People who rarely consume alcohol may be particularly susceptible to intoxication. One or two drinks may leave them in a visibly impaired state. Those who regularly enjoy alcohol may develop a tolerance. They could drink an entire six-pack of beer and appear sober to...
Police mistakes during a DUI stop
If you get pulled over on drunk driving allegations, you may be arrested. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be convicted. You still have to go through the court process, and you have the option to fight the charges. One potential reason to fight the...
Can you turn away from a sobriety checkpoint?
In most cases, the police will arrest drunk drivers after a traffic stop. An officer may see someone run a stop sign, for example, and assume that they did it because they are impaired. The officer then pulls the driver over and gives them a breath test before making...
Avoid a Boating DUI in DE
The state of Delaware takes boating extremely seriously. Licenses and ownership documents are required to operate a watercraft on the rivers and lakes of Delaware. Boating under the influence of drugs and alcohol is strictly prohibited and these laws are strictly...
Delaware DUI charges carry hefty criminal and civil penalties
Getting behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol can result in tragedy. In order to reduce the number of accidents related to alcohol, Delaware has instituted some rather harsh policies. Driving under the influence (DUI) offenses apply to any kind of motor...

