The idea of taking away a driver’s privilege to drive was once considered a good idea and an effective tool to curb DUIs. Technology and the burdens put upon a driver by both the court system and the Legislature have now put that idea in question. The availability of efficient ignition interlock devices (IID) now […]

There is a tendency of legislative bodies to bemoan decisions of the courts that interpret and sometime alter the intent or meaning of the law. But, in almost every case where that may be have happened, there has been a strong element of either changing of society or of technology that has made it necessary […]

Whenever there is a change in the law, any area of the law, all corollary statutes must also be examined and or altered. Difficult to do when it must be done in the short time frame that we provide our legislators. But, it’s something that must be done and considering the search engines that are […]

What happens when field sobriety tests, which didn’t have a solid foundation to start with, are outmoded and don’t measure either sobriety or impairment with any reliability? The wrong people get arrested, their rights get violated, and worse, they can get convicted of a charge they weren’t guilty of. Where and how can this possibly […]

It’ll be interesting to watch the legislatures and courts wrestle with the problems arising out of the evolving legalization of marijuana and whether and how much impairment it creates in its users and how that relates to driving safely and DUI laws. Any effort to defend existing or pass new legislation penalizing strictly THC metabolite, […]

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 […]