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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
