Drunk Driving

If a police officer pulls you over because they suspect you’ve been drinking, they may ask you to perform a series of tasks, commonly known as field sobriety tests. You may be required to walk in a straight line, stand on one leg and/or follow an officer’s finger with...

Generally speaking, most DUI offenses occur when someone is actively operating their vehicle. A police officer may see signs of impairment in the way that they are driving, giving them reasonable suspicion to stop the car. The officer then administers a breath test,...

Drivers in Mississippi need to be aware of the legal limit. Police officers often measure a driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) after a traffic stop, if they suspect impairment. If the driver is over the applicable BAC limit, the court can presume that they...

When people think about drunk driving, they often picture someone who is visibly intoxicated or obviously unable to function. In reality, impairment is not always easy to recognize, especially when you’re the one behind the wheel. A person may feel completely fine...

Nobody wants to rack up a DUI, so most folks understand that impairment behind the wheel is never a good thing. Both alcohol and drug intoxication can lead to a DUI arrest, but it is also possible to be charged with drunken driving due to the effects of legitimate...

Personal or pocket breath test devices have become smaller and more affordable. Some people who regularly enjoy alcohol carry personal tests to ensure their compliance with the law. That way, they can verify that they are under the legal limit. While those efforts are...

Many people who are accused of impaired driving are under the influence of alcohol. When given a breath test, they are often over the legal limit. Because of this, drivers sometimes believe they can avoid impaired driving accusations simply by avoiding drinking and...

Holidays are for celebrations and family gatherings. It's also a time when alcohol flows in specialty drinks such as eggnog and Tom and Jerry's. These holiday favorites go down easy, and before you know it, you've had too many. Unfortunately, one night of Christmas or...

If you ask people if they would knowingly drink and drive, many of them will tell you that they would not. This does not mean they will avoid drinking altogether. Someone may feel like it is fine to have a glass of wine with dinner. But they simply monitor their own...

Probation is often the best sentence available after a criminal conviction. Instead of spending time in state custody, defendants only have to submit to court supervision. If they comply with all of the terms set by the courts for the duration of the probation order,...