he heartbeat of America may have skipped a beat this week as the Minnesota Department of Public Safety awarded its own DWI “All-Stars.” According to the Department, which honors police officers for record numbers of DWI arrests, the awards were handed out with an added bonus - pregame recognition on Target Field before a Minnesota Twins game.
One can only presume the winners were invited to enjoy the game at no charge as well, though the Department doesn’t mention it. With a huge corporation like Car-X sponsoring, the red carpet might have been rolled out in their corporate sky box.
The DPS also recognized three prosecutors as part of the 2010 DWI Enforcer All-Stars.
It’s still true that Chevrolet’s - along with other motor vehicles - go with baseball, but now the connection is inauspicious and not quite as Americana as the old slogan goes. Get a DWI or a DUI in your car and the officer gets the royal treatment at a major league baseball game? Many officers who netted over 80-100 DWI arrests were given the recognition for their extra-ordinary efforts. More ordinary results are a fraction of the arrests than what the recognized officers accomplished in a year’s time.
Is this a justifiable incentive? Not according to Local-DUI-Attorney.org President Peter Buh.
"Recognizing law enforcement for doing its job is an important aspect of civic service. But these so-called prizes can raise questions about the motives of certain officers. If there’s a prize worth real monetary value waiting at the end of a DUI or DWI arrest, then there’s an inherent problem.” Buh, stated. “If we say to law enforcement that we have a significant prize waiting for whoever gets the most arrests this year and then continue to expect objective law enforcement from all sworn officers we are only fooling ourselves. Objectivity gets thrown out the window. Everyone knows it is human nature to compete, but this is especially true in the halls of police stations across the country. And now we have corporate America getting in on the act.”
Is this like adding bonuses to salaries? Attorney Buh stated that it’s not far off.
“If police departments publically announced that they would pay officers more per each DUI arrest they have over other officers, the citizenry would be outraged. Incentives of any type, other than the satisfaction of upholding the law and the Constitution, should not exist in this form.”
“DWI laws are valuable in our society.” Attorney Buh continued. “The laws are important, but equally important is an otherwise law abiding citizen’s rights and privileges in Minnesota. Earnestly going after numbers in DWI arrests for recognition can cost many people their futures. As I’ve stated many times, DWI arrests can devastate a home and they must only be initiated only in proper circumstances with strong and appropriately obtained evidence.”
Attorney Buh is founder and President of Local-DUI-Attorney.org, a national lawyer referral corporation that encourages zealous representation of drivers charged with DWI or DUI. For further information, please contact your Ramsey County DUI Attorney.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Knox County DUI Attorney and Illinois Traffic Tickets
You think cops care about revenue when writing tickets? You bet they do, according to Local DUI Attorney Peter Buh.
“Many people think that court costs are just fines that go to the clerk and the county where someone pays for a ticket. “ Buh said. “That’s not the case and people should know it. Each fine that a motorist pays goes directly to the arresting agencies who depend upon that revenue to keep up operations, which includes paying salaries of law enforcement personnel. With local DUI arrests, it’s even more dramatic. In the State of Illinois, first offenders often pay thousands to the court system, but they don’t realize that $400 of that money goes directly to the State of Illinois’ general fund – supposedly to be given to the State Police - and $100 goes straight to the local law enforcement agency. All of these monies are supposed to be earmarked for DUI prevention, yet often they just go into a general fund. “
Attorney Buh added, “In Springfield right now there’s a bill pending that might strip local municipalities and county governments from costs revenue by having local monies transferred to the Illinois State Police to save 460 trooper jobs. That’s just incredible political lobbying on behalf of the troopers.”
The Bill, SB3695, has been sitting on the governor’s desk since June 3 awaiting signature into law. It is called the State Police Operations Assistance Fund and it is to be fund by the Clerks of Courts Act.
Buh concluded by saying, “So the next time a Trooper writes a ticket and comments, ‘I’m just doing my job,’ motorists everywhere ought to know that, quite frankly, he’s just saving his job. “ For further information, please visit Knox County DUI Attorney.
“Many people think that court costs are just fines that go to the clerk and the county where someone pays for a ticket. “ Buh said. “That’s not the case and people should know it. Each fine that a motorist pays goes directly to the arresting agencies who depend upon that revenue to keep up operations, which includes paying salaries of law enforcement personnel. With local DUI arrests, it’s even more dramatic. In the State of Illinois, first offenders often pay thousands to the court system, but they don’t realize that $400 of that money goes directly to the State of Illinois’ general fund – supposedly to be given to the State Police - and $100 goes straight to the local law enforcement agency. All of these monies are supposed to be earmarked for DUI prevention, yet often they just go into a general fund. “
Attorney Buh added, “In Springfield right now there’s a bill pending that might strip local municipalities and county governments from costs revenue by having local monies transferred to the Illinois State Police to save 460 trooper jobs. That’s just incredible political lobbying on behalf of the troopers.”
The Bill, SB3695, has been sitting on the governor’s desk since June 3 awaiting signature into law. It is called the State Police Operations Assistance Fund and it is to be fund by the Clerks of Courts Act.
Buh concluded by saying, “So the next time a Trooper writes a ticket and comments, ‘I’m just doing my job,’ motorists everywhere ought to know that, quite frankly, he’s just saving his job. “ For further information, please visit Knox County DUI Attorney.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Howard Vincent Thomas is your Peoria County DUI Attorney
Not quite two years ago, DUI law changed drastically for Illinois motorists charged with the offense. Local Tazewell DUI Attorney Howard Vincent Thomas has been on top of the law ever since, helping motorists avoid the hefty new penalties that can be exacted against unaware citizens.
In Illinois today, Every first offender of DUI must endure a 30 day suspension without relief which begins 46 days after the arrest. No driving for work, child care, health care, groceries or any purpose whatsoever during that 30 days. The only and rare exception is if the arresting officer violated the driver’s Constitutional rights or violated statutory regulations that apply to arrests under DUI, including proper warnings given to motorists. This does happen, and Attorney Howard Vincent Thomas has put officers on the stand to challenge many stops.
Illinois used to have discretionary driving permits given by the court, but that has changed and now includes the mandatory installation of a breath testing device. Prior to the suspension period, the driver may petition the Court for an MDPP - Monitoring Device Driving Permit - which allows the driver to operate his or her vehicle in any lawful manner, whether for work or recreation provided the BAIID is installed. This permit lasts for the remaining period of the driver’s suspension. If a driver operates a vehicle outside of these requirements it is considered a felony offense. Local Tazewell Attorney Thomas has handled many of these permits and got his clients back on the road to attend to their families and their jobs.
The penalties for second and third offenders are far worse and are not addressed here but you can be assured that the state has taken measures to ensure that recidivist offenders will rarely drive legally again in Illinois. Count on Attorney Howard Vincent Thomas to lead you through the DUI arrest and penalty process.
DUI penalties in Illinois have become one of the toughest laws in the country affecting drivers everywhere. For Further information, please visit your Peoria County DUI Attorney, DUI Video or Howard Vincent Thomas DUI Attorney.
In Illinois today, Every first offender of DUI must endure a 30 day suspension without relief which begins 46 days after the arrest. No driving for work, child care, health care, groceries or any purpose whatsoever during that 30 days. The only and rare exception is if the arresting officer violated the driver’s Constitutional rights or violated statutory regulations that apply to arrests under DUI, including proper warnings given to motorists. This does happen, and Attorney Howard Vincent Thomas has put officers on the stand to challenge many stops.
Illinois used to have discretionary driving permits given by the court, but that has changed and now includes the mandatory installation of a breath testing device. Prior to the suspension period, the driver may petition the Court for an MDPP - Monitoring Device Driving Permit - which allows the driver to operate his or her vehicle in any lawful manner, whether for work or recreation provided the BAIID is installed. This permit lasts for the remaining period of the driver’s suspension. If a driver operates a vehicle outside of these requirements it is considered a felony offense. Local Tazewell Attorney Thomas has handled many of these permits and got his clients back on the road to attend to their families and their jobs.
The penalties for second and third offenders are far worse and are not addressed here but you can be assured that the state has taken measures to ensure that recidivist offenders will rarely drive legally again in Illinois. Count on Attorney Howard Vincent Thomas to lead you through the DUI arrest and penalty process.
DUI penalties in Illinois have become one of the toughest laws in the country affecting drivers everywhere. For Further information, please visit your Peoria County DUI Attorney, DUI Video or Howard Vincent Thomas DUI Attorney.
David Clark DUI Attorney and your Driving
Police have sometimes been known to pull people over for driving too slow, or driving well below the posted speed limit, and subsequently gaining enough information to charge that driver with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).
In Henderson County, Local DUI Attorneys David Clark and Steven R. Glasgow have studied the law and know when to challenge unlawful arrests made by overzealous law enforcement.
Many people would think that driving slow and cautiously would be a good thing, but this was not the case in a First District Appellate Court of Illinois case titled People v. Rotkvich. In Mr. Rotkvich’s case, his cautious and slow driving led to a DUI arrest. The police officer in that case could not point to any specific violation of the traffic laws so decided to pull the driver over for driving too slow. After the stop, the officer gathered enough evidence to make an arrest.
As Attorneys Clark and Glasgow know, the Appellate Court found that slow driving by itself is not illegal, especially in the absence of a posted speed limit. The court found that the officer’s decision to make the stop of the driver’s vehicle was without proper or “probable” cause. The driver was not impeding traffic and there was not a minimum posted speed limit. The officer could not point to any statute in the law books or the vehicle code that demonstrated the driver was breaking the law.
The DUI was dismissed before it ever got to a jury trial because of protections afforded by the Constitution. Don’t let your DUI case go without a proper evaluation by a trained local DUI attorney. Local attorneys David Clark and Steven Glasgow are committed to your defense in criminal matters and DUI.
If you or someone you know gets charged with a DUI or a DWI, the first question that should be asked by a good and competent attorney is did the officer have “probable cause”, or a good reason, to make the stop in the first place. A serious charge like DUI or DWI must begin with a proper stop, and, sometimes as we’ve seen in Mr. Rotkvich’s situation, police officers don’t always have valid reasons. For more information, please visit Your Henderson County DUI Attorney or David Clark DUI Attorney.
In Henderson County, Local DUI Attorneys David Clark and Steven R. Glasgow have studied the law and know when to challenge unlawful arrests made by overzealous law enforcement.
Many people would think that driving slow and cautiously would be a good thing, but this was not the case in a First District Appellate Court of Illinois case titled People v. Rotkvich. In Mr. Rotkvich’s case, his cautious and slow driving led to a DUI arrest. The police officer in that case could not point to any specific violation of the traffic laws so decided to pull the driver over for driving too slow. After the stop, the officer gathered enough evidence to make an arrest.
As Attorneys Clark and Glasgow know, the Appellate Court found that slow driving by itself is not illegal, especially in the absence of a posted speed limit. The court found that the officer’s decision to make the stop of the driver’s vehicle was without proper or “probable” cause. The driver was not impeding traffic and there was not a minimum posted speed limit. The officer could not point to any statute in the law books or the vehicle code that demonstrated the driver was breaking the law.
The DUI was dismissed before it ever got to a jury trial because of protections afforded by the Constitution. Don’t let your DUI case go without a proper evaluation by a trained local DUI attorney. Local attorneys David Clark and Steven Glasgow are committed to your defense in criminal matters and DUI.
If you or someone you know gets charged with a DUI or a DWI, the first question that should be asked by a good and competent attorney is did the officer have “probable cause”, or a good reason, to make the stop in the first place. A serious charge like DUI or DWI must begin with a proper stop, and, sometimes as we’ve seen in Mr. Rotkvich’s situation, police officers don’t always have valid reasons. For more information, please visit Your Henderson County DUI Attorney or David Clark DUI Attorney.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Baldwin County DUI Attorney and BAC Levels
In Alabama, and all other 49 states, it is a criminal offense to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level that is 0.08 or higher. The various DUI laws will vary depending upon the state. There may be time frames associated with driving and blood alcohol level that may constitute a crime. Some states have criminalized having blood alcohol level (BAC) at or greater than 0.08 within 2 hours of driving. Depending upon the law in your state, your state statute dictates whether it is a crime to be in physical control of the vehicle with a BAC level of .08 or higher or a crime to have your BAC above .08 within a certain time of driving. The .08 level is considered per se violation of the DUI statute.
This per statute simplifies the prosecution of the DUI offenders. The prosecution will not have to prove that you were under the influence of alcohol. If they are able to present admissible evidence that indicates your BAC level was .08 or higher, then that fact is evidence of your guilt. You must challenge the BAC evidence to attack the reliability of test.
The per se limit in most states also affects any administrative driver's license suspension. The BAC result higher than .08 may be enough to have your license automatically suspended based upon the BAC result. You must request a hearing to challenge the administrative suspension of your license. There are strict time requirements associated with filing a challenge.
These per se law violations will lead the state to file multiple DUI charges for one DUI violation. Typically, the state will file a per se DUI count and an impairment count. Though you have multiple DUI counts, you will only be sentenced upon one of the counts. In addition, you typically will not face multiple convictions. A DUI is a very serious offense and you need to obtain an experienced DUI Attorney. For further information, contact your Baldwin County DUI Attorney or your Shelby County DUI Attorney.
This per statute simplifies the prosecution of the DUI offenders. The prosecution will not have to prove that you were under the influence of alcohol. If they are able to present admissible evidence that indicates your BAC level was .08 or higher, then that fact is evidence of your guilt. You must challenge the BAC evidence to attack the reliability of test.
The per se limit in most states also affects any administrative driver's license suspension. The BAC result higher than .08 may be enough to have your license automatically suspended based upon the BAC result. You must request a hearing to challenge the administrative suspension of your license. There are strict time requirements associated with filing a challenge.
These per se law violations will lead the state to file multiple DUI charges for one DUI violation. Typically, the state will file a per se DUI count and an impairment count. Though you have multiple DUI counts, you will only be sentenced upon one of the counts. In addition, you typically will not face multiple convictions. A DUI is a very serious offense and you need to obtain an experienced DUI Attorney. For further information, contact your Baldwin County DUI Attorney or your Shelby County DUI Attorney.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Arrested for a DUI in Atmore, Alabama, contact your Escambia County DUI Attorney
It is not always necessary that you are criminal or have committed a dui to require a good legal counsel. When you are looking for a DUI attorney you should ensure that you find and engage the best you can afford. There are many technicalities and factual scenarios could put you on a spot without you being guilty of anything. In such cases, here is how you would ensure that you find and get the best DUI Attorney available.
1. Go to the Internet to search for legal counsels who specialize in DUI defense. The internet is great place to begin your search. Type in key words in your search and it will give you long lists of possible resources. Make a list of the first 3 best sites and then research each one of these sites carefully.
2. Verify the credentials of the Attorney. Search to see if he has written any articles regarding DUI. Examine the DUI Attorney's experience. Any DUI conviction will follow you and hamper you in your professional and personal lifelong.
3. Ask for personal references of the Attorney. Talk with friends, colleagues, family and ask them to refer you to someone they know firsthand. Personal references in such a situation might be a little difficult to get. Always remember perception is reality. If the Attorney that is referred did a great job, but his client did not like him, the Attorney will receive a poor referral from this client. In the same manner, the Attorney may have did a terrible job on the case, but the client likes him, the attorney may receive a great review. .
4. Ask for face to face interview with the DUI Attorney. As with any profession, you should be extremely comfortable talking and confiding in this DUI Attorney. Unless this professional inspires in your trust and complete reliance, you should interview other attorneys. Look for signs of confidence and self-assurance besides professional expertise.
5. Experience as a DUI Attorney is extremely important. If you have to choose between a Harvard recent Graduate of Law School who ranked number 1 in his class and one who has some 20 years of practicing DUI Law, you should retain the one wiht experience.
Your Local DUI Attorney is highly experienced with DUI Law. This Attorney will know the prosecutors and the judges in the county you are charged with a DUI. If you were arrested for a DUI in Atmore, Alabama, contact your Local Escambia County DUI Attorney. If you were arrested for a DUI in Daphne, Alabama, contact your Baldwin County DUI Attorney.
1. Go to the Internet to search for legal counsels who specialize in DUI defense. The internet is great place to begin your search. Type in key words in your search and it will give you long lists of possible resources. Make a list of the first 3 best sites and then research each one of these sites carefully.
2. Verify the credentials of the Attorney. Search to see if he has written any articles regarding DUI. Examine the DUI Attorney's experience. Any DUI conviction will follow you and hamper you in your professional and personal lifelong.
3. Ask for personal references of the Attorney. Talk with friends, colleagues, family and ask them to refer you to someone they know firsthand. Personal references in such a situation might be a little difficult to get. Always remember perception is reality. If the Attorney that is referred did a great job, but his client did not like him, the Attorney will receive a poor referral from this client. In the same manner, the Attorney may have did a terrible job on the case, but the client likes him, the attorney may receive a great review. .
4. Ask for face to face interview with the DUI Attorney. As with any profession, you should be extremely comfortable talking and confiding in this DUI Attorney. Unless this professional inspires in your trust and complete reliance, you should interview other attorneys. Look for signs of confidence and self-assurance besides professional expertise.
5. Experience as a DUI Attorney is extremely important. If you have to choose between a Harvard recent Graduate of Law School who ranked number 1 in his class and one who has some 20 years of practicing DUI Law, you should retain the one wiht experience.
Your Local DUI Attorney is highly experienced with DUI Law. This Attorney will know the prosecutors and the judges in the county you are charged with a DUI. If you were arrested for a DUI in Atmore, Alabama, contact your Local Escambia County DUI Attorney. If you were arrested for a DUI in Daphne, Alabama, contact your Baldwin County DUI Attorney.
Whatcom County DUI Attorney and the DUI Arrest
If you had a few alcoholic beverages and then drove your car, one of the worst feelings you can have is to see the police led lights behind your vehicle, activated. The level of concern and fear can be overwhelming at this traffic stop. If the officer asks if you consumed any alcohol and you respond in the affirmative, be rest assured the officer will ask you to submit to field sobriety tests. Field Sobriety Tests are test that the police have you perform to test your agility and balance. These are subjective tests conducted by the police. If you fail these tests, the police will arrest you for a DUI and request that you submit to a breathalyzer.
The case will be filed in Kitsap County and with the Kitsap County Clerk's Office. You may feel guilty and ashamed because of this DUI arrest. The thoughts of pleading guilty arise and you want to put these troubles behind you, especially if you consented to a breath test and it registered above a 0.08. It is important to consult with a Kitsap County DUI attorney to discuss the facts of your case and any legal challenges that may exist.
The county seat is in city of Port Orchard and the total population for Kitsap County is 231,969. The largest city is Bremerton with a population of roughly 38,000 people. The DUI charge will be prosecuted by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. You can contact them at 360-337-7174. There were 858 DUI charges filed in Kitsap County in 2009. An increase of 2 percent from 2008 when there were 839 DUI arrests. The Prosecuting Attorney for Kitsap County is Russell D. Hauge.
There are various challenges in any DUI case that an experienced DUI Attorney can use to challenge the DUI arrest. The police officer may have stopped your vehicle in violation of constitutional principles. They may have violated various departmental policies that will directly affect your DUI disposition. The Kitsap State's Attorney's Office may negotiate your DUI case depending upon the strength of your defenses. If you have been arrested for DUI, it is critical to discuss your case with a Washington DUI Attorney. You may think the State's has a strong DUI charge pending against you, however, your Kitsap County DUI Attorney and may feel differently. In addition, contact your Whatcom County DUI Attorney for help.
The case will be filed in Kitsap County and with the Kitsap County Clerk's Office. You may feel guilty and ashamed because of this DUI arrest. The thoughts of pleading guilty arise and you want to put these troubles behind you, especially if you consented to a breath test and it registered above a 0.08. It is important to consult with a Kitsap County DUI attorney to discuss the facts of your case and any legal challenges that may exist.
The county seat is in city of Port Orchard and the total population for Kitsap County is 231,969. The largest city is Bremerton with a population of roughly 38,000 people. The DUI charge will be prosecuted by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. You can contact them at 360-337-7174. There were 858 DUI charges filed in Kitsap County in 2009. An increase of 2 percent from 2008 when there were 839 DUI arrests. The Prosecuting Attorney for Kitsap County is Russell D. Hauge.
There are various challenges in any DUI case that an experienced DUI Attorney can use to challenge the DUI arrest. The police officer may have stopped your vehicle in violation of constitutional principles. They may have violated various departmental policies that will directly affect your DUI disposition. The Kitsap State's Attorney's Office may negotiate your DUI case depending upon the strength of your defenses. If you have been arrested for DUI, it is critical to discuss your case with a Washington DUI Attorney. You may think the State's has a strong DUI charge pending against you, however, your Kitsap County DUI Attorney and may feel differently. In addition, contact your Whatcom County DUI Attorney for help.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Vivian Beckerle is Your Alabama Escambia County DUI Attorney
The Vivian Beckerle is dedicated to providing legal services to her clients in a professional and caring manner in a cost effective way. The lawyers at the Beckerle Law Firm have almost 50 years of combined legal experience to offer our clients.
The Beckerle Law Firm is a small firm with a heart and a dedication to our clients and to the profession. Attorney Beckerle is a Retired Major USAR with 20 Years of Commissioned Service. Whe was elected Treasurer of Mobile County for Three Terms. For further information, contact your Alabama Escambia County DUI Attorney.
The Beckerle Law Firm is a small firm with a heart and a dedication to our clients and to the profession. Attorney Beckerle is a Retired Major USAR with 20 Years of Commissioned Service. Whe was elected Treasurer of Mobile County for Three Terms. For further information, contact your Alabama Escambia County DUI Attorney.
Attorney Keith Miller is your Experienced Harrison County DUI Attorney
Attorney Keith Miller is a highly experienced DUI Attorney. Keith Miller has served as a Special Assistant Attorney General, Assistant District Attorney as well as a City Prosecutor in different counties in Mississippi. Keith was the elected District Attorney for Jackson, George and Greene Counties. While working in these areas he handled thousands of felony cases, ranging from shoplifting to capital murder. Attorney Keith Miller brings you the expertise of knowing how the criminal justice system works from the inside, thereby being able to provide a strategic defense based on his knowledge of the prosecution. He is an experienced criminal trial attorney, having tried thousands of cases. He is a frequent speaker and consultant on DUI law and is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and National College for DUI Defense. For further information, contact your Mississippi Harrison County DUI Attorney.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Wayne Carter is your Lowndes County DUI Attorney in Alabama
At the Law Offices of Wayne Carter, he aggressively defends DUI charges both in court and at license suspension hearings, by strategizing with clients to develop an effective defense. He wants to know why the police stopped your car, how well you performed on the field sobriety tests, whether the officer completed an observation period prior to the breath test, and if the machine had any history of malfunction. He specializea in developing a defense to DUI charges relying on the Breathalyzer Breath Test or a Blood Test by utilizing the science behind blood-alcohol evidence. His aggressive courtroom approach leads to charges being dropped or reduced when we can demonstrate that a traffic stop lacked sufficient legal cause, the breathalyzer machine malfunctioned, the alcohol absorption was insufficient, or other problems of proof exist such as the improper collection or preservation of blood after a DUI arrest. Contact Attorney Wayne Carter at Lowndes County DUI Attorney or at 334-335-4668. His office is located at 14 Lee Drive, Luverne, AL 36049
Kaufman County DWI Attorney and Criminal Penalties
In Texas, there are two types of issues you face with a DWI charge. Aside from a possible administrative hearing that reviews the circumstances surrounding your arrest to see if your license should be administratively suspended, you must go to court where a jury or judge will decide your fate. In any DWI case, you have the right to a jury trial, but if you are convicted, it is up to the judge what punishment you will receive. In Texas, there is mandatory punishments and consequences that deny the judge any discretion as to the punishment if your BA is of a certain level, or if you have refused to take a mandatory test. Fr each prior conviction of DWI within the previous 5-10 years, the punishment will become more severe, and these may also be mandatory minimum sentences. For further information,please visit your Kaufman County DWI Attorney or your Brazoria County DWI Attorney.
Ector County DWI Attorney and Implied Consent Laws
When you’re stopped for a traffice offense and the officer suspects that you are drunk, you will generally be requested to take a sobriety test (blood, breath or urine) to determine your BAC level. Most states, including Texas, have implied consent laws which means that you must comply with a test or face fines and/or license suspension for refusing to take the test. Numerous states have abandoned the urine test due to reliability issues. The driver may have his choice of the available tests. A breath testing machine may be easier to fault for accuracy than a blood test, but a breath testing machine cannot test for the presence of drugs. You must remember that a DWI can also be “under the influence of drugs.” For further information, contact your Ector County DWI Attorney or your Coryell County DWI Attorney
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DUI Attorney Thomas Evans, your Coosa County DUI Attorney
It is common situation, many people experience every night. You are on your way back to home after a dinner at your friend’s place you are stopped by the police for a traffic violation and been asked to give a sobriety test. If the police believe you to be intoxicated then you will be charged and arrested for DUI. Your license will be suspended and you will have to appear before a judge. This is when you need Attorney Thomas Evans, a higly experienced DUI Attorney. Attorney Evans has handled these types of cases repeatedly, with excellent results. He offers free consultations and can be reached at 205-470-2999. Please visit your Local Coosa County DUI Attorney to see DUI Attorney Evans qualifications.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Tuscaloosa County DUI Attorney is Attorney Zach Peagler
DUI Attorney Zach Peagler is a highly experienced DUI Attorney for Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Attorney Peagler has years of experience in defending DUI clients in Alaba,a. He knows the prosecutors and judges in Tuscaloosa County. A DUI charge can lead to jail or a suspension of your driver's license. Attorney Peagler has the experience to protect your rights. Attorney Peagler believes in giving clients more than they expect at all times. He feels that "going the extra mile" shouldn't be extra, that there is a best possible outcome in each and every case. You can contact him at 205-871-9990. His office is located 1904 Indian Lake Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244. For further information, please visit Tuscaloosa County DUI Attorney.
Attorney Luther Gartrell is your Saint Clair County DUI Attorney
DUI Attorney Luther Gartell is a highly experienced DUI Attorney for Saint Clair County, Alabama. Attorney Gartell has years of experience in defending DUI clients in Saint Clair County. He is familiar with the prosecutors and judges in St. Clair County. A DUI charge can be a life altering event in a person's life. Attorney Gartell has the experience to protect your rights. You can contact him at 205-594-5333. His office is located 5 Court Street West, Ashville, AL 35953. For further information, please visit Saint Clair County DUI Attorney.
Mobile County DUI Attorney and your Commercial Driver's License
When you have obtained a commercial license, there is a responsibility beyond operating your work vehicle. The standards are much stricter than having a regular driver's license. Under Alabama Law, you cannot operate a commercial vehicle while having "a measurable or detectable amount of alcohol in your system". You will be placed out of service for 24 hours if there is alcohol in your system. You will be arrested if your blood alcohol content is .04 percent or above. If you hold a commercial driver's license and are charged with DUI in a private vehicle, you lose the right to operate a commercial vehicle will be suspended for one year. For further information, contact your local Mobile County DUI Attorney or your Tuscaloosa County DUI Attorney.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Burnet DWI County Attorney and your Arraignment
After you have been arrested for a DWI, your first hearing in your DWI case is will be an arraignment. After the judge reads you the charge, the judge will ask whether you plead guilty or innocent. Unless you're represented by an attorney you shoould plead not guilty.
The judge will decide, after listening to the facts of the case, whether to reduce your bail amount or release you on your "own recognizance" without requiring additional bail.
If you aren't already represented by an attorney, the judge will determine whether you are eligible for a public defender. If you have an attorney, or are appointed a public defender, the prosecutor assigned to your DWI case should give your attorney copies of any police reports and other documents the prosecutor is intending to rely upon in presenting the case against you (such as blood alcohol test results). The judge will set a date for pre-trial motions and trials. For further information, contact your Burnet DWI County Attorney or your Local DUI Attorney Videos.
The judge will decide, after listening to the facts of the case, whether to reduce your bail amount or release you on your "own recognizance" without requiring additional bail.
If you aren't already represented by an attorney, the judge will determine whether you are eligible for a public defender. If you have an attorney, or are appointed a public defender, the prosecutor assigned to your DWI case should give your attorney copies of any police reports and other documents the prosecutor is intending to rely upon in presenting the case against you (such as blood alcohol test results). The judge will set a date for pre-trial motions and trials. For further information, contact your Burnet DWI County Attorney or your Local DUI Attorney Videos.
Brazos County DWI Attorney and DWI Penalties
If you were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated in Texas, it is a serious matter. A first offense for DWI can carry a potential penalty of up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $2000. You may lose your drivers license for a lengthy period of time both as a result of a DWI conviction, and/or as a result of refusing to take a blood or breath test or taking a test that indicates more than the legal limit of alcohol in your system. It can cost several thousand dollars in surcharges over a three year period to keep your license after the suspension has ended. For further information, please contact your Brazos County DWI Attorney or your Brewster County DWI Attorney.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Bastrop County DWI Attorney and BAC Levels
If you are pulled over and suspected to be driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the police may request a breath or blood test may be administered to determine your blood alcohol concentration level (BAC). If your BAC is greater than .08 percent, you may be charged with a DWI offense in the state of Texas. There can be significant criminal penalties as a result. If you have been arrested for a DUI or DWI, and a blood or breath test was used to gather evidence against you, it is important to talk with an attorney about your rights. for further information, contact your local Bastrop County DWI Attorney or your Bowie County DWI Attorney.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Florence County DUI Attorney and your DUI Chemical Tests
Any driver in South Carolina is considered to have given his or her consent to submit to a breath test or a blood or urine analysis to check for the presence of alcohol or drugs or the combination of both. If you arrested for South Carolina DUI, the suspected drinking driver is to give a sample for chemical analysis. If a driver is stopped and ultimately charged with driving under the influence, the police officer must warn the driver that he or she has the right to refuse to take the test. In addition, the officer operating the breath testing machine must advise the driver that he or she has the right to a blood or urine test whether or not the driver submits to the breath test. The driver who requests an additional test must pay for the requested test or tests. The arresting officer is also required to provide the driver with "affirmative assistance" in obtaining the additional tests. For example, if the motorist requests a urine test, the arresting officer is required to transport the driver to a medical facility that performs urinalysis. For further information, please visit your Florence County DUI Attorney, Greenwood County DUI Attorney or your Kershaw County DUI Attorney.
Beaufort County DUI Attorney and the New DUI Legislation
On April 28, 2008, the Governor of South Carolina signed House Bill 3496. This house bill revises the period of time a person's privilege to drive must be suspended when the driver refuses to submit to a chemical DUI test. The new bill also relates to an administrative hearing and the immobilization of a motor vehicle owned by a person who has been convicted of driving under the influence. The bill increases fees for reregistering an immobilized motor vehicle. In addition the bill also requires a driver to pay for costs of a breath test and relates to a restricted license and payment for alcohol treatment services. For further information, contact your Beaufort County DUI Attorney or your Darlington County DUI Attorney.
Angelina County DWI Attorney and FST
A standardized field sobriety test (SFST) is a test to assist the police officer try to identify an intoxicated driver. There are three SFSTs and they are:
1) the horizontal gaze nystagmous (HGN) test;
2) the one-leg stand test; and,
3) the walk and turn test.
These three tests were developed by researchers through the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a failure of any of the tests, according to the researchers, is an indicator of the person being under the influence of alcohol. There is a significant on-going debate about the validity, accuracy, and reliability of both the researchers' conclusions and their tests. There is no implied consent requirement that a person submit to a law enforcement officer's request to take these SFSTs or any other police motor skill coordination exercise. No person can be forced to take the FST. For further information, contact your Angelina County DWI Attorney or your Walker County DWI Attorney.
1) the horizontal gaze nystagmous (HGN) test;
2) the one-leg stand test; and,
3) the walk and turn test.
These three tests were developed by researchers through the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a failure of any of the tests, according to the researchers, is an indicator of the person being under the influence of alcohol. There is a significant on-going debate about the validity, accuracy, and reliability of both the researchers' conclusions and their tests. There is no implied consent requirement that a person submit to a law enforcement officer's request to take these SFSTs or any other police motor skill coordination exercise. No person can be forced to take the FST. For further information, contact your Angelina County DWI Attorney or your Walker County DWI Attorney.
Atascosa County DWI Attorney and Field Sobriety Tests
In Texas, police officers have tools that they use to help them determine whether a person is under the influence of alcohol. There is great debate as to whether or not they are accurate and/or reliable indicators of intoxication. One of the roadside tools of the officer are the portable breath test (PBT) device and standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs). There is no "implied consent" statute that requires a driver to submit to either a PBT or SFSTs so a person may decline to take these field sobriety tests. Many innocent drivers refuse to submit to the PBT because the specimen given in the PBT is not preserved and the devices are generally not accepted in the scientific community as be accurate or reliable. Numerous innocent drivers refuse to submit to the SFSTs because they are not coordinated and are nervous and that any test results will not accurately reflect their sobriety. For further information, contact your Bexar County DWI Attorney, Atascosa County DWI Attorney or your Medina County DWI Attorney.
Milam County DWI Attorney and your Vehicle
In Texas, a motor vehicle can be a deadly weapon" where an alcohol related accident results in a death or where a death could have occurred by the manner of driving. The Texas Appeals Court has held that intoxicated drivers who are involved in accidents where a death has occurred, can be found to have used a deadly weapon. In addition, the Texas Appeals Court has held that in a non-death felony DWI case, depending upon how the vehicle was driven, a deadly weapon finding may be appropriate. For further information, contact your Milam County DWI Attorney or your Falls County DWI Attorney.
Alabama Pike County DUI Attorney to Challenge Field Sobriety Tests
Field sobriety are divided attention tests that are admistered by the poice to determine if a driver is under the influence of alcohol. There are any number of reasons why we might reasonably dispute the accuracy of a field sobriety test. Two elements your Pike County DUI Attorney will always look at are the arresting officer himself and the actual location of the arrest:
1) Was the arresting officer properly trained in administering field sobriety tests? Was he overworked at the time he administered the test, and thus prone to violate procedure?
2) Was the location of the field sobriety test a possible variable in your field sobriety test? Could you have been taking the test on an uneven terrain that contributed to the appearance of being more impaired than you really were? For further information, contact your local Alabama Pike County DUI Attorney or your St. Clair County DUI Attorney
1) Was the arresting officer properly trained in administering field sobriety tests? Was he overworked at the time he administered the test, and thus prone to violate procedure?
2) Was the location of the field sobriety test a possible variable in your field sobriety test? Could you have been taking the test on an uneven terrain that contributed to the appearance of being more impaired than you really were? For further information, contact your local Alabama Pike County DUI Attorney or your St. Clair County DUI Attorney
Alabama Shelby County DUI Attorney and the Legal DUI Level
In Alabama, the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08. If you are at that level or above, you can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI). A first offense and conviction can have serious consequences for your life. At a minimum, your driver's license can be suspended for a period of 90 days, and at worst, it could mean a year in jail. Losing your license will affect your ability to get to and from your place of work, or how it might complicate visitations in a child custody situation. If you have a commercial driver's license, the outcome of your case could determine the future of your career. For further information, contact your Alabama Jefferson County DUI Attorney, Alabama Shelby County DUI Attorney or your Alabama Shelby County Misdemeanor Attorney.
Grundy County Divorce Attorney and Increases in Child Support
If you are going through a divorce, you may attempt to increase your child support. A custodial parent may seek an increase in child support, but only when there has been a "substantial change in circumstances" that justifies the increase. In Illinois, child support is always modifiable. It may not be non-modifiable, even if the parents agree to that term. The law lists specific thresholds that must be satisfied before the request may even be considered by the court. In most cases, frequently-filed requests for increases should really be dismissed. Unaware of the threshold requirements, the paying parent doesn't ask to have the request dismissed and ends up paying an increase. For further information, contact your Grundy County Divorce Attorney or your Iroquois County Divorce Attorney.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Kendall County DUI Attorney and Felony DUI
Depending upon your driving history regarding a DUI history and the facts of your case, a DUI charge may be upgraded from a misdemeanor DUI to a felony charge of aggravated DUI. The State may upgrade the classification of offense may occur on a first offense if at the time of the arrest you did not have a valid driver’s license, you knew or should have known that the vehicle was not insured or you caused a motor vehicle accident resulting in serious or fatal injuries. Your DUI case may also be upgraded to a felony charge if you have been alleged to have committed a DUI when your license was suspended or revoked because of a previous DUI; or if you have committed two or more previous DUIs. A felony DUI can result in a lengthy prison sentence. For further information, contact your Kendall County DUI Attorney or your Boone County DUI Attorney.
Alabama Lee County DUI Attorney and DUI Insurance
If your car insurance policy is cancelled or non-renewed because of your DUI conviction, you will still be able to find insurance. AAA, Allstate or Geico will typically not cover you for car insurance. Howeversome other well-known companies (such as State Farm and Progressive Insurance) as well as other smaller companies will cover you and file the SR-22 for you so your license may be reinstated. Your rates will increase, particularly because a DUI violation remains on your driving record for anywhere from five years to the rest of your life. To find new insurance coverage after a DUI, it’s probably best to go through an independent agent who works with many different insurance companies. For furhter information, contact your Alabama Lee County DUI Attorney or your Lowndes County DUI Attorney.
Choctaw County DUI Attorney and SR-22 Insurance
If you are convicted of a DUI, your insurance company may find out about the DUI. Typically, your rates will increase, sometimes substantially. Your insurance company may simply cancel your policy. If your insurance company raises your premiums but retains you as an insured, you will be labeled a “high-risk driver.” Most states require the insurance company to provide the state motor vehicle agency (DMV, MVD) with an SR-22 Proof of Insurance Certificate, which removes your license suspension by providing the state with proof that you are insured. For further information, contact your Choctaw County DUI Attorney or your Alabama Clarke County DUI Attorney.
Coosa County DUI Attorneys and Blood Alcohol Tests
Alabama law provides for civil penalties to be levied against drivers who refuse to submit to a chemical test by blood, breath or urine. The U.S. Supreme Court and Alabama Courts have decided the police may use whatever force necessary to obtain a person's blood by force. That force is rarely used by the police. Instead, the state will enhance penalties for refusing to submit to the chemical test to encourage people to submit the chemical testing. Many drivers are unsure whether they should submit to chemical testing. When you are confronted with the decision of whether to provide a sample of your blood, breath or urine for chemical testing, you need to weigh the likelihood of a high blood alcohol reading against the consequences for refusing the chemical testing. The consequences for refusal in Alabam are a 90 day suspension of your license if you are a first offender. For furhter information contact your Coosa County DUI Attorney or your Chilton County DUI Attorney.
Alabama Escambia County DUI Attorney and Miranda
If you are stopped by the police you should be aware of your rights under the law. One of those rights are the called Miranda rights. Mirnada provides protection to people in that every person has the right to remain silent and if they should waive these rights and speak to the police, anything they say can be held against them in a court of law. Cooperation with the police is a to be encouraged. However, if you become the focus of a criminal investigation, you should protect yourself by not answering potentially incriminating questions. The smart move is to politely tell the police you would like to speak with an attorney before answering any questions. This hould hault any further questioning by the police. For further information, contact your Escambia County DUI Attorney or your Crenshaw County DUI Attorney.
DUI Attorneys in High Demand
Local-DUI-Attorney.org President and Founder Peter Buh echoed a familiar refrain this week as thousands of Arizona police officers made more than 1,700 arrests in just two weeks.
“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. When law enforcement goes for numbers and quotas they are not just doing their job, they are protecting their job.” Attorney Buh stated in this morning’s press release. “The unfortunate result for everyone, including law enforcement, is compromised evidence in important DUI prosecutions and loss of respect by many for those sworn to serve and protect.”
During a National Impaired Driving Crackdown campaign, which began Aug. 20 and ended Monday, these Arizona law enforcement officers worked regular schedules and overtime to net a record number of DUI arrests for the campaign. That number was approaching 1,800 at the latest count. Unaware or unassuming motorists were arrested by the droves.
“Nearly two thousand people now need a local DUI attorney to assist them in their defense to level the playing field with the government.” Attorney Buh stated. “Most of those individuals had no problems with law enforcement just two weeks ago and now their lives are changed forever. This is serious business and it is, without question, a business – a form of generating revenue. Not many people could argue with that, even assuming, as I do, that DUI laws are important and should be enforced appropriately.” Attorney Buh concluded. For further information, contact a Bibb County DUI Attorney or a Local DUI Attorney.
“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. When law enforcement goes for numbers and quotas they are not just doing their job, they are protecting their job.” Attorney Buh stated in this morning’s press release. “The unfortunate result for everyone, including law enforcement, is compromised evidence in important DUI prosecutions and loss of respect by many for those sworn to serve and protect.”
During a National Impaired Driving Crackdown campaign, which began Aug. 20 and ended Monday, these Arizona law enforcement officers worked regular schedules and overtime to net a record number of DUI arrests for the campaign. That number was approaching 1,800 at the latest count. Unaware or unassuming motorists were arrested by the droves.
“Nearly two thousand people now need a local DUI attorney to assist them in their defense to level the playing field with the government.” Attorney Buh stated. “Most of those individuals had no problems with law enforcement just two weeks ago and now their lives are changed forever. This is serious business and it is, without question, a business – a form of generating revenue. Not many people could argue with that, even assuming, as I do, that DUI laws are important and should be enforced appropriately.” Attorney Buh concluded. For further information, contact a Bibb County DUI Attorney or a Local DUI Attorney.
Baldwin County DUI Attorneys
Statistics show that DUI Arrests are not slowing down in Baldwin County, Alabama and Defense Attorneys are made well-aware of that fact. DUI Arrests have remained consistent over the past 5 years in Baldwin County according to published reports. With each arrest comes the likelihood of individuals subjected to field sobriety testing and asked to give samples of their blood or breath to determine alcohol content and intoxication.
Each person charged with a DUI has the right to choose a competent defense attorney.
Not only is a local Baldwin County DUI Attorney familiar with the charge of DUI, a local Baldwin County Attorney is also quite knowledgeable of the shortcomings or even strengths of local law enforcement personnel as well as those of the State’s Attorney’s Office. In that respect, a local DUI Attorney may be in a better position to represent those charged with the offense.
Penalties are numerous for DUI and include fines that can range in thousands of dollars, Public Service Employment, a possible jail term of up to a year and suspension of driving privileges. If convicted of the crime, drivers could have their license revoked outright.
A driver arrested for DUI may request a judicial hearing to challenge their suspension or the DUI case in chief.
If you have received a Baldwin County DUI arrest this year, it is important that a local Baldwin County DUI Attorney is hired to represent you. He or she may be in a position to challenge the evidence obtained against you. More importantly, your attorney may be able to help you avoid a conviction and also give a free consultation. For further information, please contact your Baldwin County DUI Attorney or your Autauga County DUI Attorney. If you were arrested for a DUI in Mobile, Alabama, contact your Mobile County DUI Attorney for further information.
Each person charged with a DUI has the right to choose a competent defense attorney.
Not only is a local Baldwin County DUI Attorney familiar with the charge of DUI, a local Baldwin County Attorney is also quite knowledgeable of the shortcomings or even strengths of local law enforcement personnel as well as those of the State’s Attorney’s Office. In that respect, a local DUI Attorney may be in a better position to represent those charged with the offense.
Penalties are numerous for DUI and include fines that can range in thousands of dollars, Public Service Employment, a possible jail term of up to a year and suspension of driving privileges. If convicted of the crime, drivers could have their license revoked outright.
A driver arrested for DUI may request a judicial hearing to challenge their suspension or the DUI case in chief.
If you have received a Baldwin County DUI arrest this year, it is important that a local Baldwin County DUI Attorney is hired to represent you. He or she may be in a position to challenge the evidence obtained against you. More importantly, your attorney may be able to help you avoid a conviction and also give a free consultation. For further information, please contact your Baldwin County DUI Attorney or your Autauga County DUI Attorney. If you were arrested for a DUI in Mobile, Alabama, contact your Mobile County DUI Attorney for further information.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Hinds County, Mississippi DUI Attorneys in High Demand
Filings of DUI cases by the Hinds County Prosecutor’s Office remains competitive over recent years, maintaining the need for arrested motorists to seek legal counsel. Law Enforcement Officers in Hinds County have remained earnest and steady in their efforts to take drivers off the road. Local DUI Attorneys are retained and counted on to educate and protect clients from the oftentimes one-sided affair that is purely in the corner of law enforcement at the time of a DUI arrest.
In Mississippi, in the heart of Hinds County, each arrest brings the likelihood of individuals being subjected to field sobriety testing and asked to give samples of their blood, urine or breath to determine alcohol levels. That gives Hinds County DUI Attorneys plenty of opportunities to challenge the arrests and the government’s evidence.
If you have received an Hinds County DUI arrest this year, it is important that a local Hinds County DUI Attorney is hired to represent you. A local DUI Attorney understands the process locally, including; having a strong understanding of working with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, the Prosecutor’s Office and the judges that hear the cases.
This is important because a Hinds County DUI attorney is also quite knowledgeable of the strengths and various weaknesses of local law enforcement personnel as well as those of the Prosecutor’s Office, having knowledge of their individual personalities and attributes.
Penalties are numerous for DUI charges in Mississippi and include a host of fines, possible jail terms, and suspension of driving privileges. A driver arrested for DUI may request a judicial hearing to challenge a suspension or take other remedial measures to assist with the suspension. For Additional Information, Contact Your Bolivar County DUI Attorney or your Lamar County DUI Attorney.
Anyone charged with an arrest in Natchez or in Hinds County, Mississippi should consult with a local DUI attorney. Most of the local attorneys who practice criminal defense are happy to provide a free consultation either at their office or the courthouse. For Additional Information, Contact Your Hinds County DUI Attorney or your Pearl River County DUI Attorney.
In Mississippi, in the heart of Hinds County, each arrest brings the likelihood of individuals being subjected to field sobriety testing and asked to give samples of their blood, urine or breath to determine alcohol levels. That gives Hinds County DUI Attorneys plenty of opportunities to challenge the arrests and the government’s evidence.
If you have received an Hinds County DUI arrest this year, it is important that a local Hinds County DUI Attorney is hired to represent you. A local DUI Attorney understands the process locally, including; having a strong understanding of working with the Circuit Clerk’s Office, the Prosecutor’s Office and the judges that hear the cases.
This is important because a Hinds County DUI attorney is also quite knowledgeable of the strengths and various weaknesses of local law enforcement personnel as well as those of the Prosecutor’s Office, having knowledge of their individual personalities and attributes.
Penalties are numerous for DUI charges in Mississippi and include a host of fines, possible jail terms, and suspension of driving privileges. A driver arrested for DUI may request a judicial hearing to challenge a suspension or take other remedial measures to assist with the suspension. For Additional Information, Contact Your Bolivar County DUI Attorney or your Lamar County DUI Attorney.
Anyone charged with an arrest in Natchez or in Hinds County, Mississippi should consult with a local DUI attorney. Most of the local attorneys who practice criminal defense are happy to provide a free consultation either at their office or the courthouse. For Additional Information, Contact Your Hinds County DUI Attorney or your Pearl River County DUI Attorney.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Limestone County DUI Attorney and your Driver's license
If you are licensed in Alabama or drive on the public highways of Alabama, you have consented to submit to a chemical test of their blood alcohol content if they are legally arrested for DUI. If you are legally arrested for DUI and you refuse to submit to a chemical test, penalties will apply. As well, penalties attach to those who submit to the blood alcohol test and test over the legal limit.
The proceeding is civil in nature, not criminal. You will have to face criminal charges for the DUI also.
The length of administrative driver license suspensions are determined by how many alcohol or drug-related enforcement contacts a person has in the preceding 5 year period. These contacts are deemed to be: any previous administrative suspension in Alabama, any administrative suspension from Alabama or other state for refusal to submit to test, or any conviction for DUI (alcohol or drugs) in Alabama or another state. Though, only one contact may be considered from each DUI. For further information, contact your local Limestone County DUI Attorney or Colbert County DUI Attorney.
The proceeding is civil in nature, not criminal. You will have to face criminal charges for the DUI also.
The length of administrative driver license suspensions are determined by how many alcohol or drug-related enforcement contacts a person has in the preceding 5 year period. These contacts are deemed to be: any previous administrative suspension in Alabama, any administrative suspension from Alabama or other state for refusal to submit to test, or any conviction for DUI (alcohol or drugs) in Alabama or another state. Though, only one contact may be considered from each DUI. For further information, contact your local Limestone County DUI Attorney or Colbert County DUI Attorney.
Madison County DUI Attorneys in Alabama
The Alabama Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a complaint filed against Huntsville police by a Julia Huff Walker who said officers failed to recognize she had a brain aneurysm when she was arrested for DUI in 2002 in Madison County.
The Supreme Court said former police Chief Compton Owens and two officers, acting as state agents, were entitled to immunity from the claims made by Julia Huff Walker. The Supreme Court agreed with the appeals court that no constitutional rights were violated. For further information, contact your Alabama Madison County DUI Attorney.
The Supreme Court said former police Chief Compton Owens and two officers, acting as state agents, were entitled to immunity from the claims made by Julia Huff Walker. The Supreme Court agreed with the appeals court that no constitutional rights were violated. For further information, contact your Alabama Madison County DUI Attorney.
Monday, October 4, 2010
License Suspensions and your Autauga County DUI Attorney
When you are arrested for a DUI in Autauga County, there may be a suspension of your Driver’s License. There are two parts of an Alabama DUI. The Department of Motor Vehicles will start a civil case against you to suspend your driver's license. You have ten days from the date of your arrest to request a special administrative hearing or your license will be automatically suspended. The State of Alabama does not offer hardship or work licenses, which means if you don not challenge your license suspension, you will have difficulty keeping your job and maintaining your lifestyle. For further information, contact your Autauga County DUI Attorney.
Talladega County DUI Attorney and Underage Drinking
A person who is under the age of 21 years shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any vehicle if there is .02 percentage or more by weight of alcohol in his or her blood. The Department of Public Safety shall suspend or revoke the driver's license of any person, including, but not limited to, a juvenile, child, or youthful offender, convicted or adjudicated of, or subjected to a finding of delinquency based on this subsection. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon the first violation of this subsection by a person whose blood alcohol level is between .02 and .08, the person's driver's license or driving privilege shall be suspended for a period of 30 days in lieu of any penalties provided in subsection (e) of this section and there shall be no disclosure, other than to courts, law enforcement agencies, and the person's employer, by any entity or person of any information, documents, or records relating to the person's arrest, conviction, or adjudication of or finding of delinquency based on this subsection. For further information, contact your Talladega County DUI Attorney or your Tallapoosa County DUI Attorney.
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