In a previous article I wrote about Mississippi’s Intoxilyzer breath test machine. Today, I’m going to discuss how this device is calibrated and certified to be in proper working order. If you’ve been charged with DUI in Olive Branch or Desoto County, part of your defense may rest on the reliability of the breathalyzer. Mississippi…
The testing of a driver’s blood for blood alcohol content in Mississippi DUI crimes is becoming more common, and is considered more accurate than breath testing. But because it is such a complex, exact science, blood testing has its own problems which can lead to an invalid test result (which can be good news for…
A first offense DUI in Mississippi carries many penalties. If convicted, you’ll be fined no less than $250 and up to $1000, or sentenced to 48 hours in jail, or both. So the possible outcomes with that are either just a fine, just jail time, or both. It’s up to the judge following your trial…
A drunk driving charge is always serious, and it’s especially serious if you are a commercial driver and hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL). A CDL holder who gets a DUI is looking at losing their job, period. So it’s important to know all your options and to have a competent Mississippi DUI attorney on…
The Mississippi DUI non-adjudication process is an excellent way for qualified individuals who have been charged with drunk driving to avoid a permanent conviction. There are many steps involved and you have to meet specific criteria, so let’s take a look at how this law works. Non-adjudication has been available in Mississippi for many years…
A Memphis DUI attorney should have the training and experience to look for certain issues in your case. DUI arrests are very fact-specific, and no two cases are the same. How it gets resolved is going to depend on the analysis of each factual and legal issue. Like a doctor looking for symptoms in a…
If you’ve been charged with a DUI in Collierville, TN, you should be aware of the consequences. Drunk driving is taken seriously by the state of Tennessee, and having a Collierville DUI attorney to advise you can improve your chances of a favorable outcome. So before you go to court, let’s review the laws. A…
You may be familiar with Tennessee’s implied consent law. This states that anyone who drives on public roads has given implied consent to submit to a test for blood alcohol content, when the police have probable cause to believe he or she is intoxicated. If you refuse to submit to the test, you face a…
