Category: Law
Find the latest in DUI, DWI, OWI legislation, court proceedings, and state specific drunk driving laws.
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Wondering Why You’re Arrested For Drunk Driving At .08?
Anyone who has ever been stopped and arrested for drunk driving might wonder exactly why lawmakers choose .08 as the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) where you’re officially considered too drunk…
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Ignition Interlock Bill Alive And Well In Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Senate finished its legislative session on July 31st, but thanks to a little persistence from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and other anti-drunk driving activists, an ignition interlock…
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Yes California, All Drunk Drivers Are Created Equal
Each state has some sort of ignition interlock law for drunk drivers. There are states with all offender interlock laws that require each and every drunk driving offender to install…
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The Difference Between Wet reckless And DUI
If you drink, drive, get stopped, and are found to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you’re going to be charged with a crime. What that specific charge…
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Rhode Island Signing Up For Ignition Interlocks
Rhode Island has a lot going for it. From its stunning gilded age mansions to the magnificent coastline, it’s a beautiful state. It’s also a state that’s taking a step…
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Texas Takes No Chances With Drunk Drivers
Spotting drunk drivers and calling them in isn’t always cut and dried for some people. If you’ve ever spotted a drunk driver and wondered whether or not to call 911,…
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Breathalyzer Vs Blood Draw: The Supreme Court Makes Its Ruling
Police take samples of breath to determine how drunk someone is while driving, but have you ever wondered how invasive a breathalyzer test really is? Is it something you’d find…
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California Ignition Interlock Law Jumps Another Hurdle
California is a state that’s known for beaches, sunshine, and celebrities, but the state also has quite a reputation for drunk driving. Four cities in the state, Los Angles, San…
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Drake’s Law Ready For Signature In Minnesota
When a drunk driver kills a five-month-old baby, you stand up and pay attention. When you hear that the drunk driver in question was a repeat offender and had an…
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Not Everyone In Colorado Is On Board With DUI Law
Over the past year DUI law (driving under the influence) has undergone some serious changes in Boulder, Colorado, and according to some, the changes haven’t been all good. The debate…
