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Which should I choose? - What happens if I refuse blood-alcohol testing? - Why am I being charged with two crimes? - Do I need a lawyer or can I represent myself? - What defenses are there in a dui case? - What is a rising bac defense? - What is the punishment for drunk driving? - What is a sentence enhancement? - If I am convicted of drunk driving, can my insurance company raise my auto insurance rates? - What is the criminal statute of limitations on a dui / dwi? - If I was stopped for another traffic violation, can the police also arrest me for a dui or dwi? - After some alcoholic drinks I got into an automoble accident. I was questioned at the scene but not ticketed and rushed to the hospital where blood was drawn as part of hospital procedure. Do the police have access to the hospital/patient information and blood specimens? - I caused an automoble accident involving three other cars while intoxicated. The police at the accident questioned me but never ticketed me. I was sent to the hospital along with the other accident victims. At the hospital my blood was drawn as part of hospital procedure. Do police have access to the hospital/patient information and blood specimens? Breathalyzer, urine, blood tests - If I am arrested and taken into custody to the police station, what chemical tests will be given to determine the level of alcohol in my blood? Do I have a choice? Which should I choose? - What happens if I refuse blood-alcohol testing? - I was recently stopped at a checkpoint and the officer told me to take a breath test because I had a beer earlier in the day. I passed. If I wanted a blood test instead, could I have demanded one? - What happens if a police officer asks me to take a roadside breath test? Must I take one? - The officer took my license and served me with a notice of suspension after the breath test. How can he do that if im presumed innocent? - After some alcoholic drinks I got into an automoble accident. I was questioned at the scene but not ticketed and rushed to the hospital where blood was drawn as part of hospital procedure. Do the police have access to the hospital/patient information and blood specimens? Cough syrup - I took some codeine cough syrup and then got arrested for drunk driving. The blood test showed the codeine, but the alcohol level was not high enough to be a problem. They still charged me with driving under the influence. Should I fight it or plead? Drunk driving arrests - What kind of evidence does an officer need to arrest a motorist suspected of drunk driving? - If I am arrested and taken into custody to the police station, what chemical tests will be given to determine the level of alcohol in my blood? Do I have a choice? Which should I choose? - Why am I being charged with two crimes? Drunk driving defenses - What defenses are there in a dui case? - What is a rising bac defense? - The officer never gave me a miranda warning. Can I get my case dismissed? Insurance - If I am convicted of drunk driving, can my insurance company raise my auto insurance rates? Legal help - Do I have a right to an attorney when an officer stops me and asked to take a field sobriety test? - Do I need a lawyer or can I represent myself? Miranda warning - The officer never gave me a miranda warning. Can I get my case dismissed? Penalties for drunk driving - What is the punishment for drunk driving? - What is a sentence enhancement? Roadside (field sobriety) tests - If a police officer pulls me over, what kinds of roadside tests can the officer ask me to perform? - Do I have a right to an attorney when an officer stops me and asked to take a field sobriety test? - The officer used a penlight. Is this a field sobriety test? - Can I refuse to take field sobriety tests? - What happens if a police officer asks me to take a roadside breath test? 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Arizona DUI Law: Drunk Driving Defense Attorney Daniel Jaffe duiattorney.com Daniel Jaffe Arizona DUI Attorney Contact Did You Know . . . If you plead guilty to an Arizona DUI at your arraignment you will be giving up many important rights. Do not do it unless directly advised to do so by an Arizona DUI lawyer representing you and your best interests. What People Are Saying Thank you 365 times, the number of days of license suspension you saved me. Thank you 30 times, the number of days you spared me in jail. When you went in for the kill and asked the judge to dismiss, you should have seen the look on the prosecutor's face. I would not hesitate to recommed you to anybody. --JG [ more ] Contact Us Daniel Jaffe 9089 E. Bahia Drive Suite 101 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480.951.3200 Request a Consultation Contact Us Not in Arizona? Locate an Attorney near you. ©1999 - 2005 Daniel M. Jaffe Disclaimer Home Our Firm Driving The Law Your Case Tips Links Blog Focused On DUI Defense We are one of the few law firms in Arizona that focuses exclusively on DUI Defense. Mr. Jaffe has been retained by all types of professionals, including lawyers, doctors, dentists, accountants, pilots, law enforcement officers, athletes, businesses owners, and regularly receives referrals from other attorneys and from his current and former clients. DEDICATED: Daniel Jaffe is dedicated not only to defending his clients with integrity, honor, skill and diligence, but also to educating the public about the myths and realities of Arizona DUI law and science. He is the author of this website which contains literally thousands of pages of AZ drunk driving law content. FOCUSED: Mr.Jaffe focuses his practice 100% on Arizona DUI defense. That means hedoesn't accept any other type of criminal or civil case.* LOCAL: He accepts only caseswithin Maricopa County (meaning any Superior, Justice or City Courtwithin the boundaries of Maricopa County, including Phoenix, Mesa,Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Glendale, Gilbert, Peoria, and all otherValley Cities), or within a one hour drive of his Scottsdale Office. PERSONAL: He keeps his case load small, and he and his small and friendly staff personally handle all important aspects of every case. SOLUTION: You deserve alaw firm that is fully dedicated to solving the exact problem that youhave, and that focuses on a single geographical area within Arizona. * For former DUI clients accused of another crime, we willmake occasional exceptions as long as it won't interfere with our DUIpractice. If an attorney or law firm claims to focus on or specialize in DUI defense, make sure to ask them point blank if they accept or solicit other types of criminal or civil cases. Daniel Jaffe Law Offices Of Daniel M Jaffe, PLLC 9089 E. Bahia Drive Suite 101 • Scottsdale, AZ 85260 • p:480.951.3200 • f:480.951.3208

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DUI. First and Only Crush. First And Only Crush DUI CF200™ - It's a Patented Process Years ago we developed a new material for drysuits. It was good. Really good. It was so different from anything else that we had it patented. DUI found a way to take foam neoprene and crush it making the neoprene tougher, more flexible, and more comfortable then any foam neoprene on the market. We called it CF200. Since that time CF200 material has been the standard by which all other drysuits are measured. But don't take our word for it. Just ask one of the thousands of CF200 drysuit owners of suits that are more then 10 years old and still in the field. Did we say that we had the patent on this material? You bet we do. And we are proud of it. We have heard and seen other drysuit manufacturers that say their compressed neoprene is the same as DUI's crushed neoprene. THIS IS A LIE. But hey, it's your money and you can spend it as you like. But before you do we want to prove to you there is a difference between crushed neoprene and compressed neoprene. A big difference. All neoprene used in diving is considered compressed neoprene. It is manufactured under a compression process. Make sense? A good example of why foam neoprene (also often called compressed neoprene) doesn't make a good drysuit is look at your old wetsuit. You'll notice that the knees and elbows get mushy. This is from the impact of your knees against a hard surface. When you do this it ruptures the cells inside. The cells eventually rupture into one another creating seepage A.K.A. your drysuit is now a wetsuit. And once this starts, it'll never be dry again. With a DUI CF200 drysuit we first build the suit and then put it under a precise amount of pressure, for a precise amount of time and at a precise temperature. This crushes all of the cells. The cells do not rupture, rather the cell membranes flatten against one another. Your DUI CF200 will not change thickness at depth. Some manufacturers even "claim" to have taken a thicker piece of material and "compressed" it down to a thinner thickness, like they compress 4mm to 2mm. THIS IS FALSE. Want to see for yourself? Pick up the 2mm suit and the 4mm suit. They should weigh the same. But they don't. Bottom line - your CF200 material will far outlast any compressed neoprene on the drysuit market. Your purchase today will be around far longer than your buddy's compressed neoprene drysuit. Let us prove it to you. We'll send you a sample of DUI CF200 material and a sample of compressed neoprene. Take them to your dive store or put them in your pocket on your next dive. Check it out for yourself. Want a CF200 material sample? Just send us a quick email Drysuits Made From "Compressed" vs. "Crushed" Neoprene. What is the Difference?

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Massachusetts Drunk Driving Lawyer 888-864-1783 Remember, the more information you provide, the easier it is for us to help you. * Required Do you have any previous drunk driving convictions? Yes No If yes how many? Select 1 2 more than 2 Were you involved in an accident? Yes No If yes was anyone hurt? Yes No Were any of the following field sobriety tests performed (check all that apply)? Breathalizer Alphabet Counting Balance Nose Please describe your situation: Were you arrested at the scene? Yes No eg. xxx-xxx-xxxx This is a paid advertisement. By submitting a question, you agree to our terms and conditions. Experience, Ethics, Reputation. Choose With Confidence. Lawyers featured on LawInfo.com must be Lead Counsel certified Why Choose a Lead Counsel Certified Attorney? Professional Experience: Lead Counsel Attorneys average 21.6 years experience practicing law. Relevant Experience: Lead Counsel Attorneys devote at least 30% of their practices to the area of law in which they're listed. Reputation: LawInfo conducts peer reference checks to verify status and reputation in the legal community. Spotless Record: All Lead Counsel Attorneys are verified to be in good standing with their state bar associations and have no client related disciplinary action. Attorney Profile Firm Profile FAQ's Contact Massachusetts Drunk Driving Lawyer Attorney Profile James M. Milligan, Jr. is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and the Federal District Court of Massachusetts. Mr. Milligan graduated from Allegheny College with a B.A. in Political Science and from Massachusetts School of Law with Juris Doctor degree. At Massachusetts School of Law, he was a member of Law Review. Mr. Milligan has been in private practice since 1998. His practice is concentrated in the defense of individuals charged with Drunk Driving (OUI, DUI, DWI) and related matters. Mr. Milligan is a member of the National College of Drunk Driving Defense (NCDD), the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) and the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL). Firm Profile We are lawyers dedicated to the defense of persons charged with drunk driving in Massachusetts (OUI, DWI, DUI). This firm successfully defends individuals accused of Drinking and Driving in all counties within Massachusetts. While concentrating in Drunk Driving Defense, we also help people with other criminal matters, including motor vehicle homicides and drug offenses. Additionally, we are knowledgeable in Registry of Motor Vehicle appeals and hearings on Massachusetts license suspensions. This firm offers the services of seasoned and skilled drunk driving lawyers who handle over 100 drunk driving cases a year in Massachusetts. This firm successfully resolves a very high percentage of their cases. As former prosecutors each lawyer is uniquely experienced in handling every aspect of your case. Additionally, this firm is presently co-authoring a practitioner's manual for Massachusetts Drunk Driving Defense and materials for the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education on Drunk Driving. Attorney Milligan has lectured to other Massachusetts lawyers on issues relating to Drunk Driving Defense. FAQ's Q. When will I lose my License as a result of refusing to submit to the Breath Test or as a result of failing the Breath Test (A reading of .08 or above)? A. The police department should have confiscated your Massachusetts Driver's License and issued you a piece of paper which will serve as your 15 day temporary license unless you are licensed out of Massachusetts. The 15 day period will run 12 hours from the time of your arrest. For instance, if you were arrested at midnight, you temporary will be valid and start to run at noon the next day. Q. Can I get a work license after the expiration of the 15-day temporary license? A. No. There is no work license eligibility on suspensions resulting from a refusal to submit to the Breath Test or as a result of failing the Breath Test. Once your refusal failure suspension has expired, you are eligible to get your full license back for a reinstatement fee regardless of whether your case is still pending in court. If however, you decide to admit to the offense or go to trial and lose while you are suspended, you may be eligible for a hardship license for a first offense. Q. What about my criminal record? A. Once you are arraigned, the offense will be part of your record for the rest of your life. However, if you fight and win your case your record will clearly reflect a Not Guilty or Dismissal and will not be used against you in any further criminal proceedings. Q. What is a CWOF? A. A CWOF means a Continuance Without a Finding. A CWOF is not a conviction, but the court will continue the case for a period of time and at the end of that period the case will be dismissed. However, for purposes of a Drunk Driving (OUI, DUI, DWI) it is considered a first offense and another offense will constitute a second offense with heightened penalties. Q. What is the first offenders program or 24D program? A. It is a driver alcohol education program wherein a person charged with a first offense OUI attends a class that usually meets one time a week and continues for a period of usually 16 weeks. The 24D program costs approximately $600.00. Contact Additional Questions or need further information? James Milligan James M. Milligan, Jr. 80 Washinton Sq., Bldg Norwell, MA. 02061 Telephone: 888-864-1783

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Drunk Driving  You are here: About > Health & Fitness > Alcoholism / Substance Abuse > Drunk Driving Health & Fitness Alcoholism Essentials First Time Here? Drinking Problem? A Family Disease Frequently Asked Questions Issues for Women Topics Alcoholism 101 About Drug Abuse Effects of Alcohol Do I Have A Problem? How to Quit Find a Meeting 12 Step Recovery Domestic Abuse Support for Families College Drinking Issues Facts for Teens Drunk Driving Research and Statistics Treatment / Rehab Women and Alcohol Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Recovery Classics Recovery Books Recovery Videos Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Alcoholism / Substance Abuse newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Alcoholism / Substance Abuse > Drunk Driving Drunk Driving Due to the efforts of advocacy groups like MADD, the penalties and consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs have gotten much stiffer. Subtopics Diana Crash Investigation (20) Victims of Drunk Driving (14) MADD (18) Articles & Resources Sort By : Guide Picks | Alphabetical | Recent A Designated Driver Is Not the 'Least Drunk' Instead of picking someone to remain sober and be the designated driver, a new study has found that many young people are choosing the "least drunk" of their group to get behind the wheel after a night of drinking. Communitiess Can Reduce Drunk Driving Fatalities Communities can decrease alcohol-related fatal crashes by providing better access to substance abuse treatment while reducing the availability of alcohol in the community. Drunk Driving Increases, Study Shows After a decline of alcohol-impaired driving throughout most of the 1990s, a new study shows that driving while intoxicated has increased signficantly and researchers believe is linked to an increase in binge drinking. Imaging Study Shows Why Drunk Drivers Are Dangerous Imaging studies of the brain when it is under the influence of alcohol reveal that different areas of the brain are impaired under high and low levels of alcohol, according to a Yale study. Ad Campaigns Against Drunk Driving May Be Effective A systematic review of ad campaigns against drunk driving, published in the June issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, suggests these mass media campaigns can reduce alcohol-related car crashes by 13 percent. Alcohol and Trauma Trauma is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in the United States and alcohol plays a big role in accidents and injuries. Alcohol-Related Impairment Alcohol consumption is associated with a wide range of accidents and injuries resulting from impaired performance of complex mental and motor functions. Alcohol Impairs More Than Motor Skills The cognitive effects of the alcohol linger well after motor performance is back to alcohol-free levels, causing drinkers to believe they are sober when they may still be impaired. The Costs As the United States celebrates Labor Day, hundreds of drivers will get behind the wheel while intoxicated. The "fortunate" ones will be arrested -- before they hurt themselves or someone else. The Dangers The likelihood of having an "accident" increases with every drink a driver takes. Here are the cold, hard facts. The Penalties In case you haven't noticed, the penalties for drinking and driving have gotten a lot tougher thanks to groups like MADD. The War In light of the revelation that Princess Diana's driver was drinking, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and other groups are using the incident as ammunition in their war against drunk drivers. Victims of Drunk Drivers The loved ones of those killed by drunken drivers have published many memorial pages on the Internet honoring the victims. There are hundreds of them. Ankle Bracelet Measures Blood Alcohol 24/7 More and more law enforcements agencies are beginning to use a new high-tech tool that helps them track the alcohol consumption of previous offenders, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Does the .08 BAC Standard Work? The National Highway Transportaion Safety Administration completed three studies of the effects of lowering the illegal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit from .10 percent to .08 percent. Highway Deaths Hit 13-Year High in 2003 The number of U.S. traffic fatalies hit a 13-year high in 2003, with a total of 43,220 deaths on U.S. highways and 40 percent of those were alcohol-related. Congress Launches New 'Stop DUI Caucus' With alcohol-related traffic deaths and injuries on the rise after years of decline, a bipartisan group of members of Congress announced the formation of the Congressional Stop DUI Caucus to bring renewed attention to the nationwide epidemic of drunk driving. DUI: The Battle Stalls The National Commission Against Drunk Driving (NCADD) says the battle against drinking and driving has stalled and needs a new jump-start. DUI Victims - Still Suffering Not all victims of drunk drivers are killed. Many survive the crashes, but for some their lives are changed forever. Drinking and Driving Drinking alcohol impairs a wide range of skills necessary for carrying out the basic tasks required to drive safely. Drinking Dangerous for Driver and Passengers Vehicle crash victims who have alcohol in their systems at the time of the crash suffer worse injuries, and are more likely to sustain a severe injury, than those who haven't been drinking, a new study finds. Drunk Driving Deaths Increased In 17 States Alcohol-related traffic death rates decreased in 32 states but increased in 17 during the last five years. State Programs Can Prevent DUIs Strong state activities designed to prevent driving under the influence may reduce the incidence of drinking and driving, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Strict Licensing Laws Cut Drunk Driving Young drivers in states with more restrictive driver-licensing laws have lower rates of heavy drinking and driving under the influence of alcohol than those in states with less restrictive laws. Driving Records Request your driver's record directly from these state agencies. 60 Year Sentence! North Carolina finally took repeat DUI offender Melissa Marvin off the road, but it's a bit too late for four New Jersey teens. Bars Sued in Melissa Marvin Case Two bars that served alcohol to a driver in a high-profile drunk driving fatality case are being sued by the families of the four teens who were killed. 'Crash Site' Teaches DUI Dangers During the 2002-2003 school year, Vermont driver education teachers and students were introduced to a state-of-the art, interactive CD-ROM program designed to help teens understand the consequences of driving under the influence. Drunk Drivers Not All 'Problem Drinkers' Not all drunk drivers are problem drinkers, so prevention efforts should be targeted at a wider range of drinkers, not just the chronic heavy drinkers, researchers have concluded. Lower BAC Level From your About.com guide, MADD has once again taken the lead in trying to get legislation passed to crack down on drunk driving. Death Penalty for Drunk Drivers? The North Carolina Supreme Court hears a landmark case that could decide if drunken drivers who kill should be eligible for the death penalty. DUI - Is Jail the Best Answer? A long-time supporter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving has suggested to the organization that pushing jail sentences for DUI offenses may not always be the best solution. DUI Deaths Hit Record Low Traffic deaths related to alcohol were at their lowest rate but still account for one-third of all highway deaths. MADD Calls for Tougher Child Endangerment Laws Mothers Against Drunk Driving has called for tougher child endangerment laws, stricter enforcement by police and prosecutors, and training and public awareness for judges, attorneys, law enforcement, family services and other officials. New DUI Laws Unconstitutional? In our eagerness to try to crack down on drunk drivers, especially repeat offenders, sometimes we may be overlooking other very important issues. Not Guilty of Manslaughter? A California judge said a drunk driver was not guilty of manslaughter in an auto crash case in which a baby, delivered prematurely after the crash, died hours later. New Standard for Impaired Driving A vote by the U.S. Senate virtually forces all states to adopt a .08 legal intoxication standard for drunk drivers. Tough Year for Drunk Drivers The Year 2000 was generally a tough year for drunk drivers and important one for those who advocate stiff restrictions and greater penalties. Alcohol-Impaired Driving An eye-opening fact sheet from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Alcohol Impaired Driving Statistics 250,000 people have died in alcohol related accidents in the past 10 years. Attitude Changes in DWI Offenders A study of North Carolina's Substance Abuse Treatment program shows that even short-term programs can change attitudes of drunk driving offenders. BAC Monitoring The effect of alcohol on behavior and reactions as blood alcohol content rises. Designate a Driver Program If your celebrations include the drinking of alcoholic beverages, simply plan ahead and designate a driver. Designated Drivers Designated drivers have probably saved nearly 50,000 lives and spared many more thousands of people from suffering injury from drunk driving. DriveSober.org Built by students at Regis University and Mullen High School this Web site is part of a program in which students advise other students about health issues. 'Dry' Texas County Has Worst DWI Rate A review of DWI arrest records among drivers ages 16 to 20 in Texas found that Armstrong County, which does not allow liquor sales, has the state's highest youth DWI arrest rate. Effects At Specific B.A.C. Levels The effects of alcohol intoxication are greatly influenced by individual variations among users. Some users may become intoxicated at a much lower levels. Facts About .08 BAC An average 170-pound man must have four drinks in one hour on an empty stomach to reach a .08 percent blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level. Flashlight Contains Alcohol Sensor A new flashlight containing an alcohol sensor is helping law enforcement officials identify drunk drivers at police roadblocks. Hardcore Drunk Driving Project This sourcebook is designed to provide a single, comprehensive resource that can help deal effectively with hardcore drunk drivers. Legislative Crackdown Rep. Nita Lowey and Sen. Frank Lautenberg proposed legislation that will have make any state that does not lower its blood alcohol limit lose federal highway funds. Lower BAC Laws Save Lives The new .08 BAC Limit brochure published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. State Alcohol Laws A database of all state laws pertaining to alcohol, including criminal and civil liability, maintained by the University of Minnesota. 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