Since 1990, DUI checkpoints have been legal under federal law. The “brief intrusion” into privacy without probable cause is considered by the Supreme Court to be justified in reducing alcohol-related deaths and injuries. However, they can be legal on the federal level and still be banned on the state level,... View Article
Holidays are a busy time for criminal attorneys in Lubbock, TX. In fact, the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day, summer vacation for most students, has been called the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers. Adults are not immune from this, and festivities often result in more alcohol consumption.... View Article
Driving under the influence of alcohol or any other substance is illegal in every state in the U.S., which means you’ll have to go through criminal court if you’re charged with a DUI. While you have the right to represent yourself, as you do with any other crime, it is... View Article
DUI checkpoints are used by law enforcement officers to check the sobriety of drivers passing through particular areas, and have the added benefit of being a way to discourage drunk driving altogether. These checkpoints are typically used on days in which large numbers of intoxicated drivers are expected to hit... View Article
There is a very good reason why it is illegal for people to get behind the wheel with a blood alcohol content of .08 or above: alcohol has a variety of effects that can impair your decision making and motor skills. It simply is not safe for a person with... View Article