Drunk Driving

When it comes to drunk driving, the law does not take matters lightly. To some, choosing to get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle while intoxicated is only a few steps away from opening fire with a gun in a crowded area. This is because motor vehicles are extremely...

The holidays are here, and while it is a happy time of year for most in the United States, it is also a time for the authorities to ensure that people do not get too carried away with their festivities. With so many citizens reconnecting with friends and family, it is...

If you are at all familiar with DUI laws, you probably know that the laws vary from state to state in many different aspects. There are some aspects of DUI law that are ubiquitous across all states, such as the minimum BAC level of 0.08, but there are far more...

Generally speaking, police need to have probable cause to pull you over unless you have clearly violated a law, such as speeding or running a red light. What this means is that if an officer notices questionable behavior that is not illegal, you may still be pulled...

For the vast majority of criminal offenses, there is a compounding degree of severity when it comes to consequences. This means that consequences of being convicted of a particular offense, such as drunk driving, three times will be much more severe than the...

If a Louisiana police officer pulls you over because he or she suspects that you are driving drunk, you will likely be required to take some tests designed to determine your level of intoxication. These tests can assess many different aspects, including your reflexes,...

We have all experienced the momentary panic of seeing a police officer on the road. You are driving along, and then suddenly you see the police car hidden behind a tree or bush; you immediately take your foot off the accelerator. Frantically, you check your speed to...

If you are accused of a crime, no matter how minor you think the crime may be, it is in your best interests to speak with an attorney. An attorney can offer you valuable insight into the crime of which you are accused and help you take legal action in your defense....

If you are familiar at all with DUI law, you have likely heard that police must have probable cause to pull you over in the first place. What this means is that even if you are accused of drunk driving for a legitimate reason, such as failing a sobriety test, the...

Being involved in a fatal accident is one of the most frightening and tragic things that can happen to a person. You may find that you are too frightened to get behind the wheel of a car for a very long time, and in many cases every party involved feels guilty, even...