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DUI

Is a North Dakota DUI charge a felony or a misdemeanor?

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...

How a DUI can affect your college education

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...

A DUI conviction can hurt your career in a number of ways

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...

Are sobriety checkpoints legal in North Dakota?

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...

How do people defend against North Dakota DUI charges?

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...

How fast will your BAC drop?

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,...