Seeing flashing lights and being pulled over by a police officer is an unsettling experience. No one expects it will happen. When it does happen they lack information about their rights and the proper procedures for a checkpoint. The time to become informed is prior to a personal checkpoint experience. Find out what you do [...]

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When you are arrested for a DUI it is important to know what to do. You should be prepared to know when to talk to the officers and when not to. Hiring an attorney can be a difficult decision if you have never had to before. Knowing the following tips and information will help to [...]

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arrested-for-dui

A DUI conviction can result in more than simply losing your privilege to drive. While all states have different laws, and the consequences can differ, it’s possible to be charged with things like vehicular manslaughter, a federal offense in some states if convicted of DUI with a minor in the car, or endangering the lives [...]

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drunk-driving

Each year thousands of people die because one person chose to drink and drive. There are countless stories out there about fatal DUIs. When someone chooses to drink and drive, they aren’t simply putting themselves in danger. Fatal DUIs happen every day; not only does it cause one family to tragically lose a loved one, [...]

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arrested

If you have been charged with a DUI offense, you need to take it seriously from the start. Although the charge varies by state, you are dealing with a serious criminal offense that has the potential of landing you in jail or prison and remaining a blot on your permanent criminal record forever. What follows [...]

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3 Things to Do During a DUI Arrest

June 1, 2010

If you have been pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and are possibly facing a DUI arrest, you’re probably going to be a bit anxious, and that’s completely normal. What follows, though, are some things you should do if you find yourself in that situation, and remember if at any [...]

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Why do I need a lawyer for a DUI? Can’t I just represent myself?

February 15, 2010

Many first-time offenders are tempted to appear in court without representation. As first-time offenders, with no criminal records, they assume the hearing process will be simple and uncomplicated, and that no one is really routing for them to fail, and the circumstances of their arrest — often genuine oversight after after a party, or one [...]

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