It wasn't that long ago that you could refuse to take a breathalyzer test without much of a serious consequence. Since Thursday, June 23, 2016, however, that is no longer the case. The Supreme Court ruled in a 5-3 judgment that it is now a crime to refuse to take a breathalyzer test when the police suspect you of drunk driving. No Warrant Needed You might have believed that in order for the police to conduct a breathalyzer test when you refused to do so voluntarily, that they would need a warrant to force you to take one.
Sometimes, there are city public utilities that are neglected. At times, cities may be actively working on curing the issues of public roads and sidewalks one section at a time. Other times, the city may not be actively making any improvements towards the issue. Potholes are a major cause of vehicles getting damaged and possible accidents happening that lead to personal injury. If you are hurt in an accident that was caused by the negligence of the city's roads, you have a different fight than proving that someone else was at fault.
A conviction for driving while intoxicated can be damaging to your driving record. If you've been arrested on suspicion, the best thing you can do is to fight the charges any way that you can. While you might think that a breathalyzer or other evidence could be enough to ensure a conviction, there are a few things that you should know. Observation Can Affect Testing Validity Before an officer can administer a breath test, he or she must have probable cause to suspect you of drunk driving.
Many people consider road trips and alcohol inseparable. Unfortunately, the same alcohol that can light up your road trip experience can also ruin it when it leads to a drinking under the influence (DUI) charge. Take these precautions to ensure that doesn't happen: Rotate Drivers An essential trick is to rotate drivers so that everybody gets the chance to drink when it's safe. Know that blood alcohol is eliminated from the body at the paltry rate of 0.
You made the mistake of driving after having one too many to drink. You got a DUI, maybe went to jail or served house arrest, paid all of your fines, went to Alcoholics Anonymous, lost your license and now, you want your driving privileges back. What hoops will you have to jump through? Is there any way to get your license back before the restoration date you were given? In some states, a probationary driver's license is an option.
Sometimes it's necessary for individuals to hire a criminal attorney. If you've never had to hire an attorney before, you may not know exactly what to do. Hello, my name is Joanna, and this blog will tell you everything you need to know about hiring a criminal attorney to represent you in your legal matter. I was in this situation recently when a family member needed an attorney. I had to learn quickly what needed to be done, and in the end it all worked out great. I decided to compile a blog to help others learn what to do when they need to hire a criminal attorney. Since this can be a stressful experience, my hope is that this blog will help to ease some of the stress.