The uniform field sobriety tests are designed to determine level of impairment, as well as provide fodder/evidence to establish a basis for probable cause to arrest for DUI. They are the horizontal gaze nystagmus, the one leg stand to a count of 30, the heel to toe 9 step walk and turn, and the portable/preliminary […]

We now have more options than ever to get ourselves home safely without hurting someone or risking a DUI arrest. Whether you use a friend, a family member, a designated driver, or a cab or car service, make that decision and those arrangements in advance. Then give yourself a night on the town and enjoy, […]

Many DUI defendants that walk through my door tell a story of a special night out on the town or in a friend’s home, with family or friends, that resulted in them drinking more than they normally drink even in their own home. Why is this important to you? Because you can learn from their […]

Often times when I win a case through some mistake the officer made such a bad stop or arrest or Baker compromise, a client will draw the wrong conclusion concerning who wasn’t at fault in the case. Meaning the client of course,  who may have been driving with a blood alcohol higher than the presumed […]

The State announced there would be DUI roadblocks over St. Paddy’s day weekend and they made it very public. Why would they do that? Because announcing it produces better results than just taking the action and because they’re required to. People see, or hear that it’s going to happen and hopefully take appropriate steps to […]

When you’re making a decision to go out for any of the these, doesn’t it make sense to arrange for a cab or a non drinking driver? If you’re going to combine all of these into a visit to your favorite sports bar take an extra 5 minutes to do what my friends do and […]