Being arrested for a suspected DUI in Nebraska is a serious matter. However, this doesn't always mean that you will be convicted. There is plenty of margin for error on the part of the officer who gives you the test. If you believe that an error was made, you can make...
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Can your first DUI be a felony?
It is common for state laws to impose harsher penalties on people who receive multiple DUI convictions. However, there are circumstances where even a first-time offender may face more severe consequences. Is it possible for a first-time DUI to result in a felony...
Is it legal to “sleep it off” while drunk in your car?
A police officer in Lincoln, Nebraska, has the right to pull over a person they suspect of intoxicated driving. However, what if the car is already pulled over to the side of the road or parked? Drivers may wonder if they can get arrested for a DUI while sleeping in a...
Your insurance rates could more than double after a DUI
Most auto insurance companies charge higher rates for drivers the company considers high-risk. Some companies will not insure high-risk drivers at all. Drivers who receive a driving under the influence conviction in Nebraska could see insurance rates more than double....
Circumstances that could enhance a DUI sentence
The legal consequences of DUIs are harsh, and they only get more stringent if your sentence is enhanced. Though driving under the influence is already illegal in Nebraska, certain factors can exacerbate the legal consequences. If a judge believes you've engaged in...
What do you know about getting a job with a DUI?
While determining how much your recent driving under the influence charge affects your life, you still want to find a new job in Nebraska. How do you navigate your DUI with potential employers? Chron offers tips for obtaining employment with a drunk driving charge. Do...
Your right to drive after a DUI in Nebraska
An impaired driving offense may result in the loss of driving privileges. The length of any license suspension or revocation may vary based on the circumstances of an individual's case. Most people need the ability to drive so they can keep their jobs. Driving may...
A conviction for DUI has far-reaching consequences
Coming home from a get-together with friends to celebrate your new job, law enforcement pulled you over on suspicion of drunk driving. You have never before had anything to do with the law and have no idea what to expect. Can a DUI conviction have a negative effect on...
How does alcohol affect a driver’s system?
Nebraska has numerous laws addressing and penalizing drivers who hit the road while under the influence. It goes without say that drunk drivers can act as a hazard to themselves and other drivers on the road. But what is it about alcohol that makes DUI so dangerous?...
Driving and not drinking
The law smiles on those who drive safely along the roads of Nebraska. It looks approvingly on people who drink responsively. But it frowns on anyone who drives while drinking or using a controlled substance. Depending on the circumstances, the law can impose severe...
