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Burden of Proof in a criminal case

Harley Wagner July 22, 2013 No Comments

With all of the recent national media attention to the jury verdict in the George Zimmerman case, I, and The Wagner Law Firm, thought it prudent to

Did You Say Too Much To The Officer, Or Not Enough?

Paul Burglin July 22, 2013 No Comments

For years, criminal defense attorneys have cautioned people about the perils of talking to the police when they are suspected of violating the law. It

How Much is Too Much?

Virginia Landry July 16, 2013 No Comments

In order to prevent over-serving at bars, many states have adopted what is known as the Dram Shop Act. The Dram Shop Act allows victims

Alcohol Inhalation: the Truth behind the Lies

Steve Oberman July 8, 2013 No Comments

Editor’s note: Steve Oberman and the other lawyers at Oberman & Rice not only defend those accused of driving under the influence and related crimes,

Breath Tests and the “Mouth Alcohol” Problem

Lawrence Taylor July 2, 2013 No Comments

One of the most common causes of falsely high breathalyzer readings is the existence of mouth alcohol. The breathalyzer’s internal computer is making a major assumption

Florida’s Administrative Suspension Process Changes July 1, 2013

David Katz July 2, 2013 No Comments

In Florida a driver who was arrested for DUI would face an administrative suspension of his or her driving privilege. However, they could challenge this

How to Choose the Right Attorney for Your DUI Case.

David Katz July 2, 2013 No Comments

Many attorneys who practice criminal law also take DUI cases. These “Jacks Of All Trades” may or may not have the knowledge needed to help

State laboratory to suspend blood-alcohol and blood-drug testing

Rhidian Orr June 28, 2013 No Comments

In a press release issued today, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has announced that it will suspend itself from blood-alcohol and blood-drug testing

Salinas v. Texas: the 5th Amendment’s Downward Spiral?

Victor Carmody June 27, 2013 No Comments

Earlier this month the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in Salinas v. Texas, 570 U.S. ___ (2013) (plurality opinion), holding that, in the

Try getting past this one!

Virginia Landry June 26, 2013 No Comments

Marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamines are just a few of the many different controlled substances that Swedish researchers have found can be detected by a

New West Virginia Seatbelt law coming

Harley Wagner June 16, 2013 No Comments

Here at DUINewsBlog.org, The Wagner Law Firm, West Virginia’s Premier DUI Defense Firm, owned and operated by West Virginia DUI Defense Attorney, Harley Wagner, continually strives

Virginia’s New Policy for Restoration of Rights after Felony DUI

Mike Tillotson June 16, 2013 No Comments

You can’t count on a lot in life – but one thing you can – DWI penalties always get tougher in Virginia. So, it’s noteworthy

Watch out Ohio – Drug Recognition “Experts” are Here

Tim Huey June 13, 2013 No Comments

Ohioans, especially baby boomers taking any prescription medicines, should be very nervous. Why? You are now the focus of the newest toy in the Ohio

NORML calls for Colorado Legislature to Reconsider DUID Marijuana Stardard Based on Biased State Lab

Rhidian Orr June 12, 2013 No Comments

Colorado NORML On June 12th, Colorado NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws), sent a letter to the Governor, Speaker of House Ferrandino, Senate President Morse and Colorado Attorney General asking the

Mississippi Highway Patrol Gets Dinged by Supreme Court

Victor Carmody June 7, 2013 No Comments

It is common knowledge at my office that the Mississippi Highway Patrol, as well as some other agencies, is generally unresponsive to discovery requests in