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Sometimes the Treatment for an Oklahoma DUI Conviction Can Seem Like Punishment Itself- Oklahoma DUI Defense

John Hunsucker March 2, 2015 No Comments

Conviction based on a violation of Oklahoma’s DUI laws carries with it a number of penalties, which vary in severity based on factors such as

Woman sues after police put a bag over her head, put her in a chokehold and forcefully drew blood.

DUI News Staff Writer March 2, 2015 No Comments

A Texas woman is suing Austin police for placing a bag over her head, strapping her to a chair and using a “choke hold” and

TEXTING VS. DRINKING WHILE DRIVING: LOL OR SOL?

Steve Oberman February 28, 2015 No Comments

On November 8, 2014, University of Oregon linebacker Joe Walker returned a fumble one hundred (100) yards against the University of Utah for a

New DUI Bills presented by the 2015 West Virginia Legislature

Harley Wagner February 25, 2015 No Comments

In an on-going effort to keep the public informed on all topics related to DUI laws and topics in the State of West Virginia, The

Gerry Spence, Geoffrey Feiger and Michigan Drunk Driving

Patrick Barone February 24, 2015 No Comments

It must be well known by now that in August of 2007 Michigan’s most famous, Mr. Geoffrey Feiger, was indicted on a ten-count complaint, alleging

CAVEAT EMPTOR — THE MISLEADING NATURE OF ON-LINE REVIEWS AND WEBSITE CLAIMS

Paul Burglin February 24, 2015 No Comments

The California State Bar has issued a formal opinion about misleading representations by attorneys on their websites and blogs (Formal Opinion Interim No. 12-0006) and

Oklahoma Mandatory Jail Sentences and Costs

John Hunsucker February 23, 2015 No Comments

Incarceration in Oklahoma can leave released prisoners with an ongoing “debt to society” The combination of Oklahoma laws requiring mandatory minimum prison sentences and a

Lake County cop up on DUI charges

DUI News Staff Writer February 22, 2015 No Comments

A Lake County Sheriff’s lieutenant who faces dismissal from the force for DUI and other charges related to a Super Bowl Sunday crash in which

Charlotte officer charged with New Year’s Eve DWI

DUI News Staff Writer February 18, 2015 No Comments

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer has been charged with driving while impaired after a Union County traffic stop on New Year’s Eve. State troopers said 44-year-old

DWI convictions not as cut and dry as .08 blood alcohol content

DUI News Staff Writer February 13, 2015 No Comments

The blood alcohol content of .08 is the legal limit for North Carolina, but the process from breath tests to booking and beyond for a

Tennessee v. Kennedy & Tennessee v. Wells – Blood Draws and the Fourth Amendment

Steve Oberman February 12, 2015 No Comments

Two Tennessee cases were recently decided concerning the constitutionality of mandatory blood draws of those accused of driving under the influence (DUI). This legal issue

A Case for Abolishing the 21 Drinking Age

Ed Fiandach February 10, 2015 No Comments

Open the newspaper or turn on your local news and you’re probably going to hear a story about a drunk driving accident, alcohol related assault

ARE YOU REQUIRED TO ROLL DOWN YOUR WINDOW AT A DUI ROADBLOCK / CHECKPOINT?

Phil Price February 3, 2015 No Comments

There has been quite a bit of buzz lately about a video illustrating a Florida attorney’s creative advice on handling DUI roadblocks / checkpoints. The