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In most states, there is no difference between the terms DUI and DWI. In these states, “driving under the influence” and “driving while intoxicated” mean the same thing. A few states use other phrases for the offense, like “operating under the influence.” The phrases can typically be used interchangeably. However, some states use different phrases …
If you are arrested for driving under the influence in Colorado, you may have to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your motor vehicles as a condition to drive again. An ignition interlock device is a breathalyzer that disables your car if you have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .025% or more. …
You will likely face more severe DUI penalties if you drive drunk and contribute to a car accident (as opposed to if you drive while intoxicated and avoid a collision). DUI penalties will also likely grow more severe if you help cause a DUI accident and the accident results in someone getting injured or killed. …
A 180 lb. person is legally intoxicated after consuming three beers. Three beers would likely result in a person of this size having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08%, which is the legal limit for DUI purposes in most states. But keep in mind that every person’s body processes alcohol differently. This means that …
A 3rd-time DUI in Colorado is treated as a misdemeanor rather than a felony if you do not cause an accident where another person suffers serious bodily injury or death. The standard DUI penalties for a 3rd-offense are: 60 days to 1 year of county jail time, $600 to $1,500 in fines plus court costs, …
Las Vegas’s main lots for vehicles impounded following a Nevada DUI arrest include these locations near the I-15: Ewing Brothers at 1200 A Street, Las Vegas, NV 89106; (702) 382-9261; Quality Towing at 2024 Losee Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89030; (702) 649-5711; Fast Towing at 2220 N. Commerce St., North Las Vegas, NV 89030; (702) …
If you were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in California, the arresting police officer most likely gave you a pink “Notice of Suspension.” The notice informs you to request a DMV hearing to prevent the suspension of your driver’s license. But what phone number do you call? You must contact a Driver Safety …
A DUI can be a crime of moral turpitude (CIMT) if there were aggravating factors. It can also be a CIMT if drugs were involved. If it is a CIMT and the offender is not a U.S. citizen, that person’s immigration status can be affected, and could be deported. Crimes of moral turpitude also come with collateral consequences for …
Every Colorado DUI arrest creates both a criminal case as well as a DMV administrative case. In the same way you are entitled to a criminal trial to fight the criminal charges, you are also entitled to a DMV trial – called an express consent hearing – to fight the license revocation. Here are the …
A DMV DUI hearing is an administrative hearing held at the Department of Motor Vehicle office for the sole purpose of determining whether or not your driver’s license should be suspended following a DUI arrest. The hearing is a separate process from the criminal court proceeding for the DUI charge. In preparing for a hearing, …
10 Years In California, a conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) stays on the defendant’s driving record for 10 years after the arrest. It cannot be removed from the driving record during that time. The record of the conviction stays on the defendant’s criminal record forever, unless it is expunged. This includes both misdemeanor …
MVARS — 5 Ways It Can Help You Beat a Criminal ChargeWatch this video on YouTube MVARS stands for Mobile Video Audio Recording Systems. These devices are dashboard-mounted cameras used in some California law enforcement vehicles to record arrests, and events leading up to arrests. MVARS are also often referred to as “dash cams.” A …
Generally speaking, no. This means if you are stopped on suspicion of DUI and asked to perform field sobriety tests (FSTs), you can lawfully refuse to do so. In fact, most criminal defense attorneys and DUI attorneys recommend that you politely refuse to take FSTs because they are more likely to hurt than help your …
Uber generally disqualifies you from becoming a driver if you have a DUI conviction that is dated within the past several years from your application. A DUI conviction includes convictions for both drunk driving and driving under the influence of drugs (DUID). Note that certain other criminal convictions will prevent a person from being an …
While researchers are currently trying to create a workable breathalyzer-type device to test for THC, or the psychoactive compound in marijuana, modern breathalyzers cannot detect THC or weed. Rather, police officers currently rely on field sobriety tests and tests that examine saliva and blood to help determine if a driver is under the influence of …
Implied consent law is a maxim of state law saying that you are deemed to have consented to a breath test or blood test to measure your BAC if the police properly arrest you for driving under the influence (DUI/DWI). The purpose of this law is to help police officers measure your blood alcohol content …
The Colorado express consent law requires you to take a breath test or blood test following your arrest for any of these four offenses: DUI – driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; DUI per se – driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher; DWAI – driving while ability impaired; …
Driving while under the influence of hydrocodone can lead to criminal charges for driving under the influence of drugs. The DUID laws in most states apply to all drugs that impair one’s driving abilities. This includes prescription painkillers such as hydrocodone (or the pain medicine more commonly known as “Vicodin”). A few common prescription painkillers …
A person’s body size, as determined by height and body weight, can influence his or her blood alcohol concentration (BAC). In general, a shorter person with a smaller body will have a higher BAC than a larger person who consumes the same amount of alcohol over the same period of time. Blood alcohol levels are …
The DUI laws in most states say that driving under the influence of alcohol with a minor passenger in the car is a more serious crime than a simple DUI. This is because most jurisdictions impose sentencing enhancements for the offense and/or treat it as a form of aggravated DUI. Further, some states may also …
When a person is facing conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs and/or alcohol, their first concern is often how this charge will affect their ability to secure employment. A DUI conviction is a public record, which means that details about this incident will be accessible to employers through a background check. The reality …
A DMV refusal hearing is an administrative hearing conducted by the Department of Motor Vehicles after a person is arrested for DUI and refuses to submit to a chemical test. The purpose of the hearing is for you to try to prevent the DMV from suspending your driver’s license. If you do not request a hearing within 10 …
California drivers with a suspended license have to wait for the suspension period to end. Then they have to apply for reinstatement with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This includes paying license reinstatement fees and proving proof of adequate car insurance. Some drivers may also have to provide evidence of completing certain courses, like traffic …
If a person is arrested or convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), one result is that he/she could be disqualified from global entry into United States airports. Global entry is a program of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection service (“CBP”). It allows certain travelers to receive expedited clearance once they arrive at certain …
Mistakes within a police report can significantly impact a DUI case – and could potentially result in the case getting dismissed or the accused getting acquitted at trial. Errors on a police report could show any of the following: no basis or probable cause for an initial stop (that led to the DUI), police made inconsistent, …