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DUI

The hidden insurance cost of a DUI conviction

There are many penalties that people face when accused of driving under the influence (DUI) violations. The courts have the authority to impose certain penalties if drivers plead guilty or get convicted at trial. The standard criminal consequences include driver's...

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What happens during field sobriety testing?

The state needs evidence to bring charges against someone or secure a conviction during a criminal trial. The primary objective of a police officer interacting with someone as often to find potential evidence. During a traffic stop, police officers look for any...

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How accurate are alcohol breath tests?

Failing a chemical breath test can be a shock to someone who truly believes that they didn't have too much to drink. Impaired driving charges can put someone in jail and/or cost them their driver's license if they get convicted or plead guilty. Despite these risks, a...

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What an illegal stop means for your DUI charges

For a police officer to initiate a DUI traffic stop, they must have reasonable suspicion that a crime has been committed or is in progress. This suspicion is typically based on observed erratic driving, traffic violations or other indicators of impairment. However, if...

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