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...
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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...
Can I refuse to submit to a DUI breath test in Nebraska?
When applying for a Nebraska driver's license, your signature provides implied consent to blow into a roadside breath test device when requested. If a law enforcement official has reasonable cause to believe you are driving while impaired, he or she may ask you to...
Life with an ignition interlock device
A person in Nebraska who is convicted of a drunk driving offense may lose the right to drive for a stated period of time. This penalty can cause serious problems for people as lack of adequate transportation may impede their ability to get to work and support...
Understanding the consequences of a DUI conviction in Nebraska
Each day, numerous people are arrested throughout the state of Nebraska on suspicion of driving under the influence. If convicted of drunk driving, they could face significant penalties, some of which may have lasting consequences on their personal and professional...
How police detect impaired drivers
Driving while under the influence of alcohol is illegal in Nebraska and every other U.S. state. Law enforcement typically arrests drivers with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher and charges them with DUI. If convicted, you may have your license suspended,...
