One of the most important and commonly used tools in suspected drunk driving traffic stops is the Breathalyzer. Law enforcement uses these handheld devices to measure a driver’s blood alcohol content by having a driver breathe directly into the device. The results of...
Reasonable suspicion for a DUI traffic stop
You know that your life could change in the moment that you see the flashing lights of a law enforcement vehicle in your rearview mirror. When stopped for suspected drunk driving, it is critical to know what to do and how you can protect yourself when dealing with law...
What penalties are you facing for a DUI in Kentucky?
When a driver is facing the potential consequences that come with a drunk driving offense, he or she will want to know how to avoid or mitigate as many of these consequences as possible. If charged with a DUI in Kentucky, you may find yourself in a position where you...
Could a faulty Breathalyzer device impact your case?
If a police officer notices a driver exhibiting erratic behaviors, such as swerving, driving at erratic speeds or following other vehicles too closely, that could be valid grounds for a suspected drunk driving traffic stop. After pulling a driver over, the officer...
Can you refuse to take a breath test at a DUI traffic stop?
When you are driving home and see the flashing flights of a law enforcement vehicle in your rearview mirror, you may not know what to expect. A traffic stop can be overwhelming, especially if the reason for the stop is the suspicion of intoxicated driving. If Kentucky...
Ignition interlock device after a DUI conviction in Kentucky
Driving while under the influence of alcohol can bring many potential complications for a Kentucky driver. If convicted, you could face penalties that may include license suspension, alcohol treatment programs and more. It is also possible, depending on the details of...
Can Breathalyzer devices malfunction?
Breathalyzers are devices used by Kentucky law enforcement to determine whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol. They can measure the amount of alcohol in a driver’s system after the driver breathes into it. If the blood alcohol content is over a certain...
Fighting your drunk driving charge the right way
When facing criminal charges that involve intoxicated driving, there is a lot at stake for you. It is possible you could face penalties that may include time behind bars, expensive fines and more. While your situation is serious, it is in your best interests to know...
Kentucky football assistant coach charged with DUI
An assistant coach for the University of Kentucky football team is facing a serious charge that could jeopardize his career, according to local sources. The 37-year-old wide receivers coach was arrested in northern Kentucky in the early morning of May 8. He faces a...
Assessing a driver’s abilities through field sobriety tests
When law enforcement officers suspect someone is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they may initiate a traffic stop. After stopping the driver, they may come to the window, speak to the person behind the wheel and determine if it is necessary to ask the...