DUI Legal Guides (302 found)

Written by Okorie Okorocha
DUI Law & DUI Lawyers: A lot of DUI lawyers charge a pre-trial fee of $3000 to $8000. You MAY NOT be told the trial fee. You need to know what a trial will cost you up front, should you need one. You may not need one, but need to know the price if you do.
72 of 90 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI 8 days ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by James Warren Amberg
Most people who are arrested for OWI/DUI assume that they can't win their case if they tested over the legal limit, since they were caught "red-handed" in the act of the crime. However, many of these cases are beatable by getting evidence suppressed in court. There are many ways to accomplish this:
12 of 18 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI 11 months ago. Jurisdiction: Michigan

Written by Avvo Staff
DUI (driving under the influence) and DWI (driving while intoxicated) are crimes committed when a person operating a car, motorcycle, or other vehicle is under the influence of (1) alcohol, (2) illegal drugs, and/or (3) prescription medication.
12 of 19 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI about 1 year ago.

Written by Jeremy J. Richey
When an Illinois police officer pulls your car over and begins investigating you for driving under the influence, there is one person in your vehicle who can damage your case beyond repair and one person who can save you.
9 of 14 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Theodore W. Robinson
Most DUI Defendants have never been arrested for anything before and don’t know what to expect. It can be embarrassing and daunting to be arrested for anything, but DUI usually carries less of a stigma than other criminal charges.
Posted in DUI / DWI 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Samuel Eugene Spital
Don't drive after drinking any beverage that contains alcohol. The vast majority of people who are stopped and ultimately arrested for DUI are middle class individuals who were not drunk, but were stopped by a law enforcement officer because of the hour of the day &/or irratic driving.
2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Sondra Ellyn Bennaeim
Once you have been arrested for a DUI/DWI you have 10 days days to request a DMV hearing. If you do not request a hearing within this time you will lose your ability to be heard, except in limited circumstances. Protect your rights and file for a DMV hearing within ten days from your arrest.
3 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Lawrence Eric Taylor
Are you a diabetic? Then the chances are good that a breathalyzer test will show you to be under the influence of alcohol -- even if you haven't had anything to drink.
20 of 24 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI about 1 year ago.

Written by Derek Anthony Patrin
Superior DUI / DWI representation has three key ingredients: Knowledge, Strategy & Dedication. Your lawyer needs to know DWI laws inside out, needs to know the judges and prosecutors in the county of your incident to get the best results, and needs to take the time to get to know your situation.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Derek Anthony Patrin
Most people who are arrested for DWI/DUI assume that they can't win their case if they tested over the legal limit, since they were caught "red-handed" in the act of the crime. However, many of these cases are beatable by getting evidence suppressed in court. There are many ways to accomplish this:
Posted in DUI / DWI 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Grant Matthew Scheiner
An arrest for an intoxication offense such as Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving while Intoxicated (DWI), Operating Under the Influence (OUI) or Operating while Intoxicated (OWI) usually begins when police stop a motorist for a traffic violation. What should a motorist do when stopped?
6 of 11 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Debra Sarah White
You have just been arrested for drunk driving. After a stressful encounter with police, and a nightmare in jail, you may be hanging in there by a thread. Everyone is giving you their opinions. You just want this to end. What do you do? Consult with a skilled DUI lawyer and avoid common mistakes.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Kyle G. Manikas
This guide is a shortened version of the book "Choosing a Virginia DWI Lawyer and Avoiding Common Critical Mistakes that Will Result in Conviction" that is available at no cost on my website. This guide touches on some of the issues other defense attorneys fail to raise as defenses in DWI cases.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Virginia

Written by Justin James McShane
For a true lifetime first offense non-CDL driver's license holder, the answer is nothing will happen, but it will be noted on your certified driving history with PennDOT for 10 years.
4 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania

Written by John M. Gioffredi
Things you should you look for in hiring a lawyer to defend you in a DUI / DWI case.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI 6 months ago.

Written by Maury Devereau Beaulier
What should you do if you are arrested for a DWi in Minnesota. Acting swiftly may result in a more rapid license reinstatement and preparation for your DWI defense.
Posted in DUI / DWI 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Written by Jon Scott Fox
It is not uncommon for a person charged with DUI to be unsure whether it is a felony or misdemeanor. There are several ways to determine the answer to this question.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Bradley Joseph Williams
Charged with a DUI or DWI? It's not the end of the story. In fact, it's only the beginning. However, if your attorney doesn't know what to look for to defend your charges, then it may be the end of the story. There are many different routes to attack a charge of DUI or DWI.
Posted in DUI / DWI 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Arkansas

Written by Donald Guy Sowers
The following is a brief summary of the frequently asked questions in California DUI cases. We hope that this information is helpful to you. And you should always consider consulting with an experienced drunk driving attorney about your DUI case.
Posted in DUI / DWI about 1 month ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by William Bradford Mange
If you've been pulled over in Texas for a DWI / DUI, you don't control whether the officer will arrest you. That's a decision he makes on his own. But what you do, and don't do, on the roadside will have everything to do with whether the prosecutor secures a conviction against you.
Posted in DUI / DWI about 1 month ago. Jurisdiction: Texas