If a driver is ever pulled over for the suspicion of drunk driving, the officer who stops them will try to determine if they’re impaired or if there’s something else going on. They have several tools they can use to try to determine what is true. One option that some...
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The problem with alcohol testing before getting behind the wheel
Bars and restaurants make money the more that their patrons drink, but they also risk a degree of liability if they break alcohol service rules. Dram shop laws sometimes lead to insurance claims and lawsuits brought against businesses because of their practices when...
Why do the summer holidays inspire such an uptick in drunk driving?
Researchers looking for trends in traffic collision data are often able to identify patterns. For example, there are certain times when particular types of collisions seem to occur more frequently. There is a strong association between major federal holidays and drunk...
Certain concerns can mimic alcohol impairment
Police officers that initiate a traffic stop because they notice signs of a driver being impaired will try to determine what’s going on. One thing they must remember is that not everyone who appears impaired has been drinking or doing drugs. There are several...
What to do if you get pulled over for a DUI on St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick's Day is widely celebrated with parades, green attire and the consumption of green beer. As a result of the widespread understanding that St. Patrick’s Day is a “drinking holiday,” law enforcement agencies typically increase patrols and checkpoints to...
2 types of alcohol screening devices
Accurately determining whether a motorist is impairment is critical when a police officer initiates a suspected drunk driving traffic stop. One option they have for doing this involves chemical testing. This is usually done through a breath test. There are two primary...
What is a rising blood alcohol level claim in a DUI case?
A motorist who has been arrested for a driving under the influence (DUI) infraction faces the risk of numerous consequences. A judge could sentence them to probation or a certain amount of time in state custody, especially if this was not their first offense. The...
Drug courts in South Carolina: Hope for individuals struggling with addiction
If South Carolina courts charge you with a drug offense, you may not be aware that courts may give you the option of entering a drug court program. Instead of simply punishing and sending people to jail, courts provide eligible individuals charged with certain...
The luck of the Irish won’t protect those who over-indulge
St. Patrick's Day is the last major social celebration before spring technically begins. What started out as a largely Irish holiday has become a major cultural event in the United States. People from all different cultural backgrounds may enjoy traditional Irish...
Can the police take your property at a DUI checkpoint?
DUI checkpoints are a routine part of law enforcement efforts to help ensure road safety. Also known as sobriety checkpoints, these checkpoints are pre-established locations where law enforcement officers stop vehicles to assess drivers for signs of impairment. During...
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