DUI checkpoints were created to increase public safety by reducing the number of drunk drivers on the road. They are designed to be prohibitive, with the threat of encountering a DUI checkpoint making someone less likely to get behind the wheel while under the influence. Due to the aggressive nature of these roadblocks, many people […]
Having a couple of drinks with friends, going to happy hour, or enjoying a glass of wine or two with dinner are common ways for people to either celebrate an event or unwind from a long day at work. But, have you ever stopped to think about the consequences of being pulled over for driving […]
Drunk driving is serious business. If you get caught, you face significant criminal charges. There are also even worse circumstances that could result from them — such as ending up permanently disabled or killing someone. Yet, these risks aren’t enough to sway people from driving under the influence of alcohol. This can lead to some people […]
There are some people who wake up at 5 am for a 50-mile bike ride, and there are those who stumble upon their bicycle at 5 am after a long night of drinking, ready to come home. While this may seem like a better idea than getting behind the wheel after having a couple of […]
Getting charged with a DUI is serious business. The consequences could include hefty fines, having to install an interlock device in your vehicle, a suspension of your driver’s license, and imprisonment. The process can be long, challenging, and expensive — and once it’s over, you have to deal with the aftermath of having a criminal record. […]
Getting into any type of car accident is an unfortunate, scary, and stressful experience. To make it even worse, certain circumstances exacerbate the aftermath — such as significant property damage, serious injuries, and/or facing criminal charges due to having been driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI). And, when it comes to DUI, the […]
Getting into a car accident is always an unpleasant experience. However, there’s a wide range between a minor fender bender and a catastrophic crash that results in serious bodily injuries. Add in a person who was driving under the influence, and now you’re dealing with criminal activity. But, what exactly, is considered to be too […]
At some point or another, most people experience getting pulled over — for driving five miles per hour over the speed limit, not wearing a seat belt, or maybe having a broken tail light. However, in the big scheme of things, these are all minor traffic offenses. Then there are those that actually constitute a […]
When it comes to the rules of the road, most people have a general idea of what’s legal and what’s not. And, while some people may be able to sometimes get away with driving somewhat over the speed limit, there are certain behaviors that could result in significant fines — and even jail time. Such […]
When it comes to driving under the influence, most people have a general knowledge of what it entails. It is well known that it involves getting behind the wheel after consuming too many alcoholic beverages. Not only is it a dangerous activity that could lead to severely injuring or killing someone, but, even if you […]