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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?

Motor insurance - car insurance in the UK
Alcohol tolerance - refers to a decreased response to the effects of ethanol in alcoholic beverages. This reduced sensitivity requires that higher quantities of alcohol be consumed in order to achieve the same effects as before tolerance began to occur.
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.
Alcoholic beverages - drinks containing ethanol.
FST - field sobriety tests.