DUI Legal Guides (310 found)

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 2 months ago in DUI / DWI. Jurisdiction: Texas

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 about 1 month ago in DUI / DWI. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Melinda A. Morris
Potential defenses in a given drunk driving (DUI) case are almost limitless due to the complexities of the offense. Selecting a DUI attorney with inside knowledge of these potential defenses is of critical importance. Generally speaking, the majority can be broken down into the following areas:
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 month ago in DUI / DWI. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by William C. Head
© 2009 William C. Head, Attorney at Law, Atlanta, GA Discusses widely-held isconceptions about impaired driving from alcohol or drugs in America. Discusses how Americans now use a variety of impairing substances on a regular basis, creating more DUI-drugs cases. The world's first DUI-death case.
Posted 1 day ago in DUI / DWI.

Written by William C. Head
© 2009 William C. Head, Attorney at Law, Atlanta, GA Details the history of aggressive criminal defense lawyers' efforts to counter the government's shift in national and state policy regarding lower blood alcohol levels and mandatory compliance by states at the risk of losing federal highway funds
6 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted 1 day ago in DUI / DWI.

Written by William C. Head
© 2009, William C. Head, Atlanta, GA Explains why police officers want you to attempt roadside sobriety evaluations and why you should never attempt to perform these voluntary, highly subjective "tests"
Posted about 2 hours ago in DUI / DWI.

Written by William C. Head
Regardless of the particulars of your state’s laws regarding driving under the influence, a DUI conviction means extreme legal trouble, and in many states a conviction can stay on your record for a lifetime.
8 of 11 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by George Fredrick Mueller
California's underage DUI laws are the toughest in the nation. Under the "Zero Tolerance Law", anyone under 21 years of age with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.01% or greater will be charged with a California DUI .
Posted 8 months ago in Criminal Defense. Jurisdiction: California

Written by George Fredrick Mueller
Eighty-some criminal defense attorneys and scholars enjoyed the fine presentation and came home with hundreds of pages of valuable information designed to help folks in need of the best California DUI & DMV Defense. One of the goals is to try and even out the playing field in DUI trials.
Posted 4 months ago in Bankruptcy / Debt. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jason Eric Kipness
Below is a discussion of drunk driver and DWI accident cases in Texas
Posted 4 months ago in Car / Auto Accident. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Jason Y. Chan
When you get pulled over for an OUI there are a lot of things going on. You need to be careful of what you do and not do anything that will hurt you in court.
0 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted 3 months ago in Criminal Defense. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Avvo Staff
A DUI arrest is not to be taken lightly, as a conviction could mean jail time, fines, a suspended license, and other penalties.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in DUI / DWI.

Written by Sharon Elizabeth Chirichillo
If you are stopped for DUI in Washington, you should politely decline both to perform any field sobriety tests and to answer any questions.
6 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in DUI / DWI.

Written by Jessica Ann Foley
If you get pulled over for drunk driving in Massachusetts, know your rights, be polite, and contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in DUI / DWI. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Sharon Elizabeth Chirichillo
Most people know that the law states you are legally seen as under the influence when the official breath test reads .08 or above. What you may not know is that you can be arrested for a DUI if in the officer’s opinion you are under the influence regardless of the breath test reading.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 5 months ago in DUI / DWI. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Raul Ruiz
When arrested for DUI, a person's license is suspended if they refuse to provide a valid breath, urine, or blood sample or if the sample provided is over the legal limit. The administrative review process allows an accused to challenge this suspension, but there are strict time limits to follow.
15 of 24 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in DUI / DWI. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Michael Jeffrey Kessler
First, contact the Driver's License Office of Administrative Reviews and demand a Formal Review. This must be done within the first ten (10) days following the DUI arrest, or the chance is gone forever. Second, get the best DUI lawyer one can afford. Your DUI lawyer will know how to help.
Posted about 1 year ago in DUI / DWI. Jurisdiction: Alaska

Written by Nathan L Webb
The first step when charged with a DUI in Washington State is to obtain competent, professional and knowledgeable representation.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in DUI / DWI. Jurisdiction: Alaska

Written by John Lawrence Buckley
If you are stopped by law enforcement for suspicion of DUI or DWAI, you have many rights. Do not count on the officer to explain them to you. Many of them are considered "understood" when you get your Colorado driver's license. Read on to determine what your rights are if contacted by the police.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 9 months ago in DUI / DWI. Jurisdiction: Colorado

Written by William C. Head
Mr. Head outlines the MANY problems, penalties and disqualifications for jobs that follow a DUI-DWi Conviction. This list varies slightly, from state to state, but MOST of these apply in ALL states. Some have origins in federal "interstate compact" laws. This will stop you from pleading guilty.
Posted 9 months ago in DUI / DWI. Jurisdiction: Georgia