Restoring Hope
Many Americans turn to alcohol as a way to combat stress in an ever-stressful environment. Despite the fact that this does not make for a healthy coping mechanism, more and more people seem to engage in it. Unfortunately, this also leads to an elevated rate of DUI...
A police officer who has pulled over a driver on suspicion of drinking and driving has several methods of gathering evidence, including questioning the driver, observing their behavior, and field sobriety tests. But perhaps the most important tool at the officer's...
When dealing with a DUI charge, it is important to take it seriously from the start. After all, you are not only facing the possibility of a jail sentence when you face the possibility of a DUI conviction. In reality, the long-term consequences of a DUI conviction are...
When dealing with a DUI, most people think about the short-term consequences first. After all, time in jail and hefty fines weigh heavily on anyone's mind. But a DUI conviction can have much longer and farther-reaching consequences, too. In fact, it could entirely...
Perhaps a law enforcement officer stopped you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). If convicted, this would represent your second DUI offense within a year. The penalties will increase and so will the adverse effects on your future. Penalties...
If you are like many drivers on the road today, you have a bunch of loose change in your center console, cupholders or glove box. This change can come in handy when you are approaching a toll booth or picking up your morning coffee. Can it keep officers from arresting...
Even though drinking alcohol is not a long-term strategy for dealing with stress, many Americans drink as a coping mechanism. In fact, according to USA Today, as many as 20% of adults in the U.S. admit to drinking heavily in response to stress. Your child custody...
If law enforcement arrested you on suspicion of drunk driving, you are probably worried about your future and anxious to keep a DUI mark off your record. If you are a first-time offender, you may qualify to enter the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD)...
A DUI conviction can adversely affect several areas of your life, ranging from your finances to your career goals. Unfortunately, if you happen to receive a DUI in the middle of your job search, your ability to obtain employment may become that much harder. Though a...
Officers will sometimes set up sobriety, or DUI, checkpoints at various points on the highway. The intent of this checkpoint is to allow officers to catch potential intoxicated drivers and get them off of the road. However, some drivers may want to avoid these...
