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28th September 2009
If you or someone you know has been pulled over and accused of a DUI, you are probably wondering what to do next, and what will happen next.
You are no guilty just because you have been charged.
Many people assume the police always do their job, and... Read >
Author: Nathan Moore28th September 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Chuck Matthews
In Boulder County, Colorado there are on average more than 1,500 people are arrested each year and charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI). According to Colorado law, Dri... Read >
Author: customerparadigm23rd September 2009
All Australian states and territories have a limited tolerance for people driving under the influence of alcohol. The threshold is a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.05 in all states and territories for drivers on their full licence. Probationary licence ... Read >
Author: Chelsi16th September 2009
Each state creates and implements its own traffic laws not only to facilitate the flow of traffic but also to ensure the safety of the passing motorists.
Traffic law violations not only endanger the motorist’s life but of those around him as well.
... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group23rd August 2009
The first step in being a responsible driver is being aware of the laws and regulations set by the state to prevent car accidents.
California car accident laws include statutes about how drivers should conduct themselves on the road; and more important... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group19th August 2009
When you are pulled over for drunk driving, typically you are asked to submit to different types of tests so that officers can determine your level of sobriety. There are the field sobriety tests, also known as "FST"s, and there are chemical tests. Law ... Read >
Author: San Diego Web Studio18th 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 Bell15th August 2009
Driving under the influence of alcohol is an undeniable problem across the world. Many preventive measures are taken to discourage the act, but massive penalties are used by every state as a deterrent. The question is do they work?
There are two forms... Read >
Author: Dirk Gibson15th 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 Ajava13th August 2009
The tests used to determine drunk driving issues have become so familiar that few really think about them. The breathalyzer, for instance, is accepted as a carte blanche way for determining blood alcohol levels. Ah, but is it?
The breathalyzer has been... Read >
Author: Thomas Ajava10th August 2009
In 2007 alone, there were 5,191boating accidents reported by the coast guard. This resulted to about 3,673 injuries and 685 deaths.
These boating accidents could have been avoided if people just knew what they could and could not do in the water.
Here... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group10th August 2009
Prohibition was the great golden effort to eradicate the immorality associated with drinking alcohol in its many forms. The movement was an utter failure as history shows, but modern drunk driving laws seek to pursue the same lessons in many ways.
Drun... Read >
Author: Thomas Ajava08th August 2009
Breathalyzer
A breathalyzer is a brand name of products that is made up from two words breathe and analyzer. Breathalyzer is basically a device that is used to estimate the blood alcohol content from a breath sample. The pioneer of these innovative pro... Read >
Author: Jessie08th 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 Ajava05th August 2009
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducted a comprehensive study on motorbike accidents that showed certain trends, factors, and demographics of victims.
These are some of the highlights of the study:
• In 2005, 41 perce... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group03rd August 2009
DUI laws are meant to serve the purpose of preventing drunk driving. In Arizona, the laws for driving under the influence set the legal limit for blood alcohol levels at .08%. The penalties for breaking Arizona DUI laws not only involve jail time, but wi... Read >
Author: Marc Bishop30th June 2009
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that driving under the influence (DUI) kills 36 people in the US and injures 700 other every day. With this growing problem, the federal and state agencies have conducted several studies about DUI... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group30th June 2009
Every summer people gather with friends and family at lakes around the state to enjoy the warm weather and cool water. Favorite lake activities often include water skiing, tubing, jet skiing, fishing and other boating activities. People tend to enjoy a f... Read >
18th 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 Russman16th June 2009
Drunk driving is a major problem on the roads throughout the year. The authorities have focused on using penalties to deter people from drinking and driving. As is usually the case, penalties only go so far. The good news is technology might be stepping u... Read >
Author: Dirk Gibson12th 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: hwells815th May 2009
What is a Source Code?
In simple terms, the source code is the computerized language that operates a device. It provides the device with a set of commands on how to analyze data and even when to turn "on" or turn "off." Source codes are used to oper... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th 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 B17th April 2009
A Breathalyzer is a device for estimating blood alcohol content (BAC) from a breath sample. Law enforcement officers often use breathalyzers to test the level of alcohol concentration in a person’s blood. This is an effective tool to detect people drivi... Read >
Author: Stephen Jhonson17th April 2009
A Breathalyzer is a device for estimating blood alcohol content (BAC) from a breath sample. Law enforcement officers often use breathalyzers to test the level of alcohol concentration in a person’s blood. This is an effective tool to detect people drivi... Read >
Author: Stephen Jhonson16th April 2009
Because everyone's bodies are different and the law needs a place to draw the line, drunk driving laws in every state have a set blood alcohol content level that is considered "drunk driving." This is .08 in most states. However, many people can be drunk ... Read >
Author: Cary B27th March 2009
Michigan Drinking and Driving Laws. Defense Attorneys Who Can Help.
Driving under the influence, otherwise known as a DUI for short, is one of the most common offenses committed by people throughout the nation. On September 30th, 2003, all states were... Read >
Author: Netvantage Marketing25th March 2009
When the first cars and most important the mass production of cars were invented, no one could even imagine how big this industry will be. It took about hundred years and the cars rapidly multiplied in numbers, becoming an important element of our everyda... Read >
Author: Kevn Smith23rd March 2009
DUI charges are a serious offense. There’s no doubt about it. Most charges stemming from driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will result in a stiff fine, loss of your driver’s license, and even a stint in jail. If you’re arrested for... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer06th March 2009
The Minneapolis Star Tribune has reported that Minnesota has the third-worst drunk driving rate in the nation. In 2006, nearly 42,000 Minnesota motorists were arrested for Driving While Impaired (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
The DWI/DUI c... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer12th February 2009
Have you ever thought that alcohol could exercise gender discrimination as far as its causes and effects on human beings are concerned? Well, it does. Studies show that alcohol effects in women are far more severe than those in men. No good for either of ... Read >
Author: Androx Smith22nd January 2009
There’s an age-old saying that plays through business owners’ ears again and again: "it takes money to make money." I don’t have the first clue where the old proverb came from, but wherever it originated, it has found its way into the minds of many ... Read >
Author: Candice Clem05th January 2009
A celebrated Hollywood screenwriter is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, as well as two additional charges of causing bodily injury while intoxicated, in a drunk driving accident that killed his friend and injured his wife.
Roger Avary, the scr... 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
Are you the one who is in the need for a lawyer for your DUI / DWI?
Whether your answer is yes or its no, you should be aware of certain facts about it. So here we go.
In Texas DUI rule says that 0.08 is an allowed legal maximum value for BAC i.e. b... Read >
Author: Alien03rd December 2008
DUI the commonly used term stands for driving under influence. The chief impairing material is alcohol. DWI is another important term related to DUI which sands for driving while impaired or as intoxicated. Harm may be due to drugs, alcohol or compound co... Read >
Author: Alien02nd December 2008
At the end of any year the total number of the guilty people who were drunk and driving in a very disappointing way and crashed someone which could lead to a death as well. So after all the mess if the police put that guilty person behind the bars then he... Read >
Author: Alien02nd December 2008
Too many people, when thinking of business opportunities, focus solely on franchises that serve consumers directly, completely missing a wide spectrum of opportunities that address the various needs that other businesses have. Especially now, when consume... Read >
Author: Candice Clem02nd December 2008
From: Norm Barkley, Regional Office Manager
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 3:27 PM
To: All Employees of Donner-Blitzen Associates
Subject: This Year’s Office Christmas Party
This year’s office Christmas party will be held at the Summit Inn on D... Read >
Author: Andrew Shaffer22nd November 2008
If you are pulled over for drunk driving in the state of Colorado, you can be charged based on one of three reasons. Most people are charged based on their blood alcohol content level (BAC). Anyone driving with a BAC of .08% or higher is guilty of DUI. Ho... Read >
Author: Cary B11th November 2008
If you are pulled over and accused of drunk driving in the state of California, you will need to act quickly. Your right to drive is at stake. One of the first things you need to do after your arrest is file an appeal for a hearing with the Department of ... Read >
Author: Cary B15th September 2008
In order to understand how alcohol leads to liver disease, you must first understand the function of the liver and alcohol's effects on this function. The liver helps your body break down fat and protein compounds by producing bile which enters the stomac... Read >
Author: Cooper12th 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 Palmer12th September 2008
The state of Minnesota and the State of Wisconsin currently require a person suspected of a DUI/DUI to submit to a blood, breath or urine test to determine the blood alcohol content of the subject. A refusal to submit to such a test may have more serious ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer08th September 2008
Arrest Records: Public records are held in physical files or in electronic form on the internet. On what grounds can you be arrested under DWI Austin Charges? If after various roadside tests or tests done at the police station your Blood Alcohol Content L... Read >
Author: Lori01st September 2008
DUI laws now entail reform which will continue to sweep the nation. In the past it was a few states that took the forefront when it came to arrests and prosecutions. Some instances may have seemed onerous or even is some cases unconstitutional. Yet, despi... Read >
Author: Bill Gatton26th July 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Robert Keefer
Young people have really taken to MySpace, Facebook and YouTube. They love to post pictures, movies and articles. So far, so good. The problem is that much of their posted material is there for the whole world to see... Read >
Author: Bob Keefer17th July 2008
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome affects approximately 1-2 out of every 1,000 births. Prenatal exposure to alcohol can have many subtle side effects such as: trouble learning, impaired development, mental retardation, facial deformities and an inherited propensity ... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON14th July 2008
Intoxication affects the way consent works in first aid and emergency medical situations. In all cases (intoxicated or not), victims of a medical emergency must give permission for a rescuer to help. It's required for the victim to understand the necessit... Read >
Author: peterhutch08th July 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Robert Keefer
On April 23, 2008 Virginia signed a contract to purchase Intoximeter's EC/IR II to replace its fleet of 10 to 12 year old breath testers. Consistent with the Regulations for Breath Alcohol Testing the device is not lis... Read >
Author: Bob Keefer04th June 2008
"Driving while either intoxicated or drunk is dangerous and drivers with high blood alcohol content (BAC) are at increased risk of car accidents, highway injuries and vehicular deaths. Prevention measures evaluated include license suspension or revocation... Read >
Author: andy taylor04th June 2008
"If convicted of a DUI in California, you will likely be facing a combination of the following penalties:
A first time DUI conviction in California typically carries a penalty of between $390 to $1000 in fines. In addition to the fines, you will be req... Read >
Author: andy taylor04th June 2008
"Driving after drinking alcohol is not illegal. Driving while impaired or intoxicated is illegal. Every driver should know how to protect themselves from a false DUI conviction.
1. Cause to Stop The Police have to have a reason to stop you when you are... Read >
Author: andy taylor27th May 2008
Okay, you have been pulled over by a police officer. The officers have already asked for your license and registration, which you are needed to provide, and begins to make inquiries about your recent alcohol consumption. If the officer suspects that you m... Read >
Author: elizabeth26th May 2008
Okay, you have been pulled over by a police officer. The officers have already asked for your license and registration, which you are needed to provide, and begins to make inquiries about your recent alcohol consumption. If the officer suspects that you m... Read >
Author: elizabeth23rd May 2008
Okay, you have been pulled over by a police officer. The officers have already asked for your license and registration, which you are needed to provide, and begins to make inquiries about your recent alcohol consumption. If the officer suspects that you m... Read >
Author: elizabeth20th May 2008
In 1980, 53 percent of the young drivers who died in highway crashes had a blood alcohol content of .10 or higher. Alcohol's role in these deaths prompted the Safety Board at that time, in 1982, to issue a recommendation to each State regarding raising th... Read >
Author: sammybeanard20th May 2008
America's youth are our Nation's most valuable resource. And it is not an overstatement to say they are our future. Tragically, that future is being destroyed and deterred on the Nation's highways. The statistics involving young drivers are stunning. Alth... Read >
Author: sammybeanard20th May 2008
The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984, which included provisions prohibiting the purchase and public possession of alcohol, resulted in a uniform national age for the sale of alcohol to minors. But some States still do not prohibit the public poss... Read >
Author: sammybeanard07th 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 Palma04th April 2008
For quite awhile now DUI attorneys and law enforcement have argued about the reliability of DUI analyzing devices. DUI attorneys have pleaded over and over again that devices are indeed unreliable. They claim that these devices can find other compounds ... Read >
Author: Maria Palma31st March 2008
If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), it can become an overwhelming and stressful situation - especially if this is your first incident. However, the tips provided below will hopefully help you get everything in order and ease ... Read >
Author: Maria Palma23rd January 2008
If you are pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence, the police officer will most likely want you to complete a breath test. You have the option to refuse to take the breath test; however, you should be aware that refusing to take the test... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer27th June 2007
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has today announced significant state legislative victories in Arizona and Illinois that mandate alcohol ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers, moving one step closer to its goal of a drunk-driving free... Read >
Author: Ally Wahlberg09th March 2007
We live in an independent country and people are free to do whatever they want as far as their personal life is concerned. People, not only in India, but all over the world do indulge in activities like smoking, drinking and all kind of weird stuff which ... Read >
Author: Abhimanyu Singh08th November 2006
ALR(Administrative License Revocation)
A Program to suspend the driving license Of Drivers Which are found driving carelessly under dwi(driving while intoxicated).You need a proper class if you are driving in USA
And know nothing about it. I will teach ... Read >
Author: Anshu Gupta08th June 2006
Suppression Motions
Suppression motions are a valuable tool in a DUI case because when evidence can be excluded, the prosecutor's case is weakened. Suppression follows the rule of law that evidence secured by illegal means and in bad faith cannot be i... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Plea Bargains:
What are the factors or special allegations that will increase a person's exposure to jail time/harsher punishment in a misdemeanor case?
There are a number of factors or special allegations that will increase a person's exposure to har... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Investigation of DUI Cases:
Walk and Turn (WAT)
The Walk and Turn (WAT) is a walking test. If administered properly, the WAT is 68% accurate in determining blood alcohol content (BAC) above .10%. In order to be administered properly, the test must ... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Investigation of DUI Cases:
OLS
The One-Leg Stand (OLS) is a test that is performed in a stationary position. If administered properly, the OLS has a 65% accuracy rate in determining a blood alcohol content (BAC) above .10%. Proper administration of... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Investigation of DUI Cases:
Give Examples of Non-Standardized FST's:
How to be given, what clues, what they mean.
Law enforcement agencies employ a number of different field sobriety tests to determine enough probable cause to make an arrest for drun... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Investigation of DUI Cases:
What driving patterns do police typically look for in DUI cases?
What do each of these driving patterns signify?
Why are they evidence of impairment?
The driving patterns that police typically look for have been out... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Inappropriate Subjects for Breath Testing
Although breath testing is widely used to measure blood alcohol content (BAC), it is not appropriate for all people. Breath testing measures the amount of alcohol that is evaporated from the alveolar tissue in... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Forced Blood Draw
When a person has been lawfully arrested for a DUI, the Implied Consent provision of the California Vehicle Code mandates that they take a chemical test in order to determine their blood alcohol content (BAC). Although a person may r... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Alcohol and the Human Body: 101
Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. The degree to which the central nervous system function is impaired is directly proportional to the concentration of alcohol in the blood. There are 3 stages: absorptio... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Evidential Breath Tests
Evidential breath tests, commonly known as EBT's, are the most commonly used breath-testing instruments. These instruments detect ethyl alcohol by infrared spectroscopy.
How alcohol gets in the breath
First, a person in... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th 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
"Under the Influence"
There are two different types of DUI offenses that may be charged, depending on whether the person had a blood alcohol content below .08 percent or at or above the .08 percent. BAC is measured by the grams of alcohol per 100 mill... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
DMV and court: two separate processes.
When someone is charged with a DUI offense, there are two separate battles to fight: the DMV and the criminal court case. The DMV will suspend driving privileges within 30 days of an arrest for driving with an a... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
DUI Elements: Alcohol
To obtain a conviction for driving under the influence, the prosecution must prove that the defendant drove a vehicle while under the influence of any alcoholic beverage.
Specifically, the elements are:
§ Driving: The ... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
"Alcoholic Beverage"
In order to be convicted of a California DUI or drunk driving (driving while impaired by alcohol, or under the influence of alcohol), it must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the person was under the influence of an alcoholic... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
DUI and Motorcycles
Alcohol intoxication is a leading factor in motorcycle accidents and fatalities. Law enforcement officers have been trained to identify driving patterns that indicate a probability that a motorcyclist is driving while intoxicated. ... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky
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