Drunk Driving Defense Articles

• The Crime of Drunk Driving
  The definition of drunk driving is left up to each individual state. Each state decides the level at which a driver’s blood alcohol content is too high to … More
• Defending a Drunk Driver Hit and Run Charge
  Drivers who are charged with driving under the influence of alcohol face serious criminal charges. Most states impose significant fines and jail time on drunk … More
• Possible Penalties for Drunk Driving
  If you are found or plea guilty to the offense of drunk driving, there are a variety of possible penalties you will face. Since the offense of a drunk driving is … More
• What is Aggravated DUI?
  Some states have a more serious drunk driving charge often referred to as an aggravated DUI, also known as “extreme DUI” or “felony DUI”. It … More
• The Constitutionality of Sobriety Checkpoints
  What are Sobriety Checkpoints? Sobriety checkpoints are law enforcement initiated roadblocks which are usually set up on an anonymous road or highway in a community … More
• What To Do If You're Arrested
  It can be difficult to think clearly after an arrest. Many arrestees are scared about the social stigmas, personal consequences, financial consequences, legal … More
• Overview of Drunk Driving Offenses in the United States
  Each state in the country has passed a law which makes it illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Since this offense is … More
• Drunk Driving Fourth Amendment Issues
  How does the Fourth Amendment affect my drunk driving case? Under the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and under state constitutional provisions, a person … More
• Do You Need An Attorney... or Can You Represent Yourself?
  There are many circumstances in the United States when a person is entitled to represent himself in legal matters. The Supreme Court has found that the Sixth … More
• Chemical Testing in Drunk Driving Cases
  In driving while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants cases, such as drugs, law enforcement officials usually administer a series of … More