man will stand trial in a drunk driving accident case that occurred in July of this year. 35-year-old Shannon Shimp is charged with two counts each of murder, as well as gross vehicular manslaughter in the deaths of Ian Kinney and ... Read >
Author: Robert Reeves05th December 2008
Driving under the influence in the state of Washington is a serious offense. Also known as DUI it is against the law in all fifty states, whereas in the state of Washington it is considered a gross misdemeanor.
When you are pulled over for suspicion o... Read >
Author: cm40103rd December 2008
According to the surveys compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of fatalities in high-speed car collision cases is 41,059 for the year of 2007. It shows a slight decrease from 2006’s 42,708. The number of fatalities t... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group26th November 2008
A 17-year-old Tustin boy has been indicted on murder charges after he caused a car accident driving while intoxicated earlier in August this year. Santa Ana resident Milad Mouyali is accused of driving under the influence when he crashed his Mercedes Benz... Read >
Author: Robert Reeves26th November 2008
A Modesto resident has been arrested after he made a dangerous pass, and crashed his car head-on into another vehicle, in a car accident that injured four of the other car’s passengers.
The Modesto Bee is reporting that on Sunday, Ray Servin was driv... Read >
Author: Robert Reeves24th November 2008
Breathalyzer alcohol testing is one of the easiest methods used for alcohol testing. Alcohol content in blood is estimated by the amount of alcohol content in one’s breath. The DOT officers rely on breathalyzer for collecting the breath specimens to ide... Read >
Author: Stephen Jhonson30th October 2008
While state DUI laws have many similarities, understanding the specifics of the laws in the state where you are driving will help you if you are ever accused of driving under the influence. In the state of Arizona, DUI laws state that you can be arrested ... Read >
Author: Cary B28th October 2008
Right up there with headaches and back pain, as the first two reasons which people seek medical attention. Invariably the standard medical treatment approach for vertigo and dizziness is to prescribe meclizine, (Antivert), a vestibular suppressant drug, ... Read >
Author: Dr. A. R. Scopelliti28th October 2008
Is it Vertigo?
If you suffer from dizziness/balance disorder, here are some things that you should know:
Q. How common is vertigo/dizziness?
A. Various studies report that dizziness is among the top three complaints encountered in the primar... Read >
Author: Dr. A. R. Scopelliti12th September 2008
On August 1, 2005, the legal limit of blood alcohol concentration was reduced to .08. from the previous limitation of .10. If you test with a blood alcohol content greater than that amount you will not only be charged with a criminal offense in violation ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer10th September 2008
In the state of New York it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration over .08. At .08 a person is legally considered drunk and if someone drives with a blood alcohol level over .08 they will be charged with a DWI. A DWI stands for Driving Wh... Read >
Author: Paul Justice08th September 2008
Many women find that they can eat whatever they may like during breast feeding. Even though it's true that some stongly favored foods can change the taste of your milk, many babies seem to enjoy the varieties of breast milk flavors. Occasionally, your bab... Read >
Author: Jody Siena14th August 2008
Did you realize that your body is optimized for sleep within a certain range of temperatures? Were you aware that sleep deprivation can be as harmful to your performance as drinking alcohol? Here's one for you: women need more sleep than men--every night!... Read >
Author: Phil Tsang22nd July 2008
"The facts about driving drunk include consideration of consequences: Punishment for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or driving drunk, will vary, based on geographic locale and law in that state or county as well as wh... Read >
Author: andy taylor15th July 2008
Impaired driving charges surge over long summer holiday weekends. If you find yourself charged, make sure you know these numbers...
7 facts that must be proved before you can be found guilty of impaired driving:
1. Your identity
2. As a driver
3. O... Read >
Author: Auger Hollingsworth Law Firm05th July 2008
An estimate of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is determined with a breath alcohol test. This test measures the amount of alcohol in the air stream that you breathe out (exhale). A simple handheld device is available enabling you to measure breath ... Read >
Author: EdPhilips04th June 2008
"Kentucky DUI Law: Kentucky uses two theories to find liability in drivers suspected of DUI. The first of these is the per se theory of intoxication. Under the per se rule, any person with a blood alcohol level that exceeds .08% is per se guilty of violat... Read >
Author: andy taylor04th June 2008
"Do not be fooled:
Law Enforcement Officers, Prosecutors and Judges are not looking out for your best interests when you are charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI). These people are under tremendous pressure from their superiors to make more ar... Read >
Author: andy taylor04th June 2008
"When you think of Nevada you most likely think of Las Vegas, and when you think of Las Vegas, certain things always come to mind: the blur of the neon lights, the monstrous scale of the strip, and the cacophonous, smoke filled casino's where day is night... Read >
Author: andy taylor21st May 2008
Arizona’s new DUI law is one of the strictest in the nation, and penalties are now tougher than ever. An Arizona DUI arrest can result in a license suspension, fines, and longer jail time. At Koplow and Patane, we remind you that there are ways to nav... Read >
Author: Koplow11th May 2008
Got post-party blues?
Feeling dizzy and having dry mouth? Terribly aching body muscles and fatigue? Thirsty and nauseous?
Well, you are not alone. These are some of the most common symptoms of the miserable morning after. Yes, you are not alone at ... Read >
Author: Ewen Chia07th April 2008
In the state of California police officers have the authority to pull you over anytime they suspect you of drunk driving. There are several types of field and chemical tests which are used by police officers to find out if a driver has indeed been drivin... Read >
Author: Maria Palma31st March 2008
Drinking has become a social norm; It’s a way to relax and let loose. However, not too many people think about the consequences of drinking and driving. If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving in California, you’re probably wondering:  What ar... Read >
Author: Maria Palma31st July 2007
If one were to believe the lab results of Henri Paul's blood sample, then Henri Paul would, at best have been incapacitated with a very severe pulsing migraine-like headache, and at worst would have been comatose! Either way, according to the blood sample... Read >
Author: Ba Kiwanuka25th July 2007
Once arriving in Greece, many tourists opt to hire a car and set out alone. There's truly no better way to experience the countryside in Greece than from the comfort of your car and according to your own schedule. Crossing from the centralised and urban t... Read >
Author: Andy Burrows23rd April 2007
A DUI/DWI (Driving Under the Influence/Driving While Influenced) is a serious driving violation which can carry hefty financial and long-lasting legal consequences. While the intent of this article is not to provide free legal advice, it will outline the ... Read >
Author: Rocco Beatrice28th February 2007
Jason A. Steinberger has dedicated himself solely to defending individuals charged with crimes. Over this period, he has earned the respect of fellow colleagues, prosecutors, and Judges throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau,... Read >
Author: Jason Steinberger20th January 2007
Many studies have been carried out on pregnant women who consume alcohol, and it has been conclusively shown that alcohol is very detrimental to the unborn baby. However, the risks associated with drinking alcohol whilst breastfeeding a baby are not so we... Read >
Author: Robin OBrien02nd October 2006
For many people, the act of driving while intoxicated (DWI) is one of the worst crimes that someone can commit. In reaction to that, the DWI laws are becoming tougher by the day. While there is no one set of laws that cover every state, they are somewhat ... Read >
Author: Peter Wallander28th June 2006
DUI laws are quite complicated nationwide, especially if you are in California. If you are charged with a DUI offense, a good lawyer is very important to help you in your defense.
Good DUI lawyers are specialists in drunk-driving cases. They try only suc... Read >
Author: Jimmy Sturo07th June 2006
Blood Tests
When a person is arrested for a DUI, that person must submit to a chemical test under the "Implied Consent" provision in the California Vehicle Code. Implied Consent, under Section 23612 states that if a person is lawfully arrested for a D... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
"Davenport" Issues at DMV Hearings
The Davenport case holds that the arresting officer's written statement is sufficient to support the DMV's suspension of the defendant's driver's license. The Davenport court held that the officer has a duty to admin... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th May 2006
The quality of Portugal's roads can vary considerably - from the auto-estradas to secondary and country roads. However, drivers can still enjoy their journey with some forward planning.
Road rules
Traffic drives on the right in Portugal and driver... Read >
Author: Derek Kirk27th April 2006
Driving is the best way to get about the Italian countryside. With good, well-signposted roads, all regions of Italy are easily accessible. However, long journeys can be expensive because of the relatively high price of petrol and motorway tolls.
Road ... Read >
Author: Derek Kirk25th April 2006
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense in every state in the country. Everyday, the laws are getting tougher and the penalties are, in response, getting stiffer. The DWI laws are changing faster than most people can keep up with them. If you... Read >
Author: Peter Wallander14th January 2006
Copyright 2006 Mary Desaulniers
My grandmother used to be up at the crack of dawn—not because she had to, but because her body clock had shifted to a different time frame with increasing age. My step-mother used to complain that after Dad retired, he w... Read >
Author: Mary Desaulniers01st January 2006
Want to trick a breath machine into a low test result? Or make sure that you're not causing a false high reading? Not that difficult, says a law firm of San Diego DUI attorneys and lawyers: just control your breathing.
The simple fact is that these bre... Read >
Author: Lawrence Taylor
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