Fighting a DUI/DWI Charge
Fighting a DUI/DWI Charge
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Every state has laws prohibiting impaired driving. The main purpose of these laws is straightforward—to protect the public by discouraging motorists from drinking and driving. However, the technical aspects of how DUI laws define the offense sometimes provide opportunities to fight and beat DUI charges.
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Will a Public Defender Do a Good Job in a DUI Case?
For many people facing DUI charges, hiring a private lawyer either isn’t an option at all or would be a substantial financial burden. Generally, private attorneys charge at least a few thousand dollars to handle a DUI case. Public defenders (and other court-appointed attorneys), on the other hand,
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Urine Alcohol and Drug Testing in DUI Cases
How DUI urine testing works and when police can require a DUI suspect to take a urine test to detect drugs or alcohol.
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Blood and Breath Alcohol Tests in DUI Cases
When police can require DUI suspects to take a blood alcohol test to determine BAC or whether they’ve been using drugs.
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Drunk Driving (DUI) Laws and Penalties
What is considered a DUI and the penalties you can expect if you are convicted
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Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana
How DUI laws apply to driving while “high” on marijuana and the penalties for a conviction.
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Probable Cause for a DUI Arrest
The evidence required for an officer to make a traffic stop and arrest someone on suspicion of drunk driving.
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Will I Go to Jail for a DUI Conviction?
Impaired driving is a serious offense that leads to countless death each year. So the DUI laws of all states authorize—and sometimes mandate—judges to sentence DUI offenders with jail time. However, lots of factors can affect how much (if any) time a DUI offender will actually spend behind bars.
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The circumstances when a DUI can be a felony and the possible penalties.
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Can I Get a Job With a DUI Conviction on My Record?
DUI convictions can impact your personal and professional life, including job loss, especially when your job involves at-will employment. Employers and licensing agencies can find out about DUI convictions through criminal record checks and self-reporting requirements. Certain jobs (particularly those
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What Happens if a Commercial Driver Gets a DUI?
Commercial drivers are generally subject to more stringent rules and requirements than most other drivers. And the rules related to alcohol consumption and impaired driving are certainly no exception. For commercial drivers, the amount of alcohol it takes to get a DUI is much lower, while the consequences
