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...

When a major sports figure gets arrested, headlines are made. Everth Carbrera, the famed California short stop, was arrested for marijuana DUI recently in California. What is interesting about this case is that the prosecution does not have to prove that marijuana was in the blood stream. They just have to prove that someone was generally under the influence at the time of their offense....

A very interesting decision was upheld by the Wisconsin Supreme Court in the case of an individual who had had a few drinks and was sitting in his car in the parking lot of an establishment. He noticed a patrol car in his rear view mirror, with its headlights on pull up and park near him. The officer got out of the car, walked up...

A recent case in Georgia (State vs. J.M.) shows us all another reason why you should never agree to take a breathalyzer test. A man was stopped for speeding while driving on the highway with his wife. He didn't want to submit to a breathalyzer on the grounds that he did not know how recently the breathalyzer had been cleaned. You don't need a reason...

It can happen. Your tail light is out and you get pulled over. Last week you had a sports injury. You are on a pain killer for a pulled muscle. You end up in handcuffs. Yes, it is entirely possible that you can be arrested for DUI for taking a prescribed medication. Police officers and prosecutors want to make sure, for the safety of all...