Many people ask whether they should challenge the proposed license suspension or revocation that follows a DUI arrest. The answer is simple: absolutely! You might have heard from a friend that there’s only a small chance you’ll win. Depending on the specific factors in your unique case, that might be true, but you won’t know…Read More
As of 2018, nine states have legalized recreational marijuana, as well as the District of Columbia. In total, 31 states have some form of legal cannabis—whether it’s recreational or medical—in addition to D.C. With access to cannabis on the rise, it’s not surprising to see businesses of all sorts starting to cash in on the…Read More
Alcohol and humans have a long history together. After all, there’s an entire Prohibition Era dedicated to man’s attempts to keep other people from imbibing on this mind-altering substance. Long before the days of motor vehicles—before DUIs were a possibility for drivers who drink too much—people had other alcohol-related problems to deal with. Fights, fury,…Read More
There’s nothing quite like a statistic to get people to sit up and pay attention, and the CDC used exactly that sentiment to let Americans know that 29 people lose their lives every day in an accident that involves an alcohol-impaired driver. They take this statistic and break it down further to one death every…Read More
DUIs are serious situations that can come with very substantial penalty. When the weather’s warm, DUIs often skyrocket, as people attend barbeques, graduation parties, and friendly get-togethers. According to Backgroundchecks.org, “Over 10,000 people were killed and more [than] 200,000 were [injured] in 2015 alone as a direct result of someone driving under the influence.” According to Backgroundchecks.org, the ranking…Read More
We’ve all heard people say, “I drive better when I’ve had a few drinks. I’m more aware of my surroundings.” Perhaps you’ve even made this statement yourself once or twice. These statements can never actually be true. By default, alcohol is a depressant, which is designed to slow reaction times and inhibit the brain from…Read More
Drinking and driving continues to be a genuine problem in the U.S. amongst people of all ages. However, young adults seem to be more prone to drinking and driving than any other age group. The penalties for drinking and driving vary according to California state law and depend on factors such as age, blood alcohol…Read More
In the United States, 31% of road-related accidents are caused by alcohol consumption. That is high in comparison with Germany or the United Kingdom, for example, where their stats show that only 9% and 16% of the accidents are caused by drunk driving. What does that tell us? That we need to educate people more…Read More
Driving trucks is a dangerous job. According to the Bureau of Labor, truck drivers suffered 918 fatal injuries in 2016, more than workers in any other jobs. Conditions in large rigs are improving, with safety boards urging companies to include airbags and collision avoidance technologies on their trucks. Of course, some dangers are unavoidable but…Read More
Did you know you can get a DUI after participating in activities other than drinking? In fact, DUI stands for driving under the influence, and the “influence” can be anything that affects your ability to safely operate a moving vehicle. Of course, this definition includes alcohol, but it also refers to other mind-altering substances, such…Read More
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