As a college student, you've probably been told by parents and grandparents about how you have your whole life ahead of you. It's true that at such a young age, you have decades of opportunity ahead of you. However, you also have a responsibility to yourself to act in...
College students, don’t drink and drive
As a college student, there will be times when you want to kick back, relax and have a drink with friends. While this is okay if you’re of legal drinking age, it’s also something that can bring trouble to your life. Drinking and driving is a big risk. Not only can it...
DUI and college students: A conviction is a big deal
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a mistake no one wants to make. However, it’s something that many people, such as college students, fall prey to at some point in their life. Even though a DUI arrest is every bit as scary as it sounds, it’s not the end of...
Can too much alcohol be a defense against assault charges?
You can feel instant remorse for mistakes you made while under the influence of alcohol once you sober up. For example, if you got into a fistfight at a party or a bar, you could find yourself in a scenario where you face assault charges. In fact, you can be charged...
Don’t put too much faith in a personal or public breath test
The more frequently you drink, the greater the risk you have for eventually getting into legal trouble, especially if you often drive yourself home after having a few drinks. If alcohol plays an important role in your social life, you may have already taken steps to...
Assuming sleep will sober you up can lead to drunk driving
When someone has too much to drink, the first advice that people often give is to let that person sleep it off and hopefully sober up by the morning. It is true that sleep allows your body time to heal itself and can give your liver a chance to metabolize alcohol you...
How students can avoid getting a DUI
College is a time for experimenting, enjoying yourself and maybe even bending the rules now and again. But there’s a big difference between bending the rules and violating the law. As a student, a DUI conviction can have a significant impact on your future, such as:...
Don’t post about your DUI on social media
You and your friends went out to party, and you ended up driving home drunk. Unfortunately, you didn’t get where you were going before the police stopped you and made you take roadside sobriety tests. You failed the field sobriety tests, and your two Breathalyzer...
Students can face significant setbacks with a DUI charge
College can be one of the most memorable times in a young adult’s life. It can give them a chance to learn about themselves, discover their passions and meet lifelong friends. But at the same time, college can come with many risky temptations, including drugs and...
A new study finds Breathalyzers unreliable
The cornerstone of a DUI prosecution often depends on the readings provided by Breathalyzers and administered by law enforcement. These mini science labs are sophisticated devices that are supposed to measure the level of impairment by alcohol to the third decimal...