Being pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving must be taken seriously. Police officers can’t pull you over without having a valid reason, so one of the first things you should determine is why they pulled you over. The standard the officers must reach to initiate a...
Everyone makes mistakes from time to time, even trained police officers. Most mistakes are minor, but an error during a DUI traffic stop (and arrest) could leave you facing legal consequences you don't deserve. Fortunately, you can use a police officer foul-up to help...
One of the most common and most feared consequences of a driving while impaired (DWI) offense in North Carolina is the loss of your license. Drunk driving has a strong association with tragic car crashes. In addition to imposing other criminal consequences, like jail...
When a police officer wants to determine if you have been driving while drunk, they will pull you over based on your behavior. During the traffic stop, they will ask you a few questions and may then ask you to exit the vehicle and perform a field sobriety test. The...
If you are a regular driver, chances are you will one day get a traffic citation. Receiving a traffic citation is not only an emotional experience, it can also have far-reaching consequences to other aspects of your life like paying higher premiums on your car...
The time-honored method for sobering up an intoxicated individual was to dunk their head under some cold water and then fill them up with a lot of strong, black coffee. All that will get you is a wide-awake drunk. There’s no cure for intoxication but time – yet this...
When a police officer pulls someone over for suspicion of drunk driving, they have to gather evidence before they make an arrest. Numerous forms of evidence can contribute to impaired driving criminal cases. Police officers typically try to gather several different...
Technology has become so commonplace that it can be difficult to remember how we functioned without it. To use technology in the past involved sitting behind a computer. These days, technology is in the walls of our homes, in our clothing and flying through the air...
The summer months might be when you plan your annual vacation or when you make the most of every weekend by staying out late and meeting up with friends. Between spending time with family and socializing, do you might find yourself over-indulging in alcohol...
How intoxicated you are after drinking has to do with much more than just how many drinks you’ve had. You need to consider what type of alcohol you’re drinking, how much you weigh, how much you ate, how far you are above sea level, what gender you are and a whole host...
