Drunk driving is a serious crime, but some people end up treating it like a non-issue, especially when facing a first-time offense. But getting one DUI conviction on record can do a lot more damage than you expect. In fact, one DUI conviction could end up altering...
Due to the potentially invasive nature of a breath analysis test, you may have the mistaken impression that you have the right to opt-out in the event that an officer asks you to take one. However, when an officer asks this of you, it is simply a formality. In...
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is one-way law enforcement determines who is too drunk to get behind the wheel. BAC also indicates a person's level of inebriation, which directly correlates to how much control they have over their vehicle. According to the Centers...
The majority of motorists across Louisiana and the rest of the nation abstain from driving under the influence of alcohol. However, drunk driving remains a serious problem on roadways across the United States. Alcohol has a substantial effect on judgment and driving...
You face countless hazards on the road, whether you become involved in a collision due to inclement weather, poor visibility, traffic congestion or a distracted driver who causes a crash. Unfortunately, many accidents occur as a result of drug use. Both legal and...
The legal blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers may not seem like much. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration explains that the weight of the alcohol in a driver's blood cannot exceed 0.08 grams per deciliter of blood. Yet this is more than enough...
Many people head to the bar or to a party, telling themselves that they won't drive drunk. They'll either keep their drinking under control or, if they don't, they'll call an Uber.Then, inevitably, many of them decide that it's safe to drive home when it's really not....
No words can describe the pain and suffering that victims of drunk driving accidents go through. In addition to the physical injuries that they need to heal from, victims also have to deal with many painful emotions, from frustration, sadness, grief, and anger toward...
A driver who the police believe was drunk crashed into a student driver and an instructor in Louisiana. While both appear to be stable and are expected to live through their injuries, those injuries are severe and put both the 17-year-old student and the instructor in...
Drunk driving accidents happen every day when you look at the national statistics. Since many happen at night, some drivers actively try to avoid driving after dark. Remember, even if you're sober, you can get hit by a driver who is not.How great is the risk in...
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