There are many urban myths about how to beat a police traffic stop. Believing them could land you in serious trouble. 3 top DWI stop myths Here are three of the most popular but erroneous theories about how to beat a police DWI stop: Make your breath minty: While...
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How accurate are field sobriety tests?
Imagine you're driving home on a Saturday night. It's getting late, and you are tired when you suddenly see police lights in your rearview mirror. Your mind races, thinking about the drinks you had at dinner and how long ago that was. You think, "Was I speeding? Did I...
How accurate are field sobriety tests?
Imagine you're driving home on a Saturday night. It's getting late, and you are tired when you suddenly see police lights in your rearview mirror. Your mind races, thinking about the drinks you had at dinner and how long ago that was. You think, "Was I speeding? Did I...
Is my commercial driving career over after getting a DWI?
If you are a commercial truck driver with a CDL, getting arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) has many negative repercussions on your career. Due to the havoc that can be wreaked in a wreck with a large, commercial truck, the industry takes a hard stance...
Changes in daily behavior could reduce your alcohol tolerance
If you frequently enjoy going out for a few drinks with your friends or have a passion for trying the newest and best locally-brewed IPAs, you probably know your alcohol tolerance relatively well. You know how many drinks it takes for you to feel buzzed and how many...
Yes, diabetes can mimic intoxication
If you have diabetes and have been accused of driving while under the influence, you may know that you weren’t intoxicated at all. Instead, what you may have had was a high level of acetone in your blood. Unfortunately, Breathalyzer machines can’t identify the...
What defense strategies can you have in a drunk or drugged driving case?
If you're charged with drunk or drugged driving, the aftermath can make your head spin. You’re likely to face an immediate arrest and have your driver’s license confiscated, just to start. It's only natural to start thinking about your defense. Every defense strategy...
Expect DWI enforcement to be high in New York during and after Thanksgiving
If you want to avoid a ticket, it may be wise to stay off the roads as much as possible this holiday weekend. There’s an aggressive push happening in law enforcement throughout New York state as part of the Stop-DWI Crackdown, which is expected to start Wed., Nov. 25...
Can a police officer force you to take a breath test?
During a traffic stop, police officers will ask you questions and analyze your behavior to try to determine if you have broken the law in some way. Officers may listen to the way that you speak, look at the size of your pupils and movement of your eyes, and even ask...
How a keto diet could lead to drunk driving charges
It is increasingly common knowledge that chemical breath testing systems have limitations and flaws. An inaccurate test result can put innocent people at risk of seemingly credible charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI). In fact, there are certain situations in...