DUI / DWI & Traffic Tickets
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Distracted Driving Laws: Texting and Cell Phones
Find out which states ban cell phone use while driving
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Traffic Ticket? Decide Whether to Fight in Traffic Court or Pay Up
There are two kinds of traffic tickets: Ones you can beat in traffic court and ones you can't. The problem is determining which kind you got.
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When Do You Need a Lawyer for a DUI/DWI Charge?
Will you need to hire an attorney to handle your DUI or DWI case? What about the public defender?
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DUI or DWI Punishments and Penalties
As with any criminal charge, a person charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) is presumed innocent until proven guilty through the defendant's own plea or after a jury trial. Any penalty will depend on state law, as well as circumstances, such as the presence of an open bottle of liquor in the car and the defendant's cooperation with the police.
Facing a DUI, DWI, traffic ticket, or driver's license suspension? Learn about the penalties, possible defenses, and how to prepare for court.
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Dealing With a DUI or DWI Charge
After youre arrested for DUI or DWI, you will have to appear before a judge for arraignment. You will be asked to plead either guilty or not guilty to the charge. Arrangements will also be made regarding your right to counsel and bail.
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Should You Plead Guilty or No Contest to a DUI Charge?
Find out when and why you'd be better served pleading guilty rather than fighting your DUI.
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Find out about what BAC means in terms of DUI law.
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Traffic Ticket? Decide Whether to Fight in Traffic Court or Pay Up
There are two kinds of traffic tickets: Ones you can beat in traffic court and ones you can't. The problem is determining which kind you got.
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Speeding tickets are, by far, the most common moving violation. If you want to fight your ticket, here are some things you should know about.
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How to Fight a Charge For a Prescription Drug DUI
You can get a DUI for operating a vehicle while under the influence of legal drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medications.
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When Do You Need a Lawyer for a DUI/DWI Charge?
Will you need to hire an attorney to handle your DUI or DWI case? What about the public defender?
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What Works (and Doesn't Work) in Traffic Court
Choosing the right strategy can help you beat a traffic ticket.
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