Legal Articles, Criminal
HOW TO BEAT A BREATHALYZER
The most commonly asked question on my website, and probably the internet when it comes to Driving Under the Influence charges, is, without a doubt, "How do I beat the Breathalyzer machine?
CAN THE POLICE TAKE MY BLOOD AGAINST MY WILL?
For years this question was up in the air. Finally, on April 17, 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States has provided some guidance, although not answering all open questions.
TIPS ON HOW TO AVOID GETTING A DUI IN KENTUCKY
Aside from wanting to learn how to beat or "trick" the Breathalyzer machine, many people want to know what to do before they even get to the machine at the station..
NEW KENTUCKY LAW: SOME FELONIES CAN NOW BE EXPUNGED
You heard right -- the law in Kentucky has undergone a major change and starting on July 15, 2016, some 61 felonies will be eligible for expungement if certain criteria are met.
COST BENEFIT OF HIRING A DUI LAWYER
Driving under the influence is a terrible decision that many Americans make every year.
5 Truths & Myths About Underage Drinking in SC
Say you want to stop to buy beer before heading to a party while underage. Maybe you get caught, either successfully OR unsuccessfully, trying to buy beer with a fake ID. Maybe you get caught by the cops with beer in your car.
Do Soft Drinks Raise Breathalyzer Readings?
We all know that soft drinks can negatively impact health, but did you know that they can negatively impact a breathalyzer test reading?
South Carolina DUI’s & Your Right to Independent Testing
There has been discussion in the news recently regarding the right a person has to an independent test when they are arrested for DUI. In one article I read, a couple of my lawyer colleagues who were interviewed didn’t get the law of this topic exactly correct. Granted, it is complicated.
Top 14 Questions About DUI Convictions in SC
Suppose you are stopped for speeding—just a few miles-per-hour over the limit—while driving home from happy hour. The officer leans into your window and asks if you have been drinking.