Navigating a DUI Stop: Steps to Protect Yourself

Encountering the alarming sight of red and blue lights in your rearview mirror can be an unsettling experience, particularly if you’ve consumed alcohol. During those crucial moments before an officer approaches your vehicle, maintaining your composure and being prepared is essential to safeguard your rights in the event of DUI charges. Remember that anything you […]

New App Allows Drivers, Law Enforcement to Test Impairment with Ease

Soon, it will be possible to measure one’s drug impairment by simply using a smartphone app. Not only would this make the process of identifying drunk drivers easier, but it would provide a tool for drinkers and drug users to ascertain their own level of impairment in hopes of dissuading them from getting behind the […]

How Do I Respond to Being Stopped for Drunk Driving?

You are driving home after drinks when all of a sudden the red and blue lights of a police cruiser come on behind you. What should you do? From the moment the lights come on you are being closely observed by the officer. You will be nervous but it is important to maintain your composure. […]

Why Should I Refuse Field Sobriety Tests?

If you are pulled over by a police officer and they suspect you of driving under the influence, then you will most likely be asked to perform the standardized field sobriety tests (SFST). There are at least a dozen variations of these tests but the standard three are: horizontal gaze nystagmus (i.e. follow my finger […]