It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is almost upon us. And yet, it is. The days leading up to and immediately after the holiday are some of the busiest travel times of the year. Besides traveling, another activity that accompanies many people’s Thanksgiving...
After a night out or a long day of socializing, you might feel too tired or too intoxicated to drive home safely. In such situations, many people think the responsible choice is to "sleep it off" in their car. However, while this might seem like a safe and sensible...
Police officers often initiate traffic stops if they see a person breaking the law or driving in an unsafe manner. They can’t do this just because they have a hunch that something is amiss. Instead, they need at least reasonable suspicion that the situation warrants a...
Aside from the legal penalties, one of the biggest consequences of a DUI or other impaired driving-related conviction for most people is that they’re unable to drive legally for a time (potentially a long time) unless they can get a restricted driver’s license that...
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense with far-reaching legal and personal consequences. If the police are reasonably suspicious that you are tipsy behind the wheel, they will pull you over for further investigation. This may involve searching...
Some bars and nightclubs have installed pay-to-use breath test systems. There are even some companies that directly market pocket testing devices to consumers. For as little as a few hundred dollars, people can have their own pocket test to check their blood alcohol...
When you are accused of a crime, the police will gather more information to support the case. In their investigation, they may interrogate you or request you to submit documents or any other relevant evidence. Should you interact with them? And if you do, won't you...