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DUI & DWI Law : Law & Legal & Attorney
DUI Laws in France
Watch how much you drink if you plan on driving in France.the celebration of wine image by iMAGINE from Fotolia.comIn 2007, 1,241 people died in alcohol-related traffic accidents in France, making them the number one cause of vehicular deaths in the country. Since then, new restrictions...
The Uniform Alcoholism & Intoxication Act
The Uniform Alcoholism and Intoxication Act is a model law drafted by the National Conference of Commissioners of Uniform State Laws, according to the University of Pennsylvania Law School. The law seeks to treat alcoholism as a problem of public health rather than one of criminal law.
Underage DUI Laws
Underage DUI laws are very tough.two teens with cell phone. image by Anna Chelnokova from Fotolia.comCommonly referred to as driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI) or operating under the influence (OWI), drunken driving is a crime punished in every state....
Penalties for a DUI in New Hampshire
The state of New Hampshire has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit of 0.8 when driving a vehicle. If your BAC is 0.8 or above, you are breaking the law. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) offenses in New Hampshire also include being impaired by...
Which States Prohibit DUI Checkpoints?
Some states have ruled that sobriety checkpoints violate the Constitution.to drunk to drive image by Marjan Veljanoski from Fotolia.comThe Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution forbids unreasonable search and seizures by law enforcement agents against private citizens....
Washington Laws on Driving With a Cast
If you can drive safely, you can drive with a cast in Washington State.driving 4 image by Andrzej Borowicz from Fotolia.comIf you can drive safely in the state of Washington while wearing a cast, there are no specific laws prohibiting you from doing so. However, it is possible to be cited...
Do I Have to Disclose a Pending DWI to a Prosecutor?
Individuals who have been charged with the offense of driving while intoxicated are considered innocent of all charges unless otherwise proven guilty in a court of law. That being said, the law in most states mandates that pending charges be disclosed in certain scenarios where the issue is consider
How to Get a DUI Dropped in Kentucky
Kentucky law defines DUI as operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08. Depending on the individual, as few as two drinks within an hour is enough to elevate your BAC to the legal limit. Convictions can result in fines, jail or the revocation of driving privileges, in addition to
Drunk Driving Laws in Iowa
In every state, anyone operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher will be charged with drunk driving. It is also illegal to operate a vehicle under the influence of any illicit drug. Licensed drivers give implicit consent to blood, urine and breath tests if an...
Traffic Laws Governing the Use of Alcohol
Don't drink and drive.Raymond Legenzowski/Stockbyte/Getty Images"Alcohol and driving don't mix," says the common refrain. A host of traffic laws governing the use of alcohol have been enacted to back up the wisdom behind that warning. Each of the 50 states has its own alcohol-related...
Tennessee Penalties for DUI
to drunk to drive image by Marjan Veljanoski from Fotolia.comA Tennessee court will consider the individual circumstances surrounding a driver's arrest and then base the offender's penalty on the sanctions provided by the law. Below are general guidelines of possible penalties for adult...
DUI Laws & Punishments
It is illegal in all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher. This is called DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in some states and DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) in others. Penalties for DUI vary from state to state, but usually involve jail t
How to Get an SR-22 Form
An SR-22 bond is a state-mandated certificate that individuals who are required to carry liability insurance must obtain, including individuals with a DUI on their driving record. The name is deceiving, as an SR-22 bond is not itself insurance, rather proof that you are covered by liability insuranc
Massachusetts Laws on DUI Trials
Massachusetts DUI cases have strict penalties for those found guilty.driving 4 image by Andrzej Borowicz from Fotolia.comMassachusetts is strict on driving under the influence, or DUI, cases. A driver can face up to five years in prison and permanent license suspension. In Massachusetts,...
How to Write the Facts for Your Lawyer About Your DWI Arrest
A Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge can carry serious penalties in all jurisdictions, with thousands in potential fines and possibly incarceration, depending on severity. If you are writing a fact statement for your attorney it is imperative that you fully disclose all events and actions from t
Implied Consent Law andCalifornia
In California, a person operating a motorized vehicle is considered to have implied their consented to blood or breath testing by operating a vehicle for the purpose of testing for alcohol or drug use.
What Happens When You Get a 2nd DUI in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma has very strict laws regarding Driving Under the Influence, and especially harsh penalties for anyone caught violating the DUI law a second time. Most states do not provide any means for removing a DUI from your record, but you should look into whether it is an option in the jurisdiction wh
Consequences of Fleeing From an Officer
Regardless of the cause, fleeing from a police officer is never a wise idea. Fleeing from a law enforcement officer for the purpose of resisting arrest or avoiding questioning constitutes willful resistance and is considered a crime in most municipalities. Although laws vary by state, fleeing from a
Vermont Breathalyzer Procedures
Vermont enforces "implied consent" laws.cocktail image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.comVermont enforces "implied consent" laws -- anyone who receives a license or permit to drive automatically consents to chemical tests from law enforcement to detect the presence of alcohol. It is illegal...
How to Reduce a DUI Charge
Of course, it's best not to drive after you've been drinking alcohol. But when you've had a few sips of an alcoholic beverage and you know that your senses aren't impaired, it's tempting to get behind the wheel anyway. If you do, keep in mind that you can still be pulled over by a police officer on