District of Columbia Drunk Driving Lawyers

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Can I refuse to take a field sobriety test if I have been pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving?
If the police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, the police will typically try to give you not only a field sobriety test, but also a breathalyzer test (to test for your BAC … more
What happens when someone is arrested for drunk driving?
In connection with being arrested on charges of drunk driving, it is likely that you’ll be searched by the police, your car will get towed and you’ll be sent to jail where you’ll … more
Do all states have aggravated drunk driving laws?
No, but all states have laws or sentencing guidelines that can make a drunk driving conviction more severe. Plus, in response to the continuing trend of drinking and driving in the United … more

Do You Need An Attorney... or Can You Represent Yourself?
There are many circumstances in the United States when a person is entitled to represent himself in legal matters. The Supreme Court has found that the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution which guarantees the right to counsel also allows a person to represent himself at trial. Similarly, many states have constitutional provisions which allow self … more
Overview of Drunk Driving Offenses in the United States
Each state in the country has passed a law which makes it illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Since this offense is controlled by state law, it may be known as the crime of driving while intoxicated (DWI), operating a motor vehicle under the influence (OUI) or driving under the influence (DUI), or some other similar variation. Regardless of how each … more