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Urine Testing in DUI Cases and Why Police Don’t Often Use It
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal in every state. All states have “implied consent” laws that require drivers to take a chemical test (blood, breath, and urine tests being the most common) if lawfully arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). This article covers DUI ... READ MORE
Blood Testing in DUI Cases: When It’s Required and How It’s Used
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal in every state. And all states have “implied consent” laws that require drivers to take a chemical test (usually, of the blood, breath, or urine) if lawfully arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). This article covers DUI blood testing—specifically, ... READ MORE
Fighting a DUI Charge With the Rising Blood Alcohol Defense
Read about how the prosecution and defense use rising and falling blood alcohol concentration in DUI cases. ... READ MORE
Will I Have to Pay Bail to Get Out of Jail for a DUI Arrest?
After being arrested for a DUI (driving under the influence), you’re brought to jail and "booked." Can you get out when you sober up, or will you have to arrange for bail? The game of Monopoly has provided us with the concept of the “Get Out of Jail Free” card—a magic status that enables you ... READ MORE
Criminal Charges for DUIs Resulting in Deaths
The consequences of a DUI conviction are typically serious. But generally, the most severe penalties are reserved for DUIs where someone is killed. And it usually doesn’t matter whether the death was that of a passenger, person in another car, or pedestrian: the impaired driver is responsible all the same. ... READ MORE
What Does the Prosecution Have to Prove in a DUI Case?
Learn about the elements that the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt to get a conviction in a DUI case. ... READ MORE
When Do Courts Require SCRAM Bracelets and How Do They Work?
Read about some of the circumstances where a court might order a defendant to wear an alcohol-monitoring SCRAM bracelet and how they detect alcohol. ... READ MORE
Should I Use a Public Defender for My DUI?
If you’re arrested for a DUI and you can't afford an attorney, the government will pick up the tab and provide you with a lawyer (called a public defender, or “PD”). ... READ MORE
DUI, DWI, OWI: Definitions and Terminology for Driving under the Influence
DUI lawyers, police, and legislators have developed their own terminology and shorthand when it comes to driving under the influence of alcohol (formerly known as drunk driving). Below are some of the common terms and their definitions. ... READ MORE
DUI/DWI Trial Process
Many people who are arrested for driving under the influence (“DUI”) (also called “driving while intoxicated” or DWI in many states) have no prior criminal history. A DUI arrest is typically unexpected, and the legal process is unfamiliar and may be intimidating for someone who has never been in court. Here are the basics of what to expect. ... READ MORE
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