Police officers who spot a driver who’s swerving, stopping randomly or showing other signs of being impaired will initiate a traffic stop. They need to determine what’s going on. If they have a reason to think that the driver is impaired, they may conduct a field...
DUI
Can you get a DUI if you’re on prescription medications?
When you get behind the wheel, it’s expected that you will drive safely. Driving safely means that you will not be impaired by any kind of substance, whether that’s alcohol, over-the-counter medications, illicit drugs or prescription medications. It is possible to...
Worried about being pulled over by the police? What color is your car?
If you want to keep a low profile out there on the road, you may want to reconsider your choice of motor vehicle. So what kinds of vehicles should you avoid? Sure, a fancy sports car is bound to catch people's eyes, and a tricked-out vehicle with flames painted down...
The harsher consequences truck drivers face for a DUI
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol comes with considerable consequences for everyone. For a truck driver, however, a DUI conviction can threaten their very livelihood. When 30% of Mississippi fatalities in car accidents are related to alcohol, the...