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Common Misconceptions About Ignition Interlocks
Ignition interlock devices (IIDs) often get a bad reputation due to misconceptions. Let’s clear up the five most common myths we hear: All IIDs must
Is Reducing the per se Blood Alcohol Level the Solution? Updated March 11, 2025
Regular readers of this blog will recall my February 17, 2025 post relating to this topic. Since the publication of that post discussing a change
Ohio State Highway Patrol Begins Use of Oral Fluid Testing
The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is now using oral fluid testing to determine drivers’ THC levels. According to a report by NBC4i, OSHP launched
The Corpus Delecti Rule in DUI Cases
Understanding How It Works in Florida Introduction The corpus delecti rule is a key concept in criminal law, meaning that there must be proof that
Is Reducing the per se Blood Alcohol Level the Solution?
In 2017, Utah became the first (and so far, the only) state to pass legislation to lower the per se legal limit from .08% to
The Legal Process of Getting an Ignition Interlock Device
The legal process for getting an ignition interlock device (IID) varies by state, but here’s a general step-by-step guide. 1. Understand State Requirements The first
The DUI Accident Exception to Florida Misdemeanor Arrest Requirements
Introduction DUI accidents are an exception to a law in Florida which requires that for a police officer to make an arrest for a misdemeanor
Understanding Ignition Interlocks: What They Are and How They Work
An ignition interlock device, also known as a car breathalyzer, prevents a vehicle from starting unless the driver provides a breath sample into the device
Benefits of Deferred Probation in a DWI case
Deferred probation is a disposition in which a Defendant is placed on probation, and upon successful completion, the case will not result in a final
Suspicious DWI Circumstances
One of the suspicious DWI circumstances I see are occasions when cops are called out by bars to follow cars. They may or may not
Driver arrested for DUI after crashing into Jackson outreach center
Source: wjtv.com by: Delesha Banks JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A local community leader said one of his outreach centers was damaged due to a drunk
Tennessee Driver’s License Reinstatement
My office receives many phone calls from people wanting to reinstate their driver’s license. It is a process that can admittingly become complicated and frustrating.
New Ohio Law Prohibits Stunt Driving and Street Takeover
At the end of 2024, the Ohio General Assembly passed House Bill 56. The Act created the new offenses of Stunt Driving and Street Takeover
2024 Tennessee Law Presumes Opioid Impairment With Antagonist
As of July 1, 2024, a person who was administered an opioid antagonist is presumed to be impaired while driving for the next 24 hours.
Democrat official charged with DUI asked arresting officer crude question: Police
Source: foxnews.com A Democratic official made repeated impolite comments about an officer’s genitals during a drunken driving arrest, according to the Chicago police. Democratic Board of
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