In most states, the police are allowed to use DWI checkpoints. These systems have been implemented in at least 37 states, and they have been determined to be legal. At such a checkpoint, the police are allowed to stop any vehicle that approaches that checkpoint, and...
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Behaviors to avoid during a DUI stop
Police officers are trained to maintain law and order while ensuring public safety. Part of this involves getting drunk drivers off public roads. If the police have reason to believe that you are driving under the influence of alcohol, they will pull you over for an...
3 lies police officers may tell during an investigation
Even if you have never had a one-on-one encounter with a police officer, you likely realize that it is illegal to lie to someone in law enforcement. Whether the individual works for the federal government or a local police department, you could face criminal charges...
DWI and deferred adjudication in Texas
Between 1984 and 2018, Texas did not offer deferred adjudication for impaired driving offenses. Thankfully, in 2019, legislators recognized that the absence of this opportunity was making it too difficult to achieve just outcomes under a variety of circumstances. ...
Which drugs do minors use the most?
As a parent, you may be worried that your teen will use drugs at some point. They know that this is illegal, and they may even tell you that they wouldn’t do it. But teenage drug use is common and pure pressure is a major reason why it happens. It is certainly common...
What will happen to your teenager if they get a DUI?
It's no secret that drinking and driving is dangerous. But what many people don't realize is that the consequences of getting a driving under the influence (DUI) charge can be especially severe for teenagers. If your teenager is facing a DUI charge, it's important to...
Why young offenders don’t need “hard lessons” in jail
Sometimes, you hear people (even parents) say that juvenile offenders need to suffer the consequences of their actions and be left to sit in jail for a while so that they learn a few “hard lessons.” This is usually expressed in a well-meaning way, with the idea that...
What should you expect from a DUI treatment center?
Being convicted of a DUI can have life-changing consequences. For many, it can mean losing your job, family and driving license. It can even mean you lose your liberty through a lengthy jail term. For lots of people, the reasons for drinking or using drugs and then...
3 things to know about reasonable suspicion and drunk driving
Police officers can’t pull a vehicle over just because they feel like it. Instead, they need to have a valid reason to do this. In the case of drunk driving traffic stops, police officers may see something that leads them to think a driver is impaired. An officer who...
Why are so many Kias being stolen?
You may have heard that there has been an uptick in car theft over the last couple years. Many of the vehicles being stolen are those made by Kia or Hyundai. Part of the reason for this is that stealing these cars went viral online, so many young people were simply...