Category: DUI/Drunk Driving Charges
Will new cars really test your BAC?
Our vehicles are getting smarter and smarter. Manufacturers are working on self-driving technology and improving safety features. One of the safety features on the minds of government officials and manufacturers involves testing to see if drivers are under the influence before they begin driving. So, will the next car you buy be able to tell
What is the risk of teen drunk driving?
For teenagers, summer can be a time of relaxation and freedom. As they spend more time with their peers and enjoy the newfound independence of having a driver’s license, parents must make sure their children avoid a newfound risk as well: driving under the influence. Here are a few things parents must know about this
Can a DUI or drug conviction affect my ability to travel abroad?
Yes. Some countries, including Mexico and Canada, may refuse to allow you to enter if you have a recent DUI or another criminal conviction or pending charges. Furthermore, the U.S. Department of State will generally refuse to issue you a U.S. passport if you’re convicted of certain felony offenses. Canada makes people with DUI, drug or
What exactly is a “per se” DUI?
For some, facing drunk driving charges can be a shock. Perhaps they felt fine when they got behind the wheel, or they only had a few drinks at the bar. They did not think they were intoxicated at all. Yet, the blood test indicated a 0.08% blood alcohol concentration (BAC). This is a “per se”
Second DUI arrest or more? Tennessee’s penalties are tough.
Your first DUI was a mistake. Repeated DUI convictions, though, and the state of Tennessee doesn’t see it that way. The state sees repeat offenders as very problematic and has set the penalties to increase after each new offense. You may have pled guilty to your first DUI. Pleading guilty to a second or subsequent
What should you know about field sobriety tests?
If police pull you over under suspicion of drunk driving, they will likely ask you to perform standardized field sobriety tests. You have probably seen dash cam footage of such tests on the evening news, but there are three things you should know about these tests. 1. There are three types of tests The National
Why you can get arrested for DUI for sleeping in a parked car
You might find yourself in a situation where you had more alcohol to drink than you planned. You get into your car and realize you might be over the legal limit. Rather than risk a DUI, you take the keys out of the ignition, lay your seat back, and stretch out to sleep for a
Paying for a DUI could get harder
When facing DUI charges, most people fear that they might face jail time. However, a drunk driving conviction can lead to many more consequences that affect you – and your bank account – in the long term. So, what are the financial effects of a DUI? The financial penalties are hard-hitting One lapse in judgment
Can I lose my nursing license if I get a DUI?
Getting a nursing license is no easy task. It takes hours upon hours of studying, test taking and clinic hours before you can get that treasured nursing license that can lead to a job as a nurse. But what happens if the police stop your vehicle and accuse you of drunk driving? Is that it
The ways a DUI conviction may derail your career
There are many under-the-radar penalties stemming from a DUI conviction. One of them is how it may affect your career. Having a DUI on your record can take a toll on your professional life. You may lose your job, see job opportunities shrivel up and disappear, or have clients and colleagues become former clients and