Over the past few years, Louisiana lawmakers have tightened the DUI laws to combat the growing epidemic of drunk driving accidents across the state. Still, fatalities and injuries due to this gross negligence remain a major problem. Sobering statistics NHTSA reports...
Law enforcement officers can only know which drivers' blood alcohol content (BAC) is over the legal limit if they adequately complete roadside tests. However, are there some commonalities they might consider? What do the numbers show? Anyone could face drunk driving...
An arrest on suspicion of drunk driving represents enough legal trouble as it is. If you find yourself in such a situation, though, you do not want to make matters worse through certain missteps. Talking too much could lead to incriminating statements or even...
When it comes to DUI cases, the police officer is often the most important witness. They are responsible for determining whether or not a driver is impaired, and they often have to make quick decisions in difficult situations. Unfortunately, this can lead to mistakes...
Police officers in Louisiana and around the country sometimes ask motorists who they believe to be under the influence of alcohol to take standardized field sobriety tests. These tests were developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the 1970s...
Hundreds of people are killed in drunk driving accidents in Louisiana every year. In fact, one-third of all fatal car accidents in this state involve alcohol impairment. While legal impairment is considered to be .08 blood alcohol concentration, any amount of alcohol...
The police have the right to stop you at a Los Angeles DUI checkpoint. It is important to know what you should and should not do when you get stopped. This article outlines your rights under DUI law to help you stay prepared for any DUI checkpoint detainment. You have...
Driving under the influence of alcohol drugs is a big problem in Louisiana and around the country. Police officers must have a reasonable suspicion that a crime has been or is being committed when stopping drivers for this offense, though. The exception to this is...
Contrary to popular belief, Breathalyzer tests aren't always accurate. In fact, your Louisiana attorney might bring up this point to get the test results thrown out in court. While the results are generally accurate, certain factors could skew the test results and...
In the state of Louisiana, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content, or BAC, greater than 0.08. However, you may still be charged with drunk or impaired driving even if a Breathalyzer test determines that your BAC is below the legal limit....
