Category Archives: DUI
What To Expect After A Second DUI Arrest In Delaware
When you have previously been through the criminal process for a violation of Delaware’s statute on drunk driving, you probably assume that you learned a lot the first time around and that your case will generally be the same. This notion is true to a certain extent, but the differences far outweigh the similarities… Read More »
4 Differences When A Delaware DUI Case Is Based Upon Impairment
One common misconception about drunk driving laws in Delaware is that you can only be arrested if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal limit of .08 percent. While this is true, the error is not realizing that you can also face charges for impairment under Delaware’s DUI statute. In short, police… Read More »
CDL Holders Charged With DUI In Delaware: Consequences You May Not Expect
Holders of Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) are tasked with safe operation of a massive, cargo-laden vehicle that can careen out of control with the slightest lapse in judgment. It is for this reason that many states, including Delaware, have implemented a separate set of rules for truck drivers and drunk driving. The success of… Read More »
5 Ways To Make A Delaware Drunk Driving Case Worse
When looking upon it in hindsight, most Delaware motorists would agree that they made a mistake by getting behind the wheel of a car after drinking. However, one episode of poor judgment does not always have to lead to another. Case in point is a March 19, 2021 article published by Delaware Online, which… Read More »
Timeline Of A Delaware DUI Case
If you were arrested for violating Delaware’s law on driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), one of the first things on your mind will be the punishment you face if convicted. For a first-time offense, you could be looking at a fine ranging from $500 to $1,500, along with 12 months’ incarceration. The… Read More »
Collateral Consequences of a Delaware DUI
Even if you have never been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in Delaware, you are probably aware of the potential penalties. The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles describes a few of the criminal punishments for a conviction, including possible jail time and fines ranging from $500 to $1,5000. Plus, there are… Read More »
4 Delaware DUI Laws Motorists Need to Know
The basic components of Delaware’s DUI statute are well-known to motorists: If convicted for a first-time offense, you face a fine ranging from $500-$1,000, incarceration for up to 12 months, and a one year driver’s license suspension. However, there are many subtle details within the state drunk driving laws of which many drivers are… Read More »
4 Mistakes That Can Take a Delaware DUI Case from Bad to Worse
Drunk driving remains a top cause of accidents throughout the US, which is why police take their duty to protect the public very seriously. According to the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), law enforcement officers made more than 4,000 arrests for DUI in 2018. These individuals face serious penalties for a conviction, including… Read More »
Questions About Ignition Interlock Systems in Delaware
Most motorists are well-aware that a conviction for drunk driving charges can lead to extremely harsh penalties. You face a fine up to $1,500 and imprisonment for 12 months; plus, subsequent convictions and higher blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels involve even tougher punishments. What you may not know is the application of Delaware’s law… Read More »
Top 3 Reasons Delaware DUI Charges Get Dismissed
The ideal outcome for a defendant in a drunk driving case is to get the charges tossed out of court early on in the process, which is possible under the Delaware Rules of Criminal Procedure. This rule provides multiple grounds for filing a motion to dismiss during pre-trial proceedings – well before your case… Read More »
