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The Basics Of DWI State Laws

Each state in the U.S. passes different laws to deal with people who drive while intoxicated (DWI). Most states use a blood alcohol test or breath alcohol analysis test to find out how much alcohol has been ingested. Most states specify a maximum blood alcohol content (BAC) of

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What Happens When a Pilot gets a DUI/DWI?

Your worst nightmare as a pilot ? a DUI. Will this end your career as a pilot? What if you are the lawyer representing a pilot? Is this a simple DUI case or will it end your law career with a malpractice lawsuit? I know these questions can

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New York DWI Facts

Every case is different and there are no guarantees. Below are rough answers to some questions we hear frequently. Will we be able to get a plea bargain? Usually a good lawyer can get a first-DUI charge reduced to a DWAI violation

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Did You Know?

Alcohol - a potent drug with a range of side effects. The amount and circumstances of consumption play a large part in determining the extent of intoxication, e.g. consuming alcohol after a heavy meal is less likely to produce visible signs of intoxication than consumption on an empty stomach. Hydration also plays a role, especially in determining the extent of hangovers.
Field sobriety test - a series of standardized physical motor skills and mental tests performed by police officers who have stopped a suspected drunk driver to better at determining the level of impairment.
Automobile or car - a wheeled vehicle that carries its own motor. Different types of automobiles include cars, buses, trucks, jeeps, and vans, with cars being the most popular.
Drunk driving or drinking and driving - the act of operating a motor vehicle after having consumed alcohol (ethanol) or other drugs, to the degree that mental and motor skills are impaired. It is illegal in most jurisdictions within the U.S.
Court - an official, public forum which a sovereign establishes by lawful authority to adjudicate disputes, and to dispense civil, labor, administrative and criminal justice under the law.