Police officers want to catch drunk drivers. They have an obligation to promote public safety, and impaired driving cases frequently lead to people pleading guilty to the charges against them. Every drunk driving stop potentially bolsters an officer's success rate...
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Why did the police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Sep 12, 2022 | Drunk Driving
When the police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, they must have sufficient legal reasons to do so. Otherwise, the stop may be unlawful. The right against arbitrary searches by law enforcement is vested in the U.S. Constitution, and an illegal stop is a...
Can asthma medicine affect a Breathalyzer reading?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Jul 19, 2022 | Drunk Driving
Blaming a high blood alcohol concentration (BAC) reading on something other than alcohol might seem like a long shot. Yet, if you are facing drunk driving charges, it is crucial to consider all the options. Here are some everyday prescription medicines used to treat...
How much will my insurance rise after a DUI conviction?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Jul 19, 2022 | Drunk Driving
If the police arrest you and charge you with driving under the influence (DUI), it is crucial you understand the full extent to which a conviction could affect your life. Aside from potential license suspensions, fines and jail time, you could also be doomed to pay...
What should you say during a DUI stop?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Jun 29, 2022 | Drunk Driving
Whenever a police officer stops you, a good general rule is to avoid saying too much. They will be taking in what you say, and if you say the wrong thing, they could use it to prosecute you. However innocent and friendly the chat may seem, remember the police are...
Test positive on a Breathalyzer? This might be why
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Jun 23, 2022 | Drunk Driving
If you know you had too much to drink before getting in the car, you will not be surprised if the police give you a DUI if they stop you. Yet most people do not set out to drink themselves over the limit before taking the wheel. In many cases, they simply fail to...
Are sobriety checkpoints legal?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Apr 14, 2022 | Drunk Driving
As the weather gets warmer, more people will be out celebrating the Spring and Summer holidays. This means sobriety checkpoints are on the way. Law enforcement agencies around the country conduct sobriety checkpoints in order to discourage and deter drunk driving....
Can I still drive after a DUI charge?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Mar 23, 2022 | Drunk Driving
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense. It puts you and others on the road near you in danger as you are more likely to cause a deadly accident. When you are arrested for DUI, you can expect to face a lot of consequences. One of these...
5 mistakes that could help you fight a DUI
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Feb 3, 2022 | Drunk Driving
A DUI conviction comes with a lot of negative consequences. It could harm your job prospects, restrict your driving privileges and cost you a considerable amount in penalties and increased insurance premiums. In certain circumstances, it could also lead to jail time....
The benefits of having a designated driver
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Jan 5, 2022 | Drunk Driving
The desire to have a night out and to get home safely afterward are often at odds with one another, but they don’t have to be. A lot of people give in to the temptation to drive home after drinking, but this almost never pays off. Drunk driving is not only a safety...