You are out having drinks with friends when you realize it’s time to drive home. Maybe you have to get up for work in the morning, so you just don’t want to stay out much later. Unfortunately, since you’ve been drinking, you realize that you need to get sober before...
An Oahu Office That Addresses The Needs Of The Accused
Year: 2023
3 times when police officers are on high alert for drunk drivers
Police officers in Hawaii consistently monitor the roads for warning signs of drivers who have had too much to drink. Those who have been arrested on driving under the influence (DUI) charges may have to pay hundreds of dollars to the state in fines and could end up...
What does BAC stand for?
The police may ask to test your BAC during a traffic stop. Your BAC helps the police determine whether you’re driving under the influence of alcohol. But, what is BAC? BAC stands for blood alcohol content. BAC is the amount of alcohol that is found in your blood....
A new DUI law claims to help offenders
In an effort to stem drunk driving, the Honolulu Police Department conducts multiple DUI checkpoints across the island. Their focus is on three-day weekends and holidays. However, the effectiveness of this initiative has not led to reductions in arrests and...
Can you get a DUI when you aren’t on the road?
When the sky is bright and the weather is good, you enjoy having a drink or two in your free time to relax. You would never dream of getting behind the wheel of your car after tossing back a couple beers, but it never occurred to you that you could get into trouble...
3 things to know about Miranda rights
A person being interrogated by the police has very specific rights that are outlined in the Bill of Rights. The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides information about a person’s right to avoid self-incrimination. One of the specific points in the...