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...
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DUI
What happens if you refuse to perform a breath test?
There are multiple types of evidence that contribute to the state's case against you when you face driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Hawaii. Although someone's behavior at the wheel and their performance on a field sobriety test may contribute to the...
DUI charges can be especially serious for military servicemembers
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges come with a whole host of consequences for the person accused. A conviction might mean prison time and thousands of dollars in fines. Additionally, drivers who get behind the wheel after drinking or using drugs will typically...
2 times a DUI charge could cost you your job
Drivers in Hawaii know that it is illegal to get behind the wheel when they have had too much to drink. Driver's education and public awareness efforts have made such information ubiquitous. However, driving under the influence (DUI) charges remain some of the most...
When are the police on “high alert” during the year?
Every year, there are certain days where drunk drivers are more likely to be on the roads. Those times are also when the police are on “high alert,” meaning that they are actively looking for people to make mistakes when driving and for ways to stop those who may be...
Are field sobriety tests reliable?
If you are stopped and accused of drinking and driving, one of the questions you might have is if a field sobriety test is reliable. Field sobriety tests are used to establish probable cause for a DUI arrest, but these tests aren’t always 100% reliable. Not all field...
A DUI could cost you your commercial license in Oahu
As a resident of Hawaii, you’re living in a beautiful area with idyllic weather and tourist attractions. You have made a good life for yourself on Oahu, and you’d like to continue having one there. Unfortunately, while you were traveling and making your last delivery...
What do first-time DUI offenders face in Hawaii?
Getting arrested on suspicion of drinking and driving is never pleasant, but it can be especially scary if you have never been in trouble with the law before. If you are facing a DUI charge for the first time, you should know the potential sentence the judge can give...