DUI

How to Handle Mandatory License Suspension in a DUI Case

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Everyone makes mistakes, and sometimes getting caught making them can have serious consequences. Making a poor judgment call like driving under the influence can result in long-term legal problems. A DUI can negatively affect a person's driving ... more »

How to hire a DUI Lawyer

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If you've been arrested for drunk driving, your in for some pretty humiliating experiences but there's nothing you can do but find a good attorney and never do this again... more »

How to Join a Local MADD Chapter

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MADD was founded in 1980 to help the victims affected by drunk drivers who killed or injured other drivers or pedestrians. Mothers Against Drunk Driving works very hard to curb underage drinking. Through advocacy programs, speaking engagements, ... more »

How to Pass Common Field Sobriety Tests

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Police officers often use field sobriety tests to measure a suspected drunk driver's balance, coordination and ability to perform two tasks at one time. While these tests are quite difficult for an impaired person to perform, they are challenging ... more »

How to Reduce a DUI to a Wet Reckless Charge

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In some DUI cases in some states, you can plea bargain with the prosecution to a lesser charge. A "wet reckless" charge is essentially a reckless (non-injury) driving charge with the added note of being "wet," that is, drunk. It usually means ... more »

How to Refuse a Breathalyzer Test

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If you've been drinking heavily and you're pulled over in your vehicle and asked to take a breathalyzer test, you have the right to refuse to take the test. Since alcohol first impairs your judgment, it's important to realize that the decision ... more »

How to Respond to a DUI

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Most people experience few more frightening experiences than being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. You're treated like a criminal because, in most states, driving a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of over eight ... more »

How to Sign Up for DUI Class

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Just as with traffic violations, DUI violations often end with the accused having to attend a class. "DUI school" is likely to be a relatively small part of the sentence, since you may also face stiff fines, and even jail time. But DUI class is a ... more »

How to Start a Local MADD Chapter

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MADD or Mother's Against Driving Drunk hopes to eliminate the tragedy of drunk driving. MADD has grown into one of the most supported and well-known non-profit organizations since its inception in 1980. MADD members talk to children to encourage ... more »

How to Take a Breathalyzer Test

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Urban legend has it that sucking on pennies and using breath mints are surefire ways to prevent the breathalyzer test's results from going against you. Unfortunately for those who drink and drive, this is false. You'll just have to suck it up, ... more »

How to tell the truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth

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Legal Needs - A true story in California and Federal Court including Congress and Senator Feinstein Office This is what happens to law abiding citizen in Vallejo California, incident occurred 15 July 2006, but just now panning out in court, ... more »

How to Use a Breath Tester to Avoid a DUI

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Before starting you car, you can gauge your ability to drive by using a breath tester to measure blood alcohol content. In Europe and Australia you often see these testers at bars, although they are not common in the US. But you can buy a breath ... more »

How to Use an In-Car Breathalyzer

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Police have been fighting drunk driving for several years by having DUI offenders use an in-car breathalyzer every time they get behind the wheel. This device tells the engine whether or not to start based on the amount of alcohol in the user's ... more »

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