Category: DUI
Should You Agree to a Standardized Field Sobriety Test?
by Jonathan Blecher | December 20, 2022 | DUI
Under suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, police may pull over a driver and ask them to perform a sobriety test. Police may ask the driver to do a more commonly known sobriety test called a breathalyzer to evaluate their blood-alcohol content (BAC). If their BAC is 0.08% or more, then […]
Can you face a DUI charge when the alcohol doesn’t affect you?
by Jonathan Blecher | December 2, 2022 | DUI
The average adult driver may have an overly simplistic idea of what constitutes a driving under the influence (DUI) offense. Many people think that a driver has to show diminished skill at the wheel or cause harm to other people, such as injuries and property damage, for the state to bring impaired driving charges against […]
How to Stay Calm When Arrested for DUI
by Jonathan Blecher | October 24, 2022 | DUI
It’s frustrating to be stopped by the police on suspicion of drunk driving, and even more upsetting to face arrest – especially when you think that the officer is being unfair, unreasonable or even acting illegally. However, you need to control your temper and your actions. Regardless of the charges you may be facing, things […]
How Field Sobriety Tests Can Be Flawed
by Jonathan Blecher | October 7, 2022 | DUI
Have you ever had a field sobriety exercises (FSE) conducted with you? It probably felt a little silly having to perform tricks for law enforcement to demonstrate your sobriety, However, your compliance with the police may not have turned out how you expected. Field sobriety exercises are just one of a few tools police may […]
Did the Police Make Mistakes in Your DUI Arrest?
by Jonathan Blecher | September 27, 2022 | DUI
It can be a scary when the police pull you over for even a minor moving violation. However, the situation is always more serious when the police stop your car and suspect you of DUI. After all, a DUI charge and conviction can impact your life in many ways. Knowing your legal rights can be […]
