Recent Posts in DUI Category

Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in Nevada? Yes, sobriety checkpoints are legal in Nevada. Also known as drunk driving sobriety checkpoints or DUI roadblocks, they are routinely set up to check whether motorists are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Law enforcement detains every driver, ask questions, and may order them to perform field sobriety tests (FSTs). Motorists who are suspected to be intoxicated or high get arrested for a ...

Can I Get a Nevada DUI for Sleeping in My Car? When a person is too intoxicated to drive, one of the most common alternatives to driving is sleeping in the car. However, can you still get a DUI in Nevada for doing so? The answer depends on a number of factors. In Nevada, you can be convicted of a DUI for sleeping in your car if the following two conditions are true: You are impaired by alcohol or drugs, or your blood contains more than the ...

False Breathalyzer Readings: What You Should Know Many people are unaware of how breathalyzers work. When individuals ingest alcohol, that substance shows up in the breath because it is absorbed from the mouth, throat, stomach, and intestines into the bloodstream. As the blood enters the lungs, some of the alcohol can move across the membranes of the lung’s alveoli into the air. The breathalyzer calculates your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) ...

Can I Lose My Commercial License After a DUI? Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) can weigh anywhere from 10,000 to 80,000 pounds. They also tend to be hard to maneuver and highly regulated. Drivers must apply for a special license called a commercial driver’s license (CDL) before they can legally drive a CMV, and this application usually requires a knowledge of how to handle such a large vehicle during normal driving and during emergency ...

Avoid a DUI This Holiday Season The holiday season is here, and that means lots of celebrations, family gatherings, office parties, and other social events, often involving alcohol. With the festive atmosphere in the air, it’s easy to become consumed and lose track of just how much you’ve been drinking, and far too many people still choose to get behind the wheel anyway and risk not only a devastating crash, but the possibility ...