Understanding DWI – Not Just Another Traffic Ticket
October 22, 2012 | Jon P. EricksonAlmost every other week you hear stories on the news about celebrities being pulled over for DWI. Their mug shot will be shown, viewers will get a laugh over it and then it seems to be over. You don’t hear anything about it again; but the fact is that this is no laughing matter and it should be taken seriously. It is a Criminal Offense Many people are under the impression that if you are arrested for drunk driving, you are only retained until you sober up and then it is over, but this way of thinking is wrong. This offense is not the same as a speeding violation or even a reckless driving charge. This sort of charge cannot be cleared up in traffic court; but instead, you will face a criminal court judge instead. If you are pulled over while intoxicated, the police officer will normally ask you if you have been drinking. It is best for you not to answer and instead invoke your right to remain silent. If they ask you to take a field sobriety test, you have the right to refuse. In fact, these tests are not considered reliable since sober people can fail while people who are intoxicated can pass. If the police officer believes there…
Read MoreHow to Handle a DUI Charge in Coon Rapids
October 18, 2012 | Jon P. EricksonIf you have had alcohol to drink and get behind the wheel of a car, you are taking a big risk. You may not realize just how impaired you really are but you can bet that police officers will. The fact is that a DUI, also known as driving while under the influence, is a criminal charge and not a traffic violation, so in the event you are charged with this offense, you need to know how to properly handle the situation. What Happens When You Get Pulled Over If you see lights and hear sirens behind you, it is best to pull right over. Your first thought might be to panic and try to keep going but this is the wrong move. You don’t need any additional charges on top of DUI. You may be scared, but remember first and foremost that you have the right to remain silent. If you are in fact, inebriated, the best thing to do is to invoke this right. Even if you don’t believe you are drunk but you have had at least a drink, remain silent. Speaking will incriminate you. The first question that cops will ask you is if you have been drinking. If you have had something to drink, do not answer their…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Texting While Driving
October 16, 2012 | Adriel B. VillarrealIt’s been a while since I posted about this important topic, but back on January 2011 and then again on April 2011 I commented on the dangerous of texting while driving by citing some important statistics. Since the spring of 2011, we have experienced the continued increase of cell phone usage and the rising popularity of unlimited text plans. As a result, the dangerous of texting while driving are even more prevalent. We had this infographic created to show people just how dangerous it is. We hope it will raise awareness of this important issue and get people to think twice about texting the next time they are behind the wheel.
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