If a driver faces a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) in Nebraska, a conviction doesn’t immediately lead to a felony on record. A DUI only becomes a felony on the driver’s third and subsequent offenses. But one surefire way for a driver to land a felony...
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Higher BAC leads to enhanced DUI penalties
To be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in Nebraska, your blood alcohol content (BAC) level should be at least .08% during the traffic stop test. Studies say that it takes at least four alcoholic drinks to hit a BAC of .08%. But what if you’ve...
What can happen if I refuse a breath test in Nebraska?
Getting pulled over could be stressful. It could happen anytime and anywhere. However, certain circumstances could compel an officer to request a breath test to determine the driver’s intoxication. This procedure could be standard protocol if the officer has reason to...
DUI charge consequences for airline pilots
Airline pilots are responsible for the safe operation of commercial aircraft, and as such, society holds them to high standards of conduct both on and off the job. One issue that has received increasing attention in recent years in Nebraska and throughout the country...
How reliable is the horizontal gaze nystagmus test?
The horizontal gaze nystagmus test is one of three tests that make up the standardized field sobriety tests that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration introduced in the early 1980s. It is used to help police officers in Nebraska and around the country...
What should you do if your teen is arrested for DUI?
A DUI charge is enough to scare any resident of Nebraska. Even worse, if it happens to your teen, it could shake you to your very core, and there are steps you should take immediately. Reign in your emotions As a parent, it’s only natural for you to be angry, ashamed...
Police errors that can help your DUI case
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...
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....
