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August 2008

DWI Breath Alcohol Test Washington DC

Reader’s Question:

In a DWI case in Washington, DC, is it true that alcohol breath tester measures the concentration of alcohol in a DWI suspect’s blood stream?
Martin
Washington, DC
The breath test machines used in a DWI case in Washington, DC (or in any state for that matter) do not actually measure the blood alcohol content (BAC) of [...]

Drunk Driving Laws Washington DC

Reader’s Question:
I still don’t understand the different laws here in Washington, DC especially the drunk driving laws. How can someone be arrested for DWI and how do they determine the level of intoxication of a driver?

Rose
Washington, DC
In Washington, DC, DWI laws allow motorists to be arrested for drunk driving based on one of the two [...]

DWI Blood Alcohol Test Washington DC

Reader’s Question:
We always go out on Saturdays and have some fun drinking the night out here in Washington, DC. It pays to be careful so not to be charged with DWI. Question is, can the pace of how the person drinks affect the blood alcohol content? And is it true that gender can also affect [...]

DWI Field Sobriety Tests Washington DC

Reader’s Question:
If I will be stopped because of a DWI suspicion in Washington, DC, what shall I do if I will be asked to take the field sobriety tests?
Franco
Washington, DC
I know that you could pass the field sobriety tests if you will be requested to perform them during a DWI investigation at Washington, DC. Taking [...]

DWI Ignition Interlock Device Washington DC

Reader’s Question:
My cousin has been charged with DWI in Washington, DC and a friend of mine got the same about a year ago. He was convicted of the charge and part of his sentence included installing an ignition interlock device. Relatively, does my cousin need to put an ignition interlock device in his car as [...]

DUI Walk and Turn Test Washington DC

Reader’s Question:
I understand that in Washington, DC, there are three standardized field sobriety tests that police officers often ask a DUI suspect to do but I don’t know how they are being done. Could you give me one example and tell me how it is being carried out?
Dalton
Washington, DC
In Washington, DC, there are three standardized [...]

Washington DC DWI License Revocation

Reader’s Question:
Is it true that unless I get an attorney for a DWI arrest right away, I can lose my license immediately? Also, how long will a DWI arrest last on my records if the arrest was made in Washington, D.C? Thanks!
Cooper

Washington, DC
It will be to your best interest to secure professional legal assistance immediately [...]

Washington DC DUI Guilty Plea

Reader’s Question:
I feel that there is no single shot that I can win my DUI case here in Washington, DC. Would it be okay if I just plead guilty on my case?
Cael
Washington, DC
This is one of the most common mistakes that a person charged with DUI commits and that is totally not okay. The truth [...]

Washington DC DUI Penalties

Reader’s Question:
I just got out of jail after a DUI arrest in Washington, DC because my father posted bail and I know I have a fighting chance of winning my case. But if I will be convicted for DUI, what are the penalties involved and how can I get my license reinstated?
Bernard
Washington, DC
The penalties for [...]

Washington DC Drunk Driving Arrest

Reader’s Question:
When my son was arrested for DUI in Washington, DC, I feel like it was assumptive to say that he was really drunk driving just because according to the police report, it was so apparent that he had a slurred speech. Isn’t it that consuming alcohol is not the only thing that could cause [...]