DUI Laws and Penalties » cop

Are DUI laws really fair when you can get busted when you weren't drunk?

admin — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:52:40 +0000

OK, so someone lives a block away from their local bar. On the way from work, this person slams six beers in 15 minutes and gets in his car to go directly home. He is not drunk, as there is not enough time for enough alcohol to absorb in his system.

He should make it home in 30 seconds, but gets pulled over because a cop was staking the tavern out.

The driver refuses the field sobriety test (which is only an option) because of a handicap and is arrested for DUI. By the time he's down in the station giving a breath test, he is now drunk.

Are DUI laws really fair when you can get charged for DUI when you were not impaired while you were driving?
Please read the entire question, not just the title.

I want to be a cop but i got a DUI in the state i wish to join law enforcement.?

admin — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 06:19:14 +0000

Will the revoke me from applying to become a cop?

Consequences of driving a car with expired tag, no insurance and owner on probation?

admin — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:26:49 +0000

Hello. I'm in Florida. I'm 23 with a valid license. My mom recently got a DUI charge and is on probation. Her car's tag has since expired and has no insurance. I occasionally use her car every now and then to run some minor errands, but I am very cautious as it obviously has an expired tag and no insurance. I just wanted to know what would happen if i were to get stopped by a cop driving her car? What's the worst that could happen?

Thanks

Consequences of driving a car with expired tag, no insurance and owner on probation?

admin — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:46:04 +0000

Thanks

Does anyone know what the charge/fine is for a second DUI?

admin — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:53:58 +0000

My brother in law got his second DUI last night (GEEZ). He got his first one under the age of 18... now he is 22. Does the punishment matter for the state (CA), or the circumstances... (he was in a drive thru and a cop went up to his window) or does anyone know where I can find out the info on punishment? Asking because my guy really wants his brother to move to where we live and get out of that black hole of destruction that is our home town... lol. Anyways, I hope he learned his lesson, I'm thinking he might have to sale his 1999 Toyota Tacoma to pay the fine, which I thought was a universal ,000.00 for a seconf offense. BUT I would appreciate any info.

Does filing for a SR22 affect your car insurance?

admin — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:01:56 +0000

I got pulled over a couple of weeks ago for side swiping a bridge right in front of a cop. I got a ticket for reckless driving but also blew a .03 and the cop took away my license and starting july 3rd it will be suspended for one year. I didnt get a DUI just the reckless driving ticket but I have a temp license. I have to file for a SR22 and I dont know much about it. I'm under my parents insurance policy and i didnt tell them about the drinking part thinking i can i hide it from them. When filing for the SR22 will my parents find out about it. What will the insurancee company do?

What are the charges for underage DUI in CA?

admin — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 06:17:36 +0000

My friend who is 18 got pulled over and arrested the other night going 120. The cop only cited him only for Underage drinking and driving under the influence without citing what his BAC was. He did not get cited for speeding or reckless driving. anyone have any knowledge about what charges he may face? We live in California so what do you think will happen to him? Im not really familiar with all the laws so please help.

AZ DUI Law – no blood test?

admin — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:29:22 +0000

My brother got a DUI on Saturday. They never did a blood test only the breathalizer. Is that legal? Can they legally charge him with a extreme DUI or any DUI at that?
He said they never mentioned a blood test. Never asked so he never refused. The first cop's breathalyzer wasn't working so he called back up so he could use the other officers. He said that the police was very nice. He was pulled over for going 58 in a 45. There was no accident or anything. The officer apparently thought he was showing signs of drinking so he did the sobriety tests.

Was this search legal? Cop Says to passenger If you don't let me search your bag i will arrest the driver?

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:18:30 +0000

for dui. Passenger then allows search and the cop finds marijuana in the passengers bag.. the driver is not charged for dui. Is the search then legal? is a Coersed search valid?

DUI Marijuana charge?

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:46:43 +0000

Ok first of all I was not under the influence when I got pulled over and had 0.00 alcohol in my system. Due top a technicality my lawyer found I am gonna have the charge completely wiped from my record. I am curious as to if I can sue the cop for a illegal search and seizure. When he pulled me over he opened the wood said something about my tags then asked if I was smoking pot. Told him I did 4 hours ago 1 hour before I got in the car. He told me Can I please search your vehicle because I am going to anyways. I was wondering if I can sue him cause all my friend a few law people I know told me that is a illegal search and seizure because of how he worded the question. I even passed the sobriety test all of them and then he told me I was going to jail because my eyes looked messed up. I really want to know if I have a case I feel the whole pullover was a joke and it shouldn't cause me money cause some cop was a dick. AKA my license plate tags were fine that's why my lawyer said the whole case will get thrown out I just wanna know if I can press charges against the cop...I rather him pay for my lawyer than me.