DUI/DWI

You know you don’t want to get arrested for drunk driving, but you’re out at the bar with your friends and you’ve had a little bit too much to drink. You express concern that driving home could just result in an arrest.  One of your friends tells you to simply walk...

Some people still think that driving under influence (DUI) is a simple traffic offense. However, this is not true. A conviction for DUI can have far-reaching consequences.  A Kansas DUI conviction could lead to jail time. And if you are a repeat offender, you will...

People who are pulled over by a police officer for the suspicion of impaired driving may be asked to take a preliminary breath test to determine their blood-alcohol concentration percentage. Some people think that they can trick the equipment, so they get a reading...

If you have a driver's license, you've been told that the limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for a driver is 0.08%. Drivers who meet this level or exceed it could face DWI charges. But does this limit apply in all situations? Are there some people who could...

If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI), the first thing you want to figure out is how you can get yourself out of trouble. Facing a DUI charge can be frightening, to say the least. After all, a conviction can result in serious repercussions...

DUI charges carry a certain stigma behind them. Not only that, the practical implications on your life after gaining a DUI conviction can be detrimental. You may rely on the use of your vehicle for work purposes, or to visit aging family members. Your driver’s license...

The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit that indicated automatic impairment is set at 0.08%. However, looking at mere figures alone cannot give you a clear picture of how much alcohol it takes to go beyond the legal threshold. The truth is that there is no simple...

Many people don’t think about how much sleep they got before they get behind the wheel. Instead, they just assume that they’ll be able to drive safely to where they’re going. What some people may not realize is that drowsy driving has effects that mimic drunk...

The legality of your traffic stop could affect the outcome of your DUI charges. For example, if the police did not follow the law when pulling you over, it could be deemed an illegal stop, and the evidence obtained from the stop may be inadmissible in court. The law...

If you’re pulled over for a traffic violation and the officer suspects you may be impaired, you’ll probably be asked to perform the horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) test. The HGN is one of the most popular “field sobriety tests” in use. Relatively simple, it requires...