What are the DUI trends in the US? (DUI is driving under the influence of alcohol. Often defined as DWI or similar initials.) It’s dropped greatly since 1980. But it remains a major problem. That’s because even a single DUI death is a needless tragedy. I. The Study Researchers wanted to measure DUI trends over …
Judges arrested for drunk driving are all over the U.S. As one jurist said, judges wear robes, not capes. They’re human. Perhaps most judges arrested for drunk driving act politely. But in some cases they act very inappropriately when police pull them over. And even more outrageously when an officer arrests them. Learn what to expect …
Dry counties have higher DWI or DUI death rates than wet counties. That is, alcohol prohibition or dry counties have higher rates of alcohol related traffic deaths than do wet counties. There are many examples. Here are ones from three states. I. Arkansas A study of all counties in Arkansas found that dry counties have …
I. Impact of BAC on Traffic Crashes. What’s the effect of BAC on traffic crashes? (BAC = blood alcohol concentration.) Most drivers who have any alcohol in their bodies have a low and legal BAC. As a result, they have few alcohol-related crashes. The chart below shows BAC in relation to risk of crach. Clearly, …
Ever wonder how police spot drunk drivers? It’s not just seeing cars weaving on the road. They learn specific tell-tale signs of impaired or drunken driving. I. How Police Spot Drunk Drivers Here are some of the things police look for. Speeding up slowing down quickly. Almost hitting an object or other vehicle. Drifting (moving in …
If you’re stopped for DWI or DUI, it’s too late to lower your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). And if it’s at an illegal level, the officer will arrest you. Call a defense attorney right away to protect your rights. Preferably one who specializes in DWI defense. You want to avoid being stopped for DWI. I. …
To avoid a DUI in Kentucky, you should know at least these five things. I. DUI in Kentucky It’s illegal to drive under the influence of intoxicants. This is called DUI in Kentucky. For drivers 21 and older, DUI is driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. And for those under …
To avoid a DWUI in Wyoming, you should know at least five things. Arrested for DWUI in Wyoming? If you’re charged with an DWUI in Wyoming, contact a lawyer immediately. The attorney should specialize in drinking and driving cases. Better yet is one whose practice is limited to such cases. The Wyoming State Bar (lawyer …
To avoid a DWI in Texas, you should know at least five things. I. DWI in Texas It’s illegal to drive while intoxicated. Doing so is DWI in Texas. For those age 21 and older, DWI is driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. For commercial drivers it’s 0.04%. And for …
To avoid a DUI in Mississippi, you should know at least these five things. I. DUI in Mississippi It is a criminal act to drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. It’s called DUI in Mississippi. DUI is driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher. For commercial drivers, it’s 0.04% or …
