Recent Changes to Texas Drinking and Driving Laws Driving while intoxicated brings with it dangerous implications. And it’s not just for the person behind the wheel. Their passengers, the other drivers on the road, and ordinary pedestrians going about their day all have their lives at risk when someone decides to drink and drive. Drinking […]
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Interlock Device vs Car Breathalyzer
In recent years, ignition interlock devices have been at the forefront of the battle to reduce drunk driving recidivism. Now, almost every state in the nation has some variation of laws about IIDs for alcohol-related driving offenses. So, if you have a DUI conviction, you’ll likely be court ordered to have a car breathalyzer (IID) […]
New PA Ignition Interlock Law
Over the last decade, increasingly more states have joined the ranks of members who have more stringent ignition interlock laws on the books. In an effort to protect the roads from drunk drivers and to reduce recidivism, there’s been a purposeful movement towards zero tolerance for first-time offenders. The success such laws have had in […]
The Consequences of Underage Drinking and Driving
Despite efforts by organizations like MADD, underage drinking and driving remains a serious problem in America. In 2016, of the 4,412 fatal crashes amongst the 16- to 20-year-old demographic, 663 (15%) of them were caused by an underaged driver with at least .08 BAC. Simply put, underage drinking and driving has a strong correlation with […]
How to Spot a Drunk Driver
Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol are not only a danger to themselves, but to others sharing the road. Drunk driving can lead to DUI charges, installation of a car breathalyzer, jail time, and even death to yourself or others. Unfortunately, in the case of alcohol-related accidents, quite often the drunk driver survives […]
Is a DUI a Felony or Misdemeanor? Key Differences and Factors
Impaired driving remains a significant public safety issue across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, alcohol-impaired driving fatalities account for a substantial portion of all traffic deaths annually [1]. When a driver is arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), or Operating a Vehicle While […]