When a loved one stands accused of driving while intoxicated (DWI), it may be difficult to know what actions to take first. A stressful phone call from a correctional facility is seldom good news and getting your loved one released is probably your first priority. There are procedures to be followed before your loved one can be released, so read on to find out more about the important first appearance after a DWI arrest, the arraignment. Read More»
When the CEO of Breathometer appeared on Shark Tank, the sharks went into a feeding frenzy. The CEO was there to promote a smartphone breathalyzer, a device that estimates the user’s blood alcohol content (BAC). He touted the product as a way for people to protect themselves when they are out drinking and aren’t sure if their BAC is over the legal limit. The device connects to a smartphone via the headphone jack, and all the user has to do is open the app, blow into the device and wait for the result. Read More»
If you have someone you care about currently sitting in jail from a recent arrest, it is likely that they will be allowed out on bail after they have seen a judge. A judge will set the bail amount based on a few factors, such as his or her criminal history and the type of crime that they are being accused of committing. Once the bail amount is set, you have the chance to pay that in order to help your friend or family member get out of jail. Read More»
Being charged with drug possession for any reason can be a difficult event, and the process of defending yourself can seem useless and impossible. If you’ve recently been charged despite the drugs not being yours, it’s important that you understand how those charges came to be and what you can do about them. Here’s a look at some of the information that can help you determine how to deal with the situation. Read More»
Could your sleep medication cause you to be suspected of driving drunk? If you use Ambien, also known under the generic name “zolpidem,” or a similar sleep medication, this is what you should know.
You may be taking too high of a dose.
The FDA recommend that the bedtime dose of the sleep aid zolpidem be halved because the full dose was enough to still be an impairment in the morning after its use for activities that require alertness—like driving. Read More»
