A police officer pulling you over can be a nerve-racking experience. What kind of questions will the officer ask you? Will the officer suspend your driver’s license on the spot? It’s not only the questions you’ll have to contend with. If an officer suspects you of...
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Is an OWI charge an automatic conviction?
When the police arrest you for drunk driving, it can feel like you’re already in a lot of trouble. Make no mistake, facing drunk driving charges is serious, but in the United States, you are innocent until proven guilty. Because of that presumption of innocence, the...
What should you know about the ignition interlock program?
Getting a DUI in the state may impact you in numerous ways. At first, you might focus on the more immediate repercussions such as the fines or jail time you may face. However, you could also have to deal with an ignition interlock device and program. This might create...
When is a police officer allowed to pull your over on suspicion of DUI?
When a police officer pulls you over, you are probably focused on whether you will get a ticket -- or worse, arrested on a charge like DUI. The thought that the officer has pulled you over illegally probably would not cross your mind. But it is possible. The police...
Should you agree to take a field sobriety test?
If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of a law enforcement officer asking you to take a field sobriety test, should you agree to take it? According to Alcohol Problems and Solutions, lawyers across the country advise against taking this test for two main...
Are ignition interlock devices mandatory in Kentucky?
Ignition interlock devices are becoming a common tool courts use against individuals convicted of drunk driving. However, the installation and maintenance of the devices can be expensive. For that reason, few states make them mandatory. Kentucky does not mandate the...
Should you take a breath analysis test?
You may believe that you have the right to refuse a breath analysis test, or any other form of DUI test especially if it feels invasive. But is that the case? In reality, due to something called implied consent, you actually do not have a right to refuse any of these...
What are the suspension periods for a DUI charge?
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious crime for which there are severe punishments. One of the universal consequences of a DUI conviction, regardless of whether it is your first time or you have had multiple DUIs, is license suspension....
What is found in your driving record when you get a DUI?
Your driving record is an account of all violations you have had. While the record is permanent, it does change over time. The licensing bureau maintains it and can alter it by removing infractions after a certain time period. Indiana Code stipulates what information...
How does the Kentucky Ignition Interlock Program work?
When you receive a conviction for driving under the influence in Kentucky, you may find that it impacts many areas of your life. You may face fines, substance abuse treatment requirements and license suspensions, among other penalties. Some of these penalties may make...