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...
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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,...
Finding a job with a criminal record
For a person in Nebraska who has been arrested for and convicted of a crime, the process of re-establishing their life in a positive way can often feel daunting. One of the first things a person needs to move forward and rebuild their life is a way to support...
Know the different field sobriety tests
When Nebraska drivers get pulled over for a DUI, they may think a member of law enforcement will ask them to take a breathalyzer test. However, there are several different kinds of field sobriety tests and a law enforcement officer might ask someone to perform one of...
Teenagers and drunk driving charges
Many Nebraska parents may stress the dangers of drinking and driving to their teenagers. They may be surprised, then, if their adolescent son or daughter calls to say he or she is being charged with drunk driving. This situation can be serious for teens and it is...
