People sometimes have the impression that they need to do everything the police tell them to do or that they need to accommodate every request. They just want the interaction to go smoothly, and they know the police are in a position of authority. But if a police...
One key component of a DUI stop is that a police officer needs to have reasonable suspicion in order to stop the vehicle. There needs to be a valid reason for that initial traffic stop. In other words, police officers are prohibited from randomly stopping vehicles...
There are three main field sobriety tests that police may use during a drunk driving stop. These are the one-leg stand, the walk-and-turn and the horizontal gaze nystagmus test. They all have a different focus. The HGN test looks at eye movement and a person’s ability...
Drinking a cup of coffee after consuming alcohol will not help you avoid DUI charges. There are those who claim that the caffeine can help sober you up. However, this is a common myth that can sometimes get people in legal trouble because they believe that the coffee...
In Mississippi, there is a medical marijuana program. People who have a qualifying condition can get a medical marijuana card from a doctor, and they are then allowed to use marijuana products in this fashion. It is viewed similarly to other types of controlled...
When an officer asks you to take a blood, urine or saliva test during a DUI investigation, refusing may seem like the safer option. Many drivers worry that a chemical test will provide evidence against them, so they decline in the hope of protecting themselves from a...
Most people don’t associate their constitutional rights with a DUI stop. The situation is already stressful and intimidating, so it’s understandable if you’re unsure of your legal rights. Law enforcement officers often aggressively investigate suspected drunk driving...
People do find themselves facing DUI charges all year round, but summer is often thought of as DUI season, where impaired driving is more common and more arrests take place. Some of this is due to the fact that there are holidays often celebrated with alcoholic...
The state enforces one of the strictest approaches to underage drinking and driving in the country, and the legal consequences may follow a minor well beyond the initial traffic stop. Learning how the system addresses this offense can help you prepare for what comes...
After a night out at a bar, you realize that you had too much to drink and decide to sleep off the alcohol until you are sober. While this may seem like a safer alternative, it could potentially lead to a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge. This post explains...