The Basics of DUI in California The charge of driving under the influence – or DUI – in the state of California is a serious matter. Whether you have already been charged with this crime, or you expect to be charged in the near future, it is important that understand your rights and the potential […]
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State Laws Regarding Passenger Consumption of Alcohol
Drunk driving is never a good thing. It is responsible for over 10,000 deaths each year. In fact, every two minutes, a person is injured in a drunk driving crash. That’s why you just don’t do it, no matter the circumstances. But what about drinking alcohol as a passenger in a motor vehicle? Is that […]
DUI/DWI FAQ
DUI charges carry serious, long-term consequences, so it’s important to carefully consider how you will proceed if you’ve been charged with DUI. Read the following FAQ to gain a better understanding of the DUI laws and what may happen after a DUI arrest. After that, you will be prepared to have an educated discussion with […]
DUI Implied Consent Law: Can I Refuse a DUI Breathalyzer or Blood Test?
Implied consent is a very controversial aspect of DUI law. Implied consent laws vary from state to state, but the basic concept is that by obtaining your driver’s license or simply by driving in that state, you have automatically given your consent to DUI tests such as the field sobriety test, breathalyzer, and blood or […]
DUI Laws of Delaware
The DUI laws of the state of Delaware prohibit the following: Drivers under the age of 21 operating a motor vehicle with Blood Alcohol Level (“BAC”) of 0.02 percent or above; Drivers of any age operating a motor vehicle with BAC of 0.08 percent or above; Drivers of commercial vehicles with BAC of 0.04 percent […]
DUI Laws of Connecticut
The State of Connecticut’s DUI laws are very similar to the DUI laws of other states in that they make it unlawful for drivers to operate a motor vehicle with blood alcohol content (“BAC”) of 0.08 percent or above. The BAC limit is substantially lower, however, for drivers under the age of 21 or those […]
DUI/DWI Laws of Colorado
Colorado has DUI laws that are pretty much in line with other states and prohibit operation of a motor vehicle with BAC level of 0.08 percent or above. However, Colorado also has a Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) law that makes it unlawful for anyone to operate a motor vehicle with BAC level of 0.05 […]
DUI Laws of California
California DUI Laws Prohibit the Following: Drivers over the age of 21 operating a motor vehicle with BAC 0.08 or higher; Drivers under the age of 21 operating a motor vehicle with BAC 0.01 or higher; Drivers operating commercial vehicles with BAC 0.04 or higher; and Drivers under the age of 18 operating a motor […]
DUI Laws of Indiana
The DUI laws of the State of Indiana prohibit the following: Drivers under the age of 21 operating a motor vehicle with blood alcohol content (“BAC”) of 0.02 or higher; Drivers of any age operating a motor vehicle with BAC of 0.08 or higher; and Drivers operating a commercial vehicle with BAC of 0.04 or […]
Implied Consent Laws and DUIs
A driver’s license is a necessity for most people, but obtaining a driver’s license is not usually high on anybody’s list of a good time. In the hustle and bustle of the DMV, however, there’s an aspect related to your driver’s license which not many people know about, but which can have a big impact […]