One way that you may be able to reduce your odds of being injured in a car accident is if you can spot potential hazards in advance and then keep your distance. If you see an aggressive driver, for example, you want to be as far from that car as you possibly can. This...
Most people understand that there are many consequences of DUIs, such as facing fines or jail time. On top of those issues, there are others to consider, too. In particular, one aspect of DUIs that can catch people by surprise is the social impact. If news of a DUI...
DUI checkpoints are controversial. After all, drivers have a right under the 4th Amendment to be protected from unreasonable searches and seizures. This is the reason that the police can't just randomly arrest you to see if you've committed a crime. They always have...
A car crash may have harsh impacts even at lower speeds, and the force of those impacts has the potential to cause serious or fatal injuries. In many car crashes, people suffer blows to the head and sudden impacts that whip their head and neck around in a painful...
People often feel very shaken up after a car crash. They may have a hard time thinking about what steps to take. Memorizing the appropriate way to respond can help you avoid making mistakes or oversights right after a crash that will affect your rights. Most people...
If the police pull you over, and the officer alleges that you were under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating medication, they may have taken your drivers’ license. They probably gave you notice of your right to a DMV administrative hearing on the...
Right after a crash, you will likely check yourself and passengers for injuries, call for emergency services and possibly exchange information with the other driver. If you get hurt, assessing your own injuries and getting timely medical care will often be the top...
Though many people believe that failing field sobriety tests means that you’ll face a DUI conviction, the truth is that there are many reasons why people fail these tests without being intoxicated. Field sobriety tests include the: Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test...
Just about everyone recognizes that typing or reading on a cellphone while driving is a dangerous behavior. However, distracted driving does not just involve mobile technology. There are other forms of distraction that could increase your risk of a crash that you may...
Allegations of driving under the influence (DUI) are different than many other crimes because people often assume that anyone arrested for a DUI must be guilty. The proliferation of chemical breath tests and the perceived accuracy of these tests has led to a cultural...
