U.S. DUI News
Blood-Draw Search Warrant
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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