The fact that impaired driving is so often referred to as drunk driving is somewhat problematic. It is true that being drunk is a type of impairment, and it is likely the most common type of impairment that the police are going to find. But it is not the only way for...
When the police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, they need legally valid reasons to do so. Otherwise, it may amount to an unlawful stop which is against your constitutional rights. Specifically, the Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable searches...
The technology used to check someone's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) has improved over the decades since chemical testing first became commonplace. Testing devices are smaller and more reliable than they used to be, and they have also become far more affordable....
When you are stopped for driving under influence (DUI), there is a pretty good chance that your legal representative will not be there with you. You will have to figure out what to do and what to say on your own. This can be scary, to say the least. If you are like...
If you’re facing a first-time DUI and you’ve never been in trouble with the law, the thought of having to spend even a couple of nights behind bars can be understandably unsettling – maybe even terrifying. That’s why it’s important to know that there are other options...
If you’re stopped by the police and they ask you to take a Breathalyzer test, you may be frustrated that they’re going to test you for drunk driving. If you refuse, you could lose your license, so you probably agreed to take the test thinking that it would come back...
If you're considering what the odds are that you're going to get a DUI, you may be wondering about all the different factors that play into this. Clearly, the most important factor is whether or not you choose to drink and drive, but that's certainly not the only...
When the weekend comes around, many people enjoy going out to the local pub or dance club with friends. It’s an opportunity to kick back, loosen up a little and enjoy plenty of laughter and wild stories with your best buddies. One conversation that many young adults...
Springtime in Tennessee means it is time for prom. Teens all over the region are preparing for this annual rite of passage. But prom night can bring more than pleasant memories of dining and dancing with dates and friends. It also heralds a rash of DUI charges and...
You know that spirits have a high alcohol content, so when you go out and drink, you turn to beer. Beer can be just as intoxicating as other kinds of alcohol, though, when you drink it in large quantities and over a shorter period of time. So, how intoxicating is...
