DUI laws

May 24, 2008

  • Don't Forget to Buckle Up!

    On this Memorial Day, 2008 weekend, I would like to take a minute to remind all readers of this blog about the importance of wearing seat belts.  Remember, the goal of a DUI or criminal defense lawyer is not to encourage people to break the law.  And, at least in my opinion, criminal defense lawyers are not doing their jobs if they don't make an effort to get their clients help and assistance so that those clients will not reenter the criminal defense system. (…)

April 29, 2008

  • Man Fixing Flat Tire Arrested for DUI - Can These Charges be Challenged?

    The University of Georgia police arrested a man and charged him with DUI when they found him fixing a flat tire while intoxicated.  The story in the Athens Banner Herald is very brief and there may be additional facts, but I suspect that most first year law students can see the problems with a DUI charge. (…)

April 17, 2008

  • Has DUI Punishment Become Punitive Rather Than Preventative?

    Take a look at this interesting opinion piece from a blogger community who calls itself "The Discovering Alcoholic."  The writer contends that the public at large does not necessarily benefit when state legislatures pass tougher and tougher DUI laws. (…)

May 11, 2006

March 6, 2006