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

Barry Simons April 23, 2013 No 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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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

Tougher DUI Laws Await Mississippi Governor’s Signature

Victor Carmody April 5, 2013 No Comments

Just this week, a Hattiesburg man was sentenced to serve 50 years for the death of Leslie Byrd and her unborn child. The man, Matt

Strip Searched for a DUI Arrest?

Steve Oberman March 31, 2013 No Comments

According to Tennessee House Bill 275, which was introduced this year (2013), strip searches would be allowed regardless of the crime for which one is

Strange But True – DUI & A Toy Truck

Steve Oberman March 28, 2013 No Comments

Sometimes DUI defense lawyers come across a story that bears repeating–even at the expense of the poor defendant. A Jonesboro, Arkansas woman crashed her Pontiac

Colorado DUI Arrests Increase Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

Rhidian Orr March 27, 2013 No Comments

Despite attempts by Colorado law enforcement officials to dissuade drunk drivers from taking to the road over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend and the Colorado