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The story of District police officers Andrew Zabavsky and Jose Rodriguez illustrate the dangers of what happens when authorities play fast and loose with breathalyzer test results and other evidence in D.C. DUI arrests. Zabavsky and Rodriguez were recognized for four...

A driver's license suspension in D.C. can occur for a variety of reasons, including a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In most cases, a points suspension will occur for a period of 90 days if a driver has accumulated 10 or 11 points....

The start of the college and pro football seasons increases the risk of a DUI arrest in Washington D.C. for everyone, but particularly for those who attend games to cheer on their favorite team. In many cases, authorities will be conducting sobriety checkpoints. In...

The Omaha World-Herald is the latest publication to cite an ancient study about the benefits of sobriety checkpoints in Washington D.C. The study, which is now more than 20 years old, compared vigorous enforcement efforts in Virginia to arrests at Maryland DUI...

Residents in the Adams Morgan area beware of increased enforcement. D.C. drunk driving charges, drug violations and underage drinking charges will be targeted in a police crackdown, according to the Examiner. Those busted should consult with a D.C. defense lawyer as...

It's as regular as cherry blossoms in springtime or the year's first snowfall: Authorities will be increasing enforcement as students return to classes, leading to an increased risk of underage consumption charges in Washington D.C. or drunk driving charges in the...

Motorists on Route 50 in Prince George's County and those on the D.C. Beltway should be aware of increased enforcement as officers have handed out dozens of tickets. Those facing drunk driving charges in Washington, D.C. should always consult an experienced attorney....

The 20-day jail sentence for former NBA star and ESPN analyst Jalen Rose has been making news all week after a suburban Detroit judge sentenced him to 20 days in jail. D.C. DUI Defense Attorneys see defendants everyday who underestimate the seriousness of drunk...

With college students preparing the return to the District in droves, D.C. defense lawyers will see a corresponding spike in those arrested for underage consumption as well as those who are arrested for fake IDs in Washington and the surrounding area. The official...

Mothers Against Drunk Driving has come out with new state rankings, which puts the District of Columbia 32 of 51 when it comes to drunk driving prevention. The agency reports fatal drunk driving accidents are up 11 percent year-over-year, even as the number of...