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How do the police test for alcohol in a blood sample?

James Nesci April 26, 2013 No Comments

How do the police test for alcohol in a blood sample? Keep in mind that a police-administered blood test creates an estimate of the amount

What should I do if I receive a photo-ticket in Arizona?

James Nesci April 26, 2013 No Comments

What should I do if I receive a photo-ticket in Arizona? You have four options upon receiving a photo-ticket in the mail, in Arizona (other

Do the police have to read Miranda Rights to me, when I am arrested?

James Nesci April 26, 2013 No Comments

Do the police have to read Miranda Rights to me, when I am arrested? The short answer is “No.” The triggering event for Miranda Rights

Prosecutors Attempt to Limit Defenses

James Nesci April 26, 2013 No Comments

What started as a seemingly routine and innocuous motion by the prosecutors in the Tucson City Court has now grown into a major breath-testing battle

California Highway Patrol Will Stop Forced Blood Draws In Wake Of Missouri v. McNeely

Barry Simons April 23, 2013 2 Comments

In Missouri v. McNeely, the United States Supreme Court rejected the government’s argument that the possible dissipation of alcohol in a DUI suspect’s blood will

US Supreme Court Requires Search Warrants for Blood Draws in Many DUI Cases

Steve Oberman April 23, 2013 1 Comment

New Tennessee DUI Defense? Many persons charged in Tennessee with the crime of Drunk Driving (DUI/DWI) may have a new defense in their arsenal. On

W.Va. DUI DRUG BILL – PART II

Harley Wagner April 21, 2013 No Comments

We at The Wagner Law Firm, West Virginia’s Premier DUI Defense Firm, strive to constantly provide to inquiring citizens the most up to date, relevant information on

Blood-Draw Search Warrant

Paul Burglin April 19, 2013 No Comments

Getting a blood-draw search warrant in California in a misdemeanor offense of driving under the influence case is statutorily prohibited, based on the statutory construction

NHTSA Fights Back Against Succesful DUI Attorneys

Victor Carmody April 19, 2013 No Comments

DUI defense is undoubtedly a specialized and increasingly complex area of legal practice. And with the pervasiveness of social media, such as this blog, DUI

Strip Searches for a DUI Arrest? – Update

Steve Oberman April 19, 2013 No Comments

As a result of inquiries made regarding my earlier post discussing proposed legislation about allowing strip searches for DUI arrests and other misdemeanors in Tennessee,

Warrantless Blood Draws Are Presumptively Unconstitutional Absent Consent

Paul Burglin April 17, 2013 No Comments

SUPREME COURT HOLDS WARRANTLESS BLOOD DRAWS IN DUI CASES MAY VIOLATE FOURTH AMENDMENT The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has issued a major

New DUI Drug Bill Passes

Harley Wagner April 14, 2013 1 Comment

At DUINewsBlog.org, The Wagner Law Firm, West Virginia’s Premier DUI Defense Firm, and that of The Wagner Law Firm founder, and West Virginia’s only exclusive

Rising Blood Alcohol Levels in DUI Cases

Lawrence Taylor April 14, 2013 No Comments

It is illegal to have a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or greater while driving a vehicle. It is not illegal to have a BAC of .08%

Pennsylvania ARD Program for First Time DUI Offenders

Stephen L. Jones April 14, 2013 1 Comment

Clients often call in panic mode after doing research online and reading the penalties they face for a first offense driving under the influence (DUI)

The Orr Law Firm speaks at the 2013 CCDB DUI Conference

Rhidian Orr April 9, 2013 No Comments

From April 4 to April 5, the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, a statewide organization dedicated to uniting the professionals who serve persons who are accused