Police officers do not have the authority to stop a vehicle for no reason. Instead, if they feel that a person is driving under the influence, they must have reasonable suspicion in order to pull him or her over.There are many examples of reasonable suspicion,...
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There is more than 1 type of driving under the influence
Local authorities are always on the lookout for people who are driving under the influence. For this reason, the best thing you can do is avoid this behavior at all costs.When it comes to drunk driving laws, many people only consider those that are in place in regards...
Know when to invoke your right to remain silent
Any criminal charge is one that can have a negative impact on your life. Not only can this effect your personal relationships, but it can also hold you back from reaching your professional goals. We understand that you might not be ready to deal with these types of...
How do you know if someone is driving drunk?
As a driver, you do your best to avoid dangerous situations. However, there's one problem with this: You never know what the other drivers are thinking or doing. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to determine if somebody may be driving drunk. Consider the...
Avoiding a DUI conviction
If you are charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it's easy to believe that your life is over. However, this is an overreaction. There's no denying that you're in trouble with the law, but there are steps you can take to put this behind you once...
Drug offenses and diversion programs
Every drug charge, even those that appear minor on the surface, can impact the rest of your life. This holds true both on a personal and professional level. For this reason, you need to understand your legal rights should you be charged with a drug offense. With the...
Ignition interlock legislation proposed in California
In California, DUI fatalities had been falling, and they hit 774 back in 2011. That was the lowest since the stats started being recorded, and it was looked at as something of a milestone in the state's history. Since then, however, the number of deadly accidents...
Why are ‘no-knock’ warrants used?
Typically, even if the police have a warrant to search your home or apartment, they're going to knock first before they attempt to come in. They may show you the warrant to demonstrate that you can't refuse the request, but you still open the door for them and have...
The benefit of Good Samaritan drug laws
Drug overdose incidents don't have to be fatal in many cases. If a person got medical care right away, he or she may live; without care that is given quickly, the chances of passing away increase dramatically. Every minute makes the danger greater.Much of the time,...
Technology has changed DUI warrants
If the police ask you to take a blood test after a DUI stop, you can refuse. However, if they have a warrant, you cannot legally refuse the test. Therefore, getting such a warrant is the easiest way for the police to determine if you're drunk, if you do not...
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