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19Nov 2014

What Questions Should I Ask When I Choose My DUI Lawyer?

What should you be asking an attorney when you are looking for a DUI lawyer? There are a few questions that you should keep in mind. Perhaps the most important one to ask is if the attorney specializes in DUI law. DUI law is very complex and you need an attorney that knows this area of the law inside and out and practices it on...

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19Nov 2014

Should I Take any Tests? Like Breath or Blood?

This is a question that every DUI lawyer gets asked frequently. The answer, like most everything in law, is "it depends." Vermont, like many states, has an "implied consent" law, which means that if you are arrested by an officer under suspicion of DUI, you consent to having your breath or blood tested for blood alcohol content (BAC). Unless you were involved in an accident...

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22Oct 2014

Will We Have Two Breathalyzer? One for Alcohol, One for Marijuana?

Something being talked about by us DUI lawyers recently has been the ever increasing possibility that a marijuana breathalyzer will be deployed by law enforcement. With the legalization and decriminalization of marijuana in many states, such as Washington and Colorado, and with the impending legalization of marijuana in places such as DC, Oregon and Alaska, it is only natural that law enforcement would like to find...

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08Oct 2014

DUI Can Be More Complicated Than Just DUI - And More Trouble For You!

Two recent cases in CA have brought some important issues. Sometimes DUI can be the least of your legal worries. There was one case involving reckless driving - at the speed of 117 mph, and another involving an individual's FOURTEENTH DUI offense. Needless to say, even a first-time DUI offender can face serious jail time and extended loss of license if there were additional crimes...

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08Oct 2014

Sleeping Medication and Driving

An interesting point of law came up this week that everyone should be aware of. Some people sleepwalk, we all know this. What many of you may not know is that people can sleep drive as well - and if you are caught behind the wheel of your car sleep driving after taking any sleep medication - you will be arrested for DUI. At least...

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