Drunk Driving

No, those are not sleigh bells ringing. That is the sound of a police officer pulling you over. It is possible the officer wants to let you know you have last year’s sticker on your license plate, or you have a burnt-out brake light. Although even a relatively simple...

Being stopped by a police officer on suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI) can be a frightening and confusing experience. An officer may stop you if they observe erratic driving, such as swerving or speeding. They might also pull you over if your vehicle has...

It is not uncommon to have a few too many when at a social event like a college football game or a friend’s party. If you decide to drive home afterward, you might encounter an operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) checkpoint, especially in states like...

Many people are not aware that driving under the influence does not involve alcohol alone; motorists can also get in DUI trouble if they’re impaired by any substance—including prescribed medications. It can be a shocking realization for many motorists that their legal...

When police officers see signs that a driver is impaired, they’ll likely conduct a traffic stop. A primary purpose of this stop is to determine what’s going on with the driver. If an officer has reason to believe the driver is impaired, they may ask the driver to take...

Breathalyzer devices, which are designed to measure someone’s blood alcohol content (BAC), are widely used by law enforcement officers to gather evidence when someone is accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). Does that mean that you’re completely out...