In Hawaii and all other states, police who monitor traffic often pull people over for suspected intoxication. You can assume this is the reason an officer has stopped you if he or she asks you to step out of your vehicle. To arrest you for suspected DUI, a law...
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3 things can spark false positive on a DUI breath test
If you’re on vacation in Hawaii or live on the islands year-round, the information provided in this blog post may come in handy, especially if a police officer pulls you over in a traffic stop. There are six words no one wants to hear when a police officer approaches...
The most effective DUI defense strategy for your case
It can be incredibly intimidating to see the flashing lights of a police vehicle in your rearview window. Once you pull over, you know that you will have to speak with the officer, perhaps submit to field sobriety tests and maybe take a breath test. If the officer...
What are the hidden costs of a DUI?
If you see the flashing lights of a police vehicle in your rearview mirror, you understand that the officer is trying to pull you over. There is a reason for this, and it may be because he or she suspects you of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol....
What happens if you get a DUI while in the military?
Drunk driving can come with a range of penalties that can impact the rest of a person’s life. A driver convicted of this type of criminal offense could find himself or herself facing consequences that may include time behind bars, expensive fines and much more. It...
Can you get a DUI for sleeping in your car while intoxicated?
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious criminal offense. If convicted of this type of crime, you could face penalties that may include loss of your driving privileges, time behind bars, expensive fines and more. Whether it is your first...
Can you get a DUI without drinking alcohol?
In Hawaii, the penalties for drunk driving are significant. Even a first offense is quite serious, with potential consequences including expensive fines, loss of driving privileges and more. If you are facing DUI charges, it is in your interests to take your situation...
4 things to know about Hawaii DUI laws
Whether you live in Hawaii year ‘round or are visiting as a tourist, if you get behind the wheel to drive on one of the islands, you must adhere to all state traffic laws. If you’re visiting, it’s up to you to research the laws, so that you’re aware of what’s expected...
Questions re DUI license suspension
Whether you live in Hawaii full-time or were just visiting when a police officer pulled you over in a traffic stop, the implications of that event may be both immediate and far-reaching into the future. Perhaps the police officer approached your window and, after...
Failed gaze nystagmus test may lead to DUI arrest
There are typically three types of people in Hawaii: those who hate tests, those who don’t like tests but tolerate them all the same, and those who actually like taking tests. You might move in and out of different categories depending on the exact circumstances...