Underage Drinking in D.C. Peaks in Summer Months
Many teens seize on their summer breaks as a chance to relax, spend time with friends and maybe even volunteer or earn a few extra dollars working part-time. However, our D.C. underage drinking defense attorneys also recognize that it's one of the most common times...
Ignition Interlock Use Spikes in Virginia
In the first 11 months of tougher DUI laws in Virginia, some 8,500 drivers have been forced to install ignition interlock devices in their vehicles. Our D.C. DUI defense lawyers understand that the program mandates that even first-time DUI offenders have the device...
Drunk Driving Suspect Actually Suffering Diabetic Attack
Police who aggressively manhandled and handcuffed a woman they suspected of drunk driving was in fact suffering from a diabetic attack. Our D.C. DUI defense lawyers understand that the events unfolded in Santa Fe, NM, where a police cruiser dash camera video emerged...
Sailor Escapes DWI Conviction, Now Faces Perjury Charges
A Navy sailor successfully eluded a conviction on a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated, only to now be faced with a charge of felony perjury. Our D.C. DUI defense lawyers know that this case illustrates why having a solid attorney is so critical. A good...
DUI Checkpoint Video Goes Viral
Video of a young man in Tennessee who was stopped at a DUI checkpoint has gone viral, racking up more than 2 million views, enraging citizens and raising questions about what a person's rights are while they are going through a checkpoint. Our D.C. DUI defense lawyers...
Alcohol-Laden Teen Parties Pose Risks for Host Parents
Recently, the mother of a teenaged boy chronicled her ultimately failed effort to host an alcohol-free event for her son and his friends. Our D.C. underage drinking defense lawyers know that sometimes, despite our very best efforts as parents, we get it wrong. In the...
Underage Drinking Pervasive on College Campuses
As freshman college students prepare to embark on their first year of college in the fall, it's an appropriate time for parents to raise the issue of underage drinking on campus. Our D.C. underage drinking defense lawyers recognize that for some, consuming alcohol...
DUI Manslaughter Case Crumbles Amid New Evidence
The case against a Nevada teenager accused of drunkenly driving a vehicle that slammed into another on a state highway, killing a California family of 5, has fallen apart. Our D.C. DUI lawyers understand that prosecutors have cleared the 18-year-old on charges that he...
D.C. DUI Lawyers Question Legality of Fake Drug Checkpoints
Drug checkpoints are illegal in this country. They have been since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled so in 2000. However, our D.C. DUI lawyers know that won't stop law enforcement agencies from preying on the fact that many people don't know this. In a strategy that is...
Fourth of July DUI in D.C. – Sobriety Checkpoint Checklist
Firecrackers may not be the only flashing lights you'll see this Independence Day. D.C. sobriety checkpoints on the Fourth of July are anticipated, as they have been regularly held in years' past during the holiday weekend. This year, the Fourth falls on a Thursday,...
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