In this comprehensive case study, we delve into the 2024 DUI offense rates across different states in the United States. Our goal is to provide you with valuable insights, actionable information, and a powerful case scenario that highlights the real-world implications of current DUI arrests. As specialist DUI defense lawyers, our attorneys understand the gravity of DUI …
Auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), also known as gut fermentation syndrome, is a rare condition that causes people to produce alcohol from carbohydrates. This can lead to a DUI arrest because it causes patients to have a breath or blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit even though no alcoholic beverage was consumed. ABS occurs when the body …
A police officer can use breathalyzer tests, blood tests, or urine tests when suspected of a DUI. However, breathalyzer tests are the most common type of test used because they are convenient and can be administered quickly. Here are some other differences between breathalyzer tests and blood tests: Breaking Down Why Police Opt for Breathalyzers Over Blood …
In various jurisdictions, meticulous adherence to proper DUI and DWI arrest procedures is critical for building a robust defense that can lead to case dismissals. As many people have seen on the news, a high-profile example saw a Vermont judge nullify evidence in 25 DUI cases due to potential flaws in breath test results. This …
A review of the news report about how 104 DWI cases dismissed along with an additional 71 traffic stop offenses due to improper arrests by police, underscores the importance of how charges can be dismissed when a driver’s rights have been violated. If DWI arrest procedure is not followed according to the strict laws that …
Updated: 2-28-2024 Challenging DUI Checkpoints: Michael Picard’s Encounter A driver having to go through a local DUI or DWI checkpoint is an unpleasant ordeal for anyone to have to experience, and walks the borderline of violating a person’s rights at this roadblock stop by police. Fortunately, many citizens decide to use and when necessary, fight …
In 2024, top automakers are working on new technologies to help combat drunk driving with: The Rise of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) Modern cars are increasingly equipped with ADAS features designed to assist drivers and enhance safety. These features include: These technologies are already making a significant impact. Studies by the National Highway Traffic Safety …
Revisiting the legal nuances in the high-profile Mariuana DUI case when a 20-year-old woman from Michigan was facing a six-month jail term for a car accident she didn’t cause, due to the current state law definition of ‘drugged driving.’ A “zero tolerance” rule for drivers with any level of THC results in extreme DUI consequences. …
As of early 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is developing “passive” driver alcohol detection technologies. These technologies include: Additionally, legislation is also pending that would require all new vehicles sold in the U.S. to have passive alcohol detection starting in 2026. Cutting-Edge Technologies Changing DUI Prevention The future holds transformative advancements to reduce …
There are numerous technical defenses that can get a DUI case dropped. As reported in the news about a lawyer’s DUI charges dismissed in court, it highlights how a DUI or DWI case can be won the most effectively with the charges thrown out of court. A dismissed case was ultimately the result since the …
