Taimoor Rana is seasoned criminal defense attorney specializing in DUI related cases. He shares his expert legal opinion here How To Drink Alcohol Without Getting Drunk? »
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- No one wants to get arrested for DUI, then why does it happen? DUI happens because the driver feels that he/she hasn’t had much, and is not drunk, although that is not true. You don’t have to stop drinking in order to keep away from DUI. You can balance your alcohol intake, by doing the following, so that you don’t get yourself into unwanted trouble.
1. Try to eat something before, or while you are dinking. Alcohol consumption mostly affects people more when they drink on an empty stomach.
2. Remember to drink plenty of water. When alcohol enters your bloodstream, it causes a "euphoric effect." When the pleasant feeling disappears, certain ferments in alcohol turn into a sort of poison called acetaldehyde. Water helps to flush the alcohol out of your system.
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Man charged with Felony DWI »
According to police a Kingsbury man was charged with felony DWI early Saturday after police saw him drive through a red light.
Glens Falls Police Sgt. Keith Knoop reported that Sean B. Willey, 38, of Vaughn Road was arrested at 2:54 a.m. after he passed through a red light at the intersection of Ridge Street and Dix Avenue without stopping.
It has been concluded by Glens Falls Police Officer Tony Lydon that he was intoxicated, but Knoop said that Willey refused to take a breath test.
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Long-term Effects of a DUI / DWI »
First of all, its important to understand what DUI and DWI stands for. DUI stands for driving under influence whereas DWI stands for driving while intoxicated. However, the literal meaning of both the terms is same. Being drunk while driving can lead to many unwanted incidents. You might get arrested or even face a serious accident.
DWI On Your Criminal Record
DUI / DWI related accidents are often was considered a criminal matter. It can affect your criminal record badly if you are declared guilty of a crime in a court of law. A criminal label is attached to your personality for your entire life. Moreover, it may also hinder your upcoming job opportunities.
How To Deal With Your DUI Criminal History?
There are ways through which you can permanently eliminate your criminal record but majority of the people are not informed about them in many countries.
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The Dangers of Drunk Driving »
The rate of casualties during road accidents is on the rise. The main reason behind such alarming death rate is drunk driving.
According to reports released by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality, motor vehicle crashes have now become the leading cause behind rising death rate in Unites States.
All measures taken at government level, severe penalties, public awareness and heavy crackdown from law enforcement agencies are not proving enough for keep people from getting behind the wheel while intoxicated.
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Accuracy, Honesty and Rights: Field Sobriety Tests in Florida »
If you’re ever pulled over under suspicion of DUI in Florida, the officer will normally perform a Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) and take a breathalyzer reading.
The SFST is used to estimate the level of intoxication and can provide the cause to arrest. A breathalyzer is used mostly to confirm intoxication.
Sometimes, the breathalyzer may return a negative reading, contradicting the results of a field sobriety test. There have been many cases involving a driver that has been arrested after a SFST and registered a completely legal BAC at the station.
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Are Field Sobriety Tests Accurate? »
The accuracy of Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs) cannot be guaranteed as there are many other factors that also affect a person’s behavior.
Whether a person is arrested, gets charged, or gets his license revoked at the DMV hearing is all largely dependant on the police officer’s judgment. The probability of a conviction is also strongly dependent on the police officer’s testimony, as well as the contents of the police report.
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The Difference Between DUI and DWI? »
Ever wondered that what is the difference between DUI and DWI? Basically, they both are the same. DUI stands for driving under the influence, whereas DWI means driving while intoxicated.
Depending upon the state law, the two terms are used interchangeably in order to describe impaired or drunken driving. Some state laws may refer to it as DUI while others call it DWI.
Nevertheless, some states where both terms are used, DWI is usually referred to driving while intoxicated of alcohol, whereas DUI is used in cases when the driver is charged with being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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DUI/DWI Laws in Alabama »
There are two theories on the bases of which you can be arrested for a DUI charge in the state of Alabama. First is that, the cops can arrest you for DUI if you are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This means that you have clearly impaired mental capacity because you are intoxicated. If the officer by whom you are pulled over feels that your driving appears to be impaired, there are chances that you could be arrested.
Secondly, the state of Alabama also operates with a per se law, this law states that you are not allowed to drive with a blood alcohol level (BAC) of .08% or higher. If your blood tests show that your BAC level is above the legal limit, you will be arrested for a DUI, it does not matter how good you can drive even with this level of BAC. 
In the state of Alabama it is not necessary that you would be driving the car then only you will be arrested for a DUI offense. If you are simply in the control of a vehicle, although it is not moving, you can be charged with DUI.
DUI Arrests in Alabama
After having arrested for DUI in Alabama you will have to face two cases. The first case that you have to face is in the criminal courts. The second case is that you have to attend an administrative hearing with the Alabama Department of Public Safety. It is essential for you to contact a lawyer as soon as you are arrested, because just 10 days are given to you to request the Department of Public Safety hearing. If you fail to do so then this will put a risk at your ability to drive.
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