When you see the lights of a police car flashing behind you, it can be one of the most unnerving moments you experience in life. Making matters even scarier is if police suspect you have been driving while under the influence.
I've been pulled over for drunk driving: how does my future look?
The brain 101: Why college students tend to drink so much
Attending college isn't just about receiving a higher education and transitioning into adulthood. For many young adults, college also means regular invites to parties and an introduction to drinking.
What to do if you face DUI charges as a CDL holder
If you have a commercial driver's license (CDL) and make your living via transportation services, a DUI could be devastating. A mark on your criminal record could not only affect future opportunities but it could ruin your current livelihood. However, you do not have to plead guilty and accept these charges that could change your whole life.
It's my first DUI - what should I do?
You watched the Super Bowl on the big-screen TV at a friend's house, and enjoyed a fantastic tailgate party. You had a few beers to offset the spicy wings, but when the game ended you felt perfectly fine to drive home, just a few miles away. Unfortunately, there was a DUI checkpoint on the way. A Breathalyzer test revealed that you were just barely above the legal limit at .081. So what happens now? First, don't panic. It happens. You probably feel guilty. While you made a mistake, nobody was injured - and you've learned that your idea of "how much is too much" was not quite right. According to BACtrack, a company that makes Breathalyzers that work with smartphones to monitor blood alcohol content (BAC), its users recorded an average BAC of .091 on Super Bowl Sunday. The only days that people drank more were New Year's Eve and St. Patrick's Day. Designating a driver for any event where there will be drinking-like a Super Bowl party-is always the right thing to do.Having learned that lesson, what else can you expect after receiving this charge, and how can you keep it from ruining the rest of the year? Here are five things you should know:
