DUI

Though there are exceptions for both commercial drivers and underage drivers, most are required to adhere to a legal limit of a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%. If they fail a breath test, it means they are at or above this level, and they could be arrested for...

Being charged with drunk driving is a serious matter with far-reaching legal and personal consequences. If you are arrested for drunk driving in North Dakota, you should take the charges seriously and explore your defense options.  The police cannot arrest you on a...

Someone accused of driving under the influence (DUI) charge in North Dakota might jump to the conclusion that pleading guilty is the best response. A surprising percentage of DUI defendants do not even attempt to push back against the charges they face.  Someone who...

While driving under the influence of alcohol is certainly a problem throughout North Dakota and nationwide, many DUI arrests involve drivers who are suspected of being under the influence of drugs. Sometimes, they have a variety of legal and illegal drugs in their...

Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and other drugs is a charge that should be taken seriously. North Dakota has significant penalties for those charged with this offense. Besides the legal consequences (fines, imprisonment, and license suspension), a DUI...

Facing a DUI conviction is a worrying time for anyone. When you’re underage and are still weighing up your options for your career and college, it can feel like the end of the world. Does this mean you’re going to lose your license? Is it going to stop you from going...

It usually starts with, “Trust me, officer, I am fine. I only had a glass of wine over dinner. I am definitely not drunk.” However, as far as the law is concerned, you are not fine. There is a pretty good chance your blood alcohol content (BAC) level exceeds the legal...

There are several ways that police officers might encounter someone who is under the influence on the roads. Police officers monitoring traffic may notice erratic driving and conduct a one-on-one traffic stop to evaluate someone for signs of alcohol impairment. Police...

People get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) charges frequently in North Dakota, and the vast majority of those arrested will plead guilty. Many drivers assume that it is impossible to defeat DUI charges. Even if they believe the breath test results were...

If you drink, the key to avoiding driving under the influence (DUI) charges is not to operate your vehicle while you are impaired. This does not always mean that you should target the legal limit; you can get a DUI if you are under the limit of 0.08%. That said,...