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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

HGN Robustness Study; DWI related

Mimi Coffey March 26, 2013 No Comments

HGN: Robustness Study; DWI related Facts revealed by Dr. Lance Platt who did a PhD on HGN, former cop & State of Texas trainer of

Big Brother is Watching You – and He Doesn’t Need a Warrant

Mike Hawkins March 25, 2013 No Comments

Atlanta, GA — Little Rock, Arkansas may not be a likely terrorism target or a gang crime hotspot, but the Arkansas capital has decided to follow

Mississippi Man Receives 25 Year Sentence: The High Costs of Driving Under the Influence

Victor Carmody March 22, 2013 No Comments

It is no secret that financial disincentives have assumed a primary role in crime deterrence, especially in regards to driving under the influence and related

Colorado Marijuana Laws Causing Legal Issues for Driver’s in Other States

Rhidian Orr March 20, 2013 No Comments

On this blog, we’ve discussed a number of recent developments as they relate to marijuana and DUI law in Colorado, covering the ongoing legislative debate

Boulder Police Officers resign after DUI arrest

Rhidian Orr March 14, 2013 1 Comment

On February 22, news outlets across the state reported that two Boulder police officers, both of whom had been charged with DUI infractions, had resigned