When a person is driving while intoxicated, they put themselves and others at risk of serious injuries and death. It's because of that problem that so many intoxicated drivers end up behind bars.The police want to make sure they can't hurt others, but they also need...
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What is an aggravated DUI?
It is a well-known fact that when a person is found to be driving over the legal limit when it comes to their blood alcohol concentration (BAC), they will be charged with a DUI. This is a relatively standard charge, and even a normal DUI can lead to severe...
Nebraska police arrest 3 people for DUIs around GermanFest
GermanFest kicked off in Syracuse on July 14, 2018, which was a Saturday. At the same time, the officers working for the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) decided to run a special enforcement campaign. This campaign covered all of Otoe County.During the enforcement, NSP...
Boating under the influence in Nebraska
Boating is one of the best activities for the summer months in Nebraska. Whether you're hitting the river or a lake, there's nothing quite as fun as spending time with family and friends on the water.While boating is a fun venture, you should keep in mind that it can...
Lyft and Uber help reduce drunk driving arrests in Lincoln
Any time there is a way to reduce the likelihood of people driving drunk, cities and governments need to do what they can to support it. That happened in Nebraska when both Lyft and Uber were allowed to operate in Lincoln.With an increase in the availability of...
Is boating while intoxicated dangerous?
Alcohol use while boating is still dangerous, even though some people believe it's not. When you're intoxicated, you could make poor decisions that can impact your ability to stay safe or keep your passengers safe. Drinking and driving is banned for good reason....
DUIs and college life: How a night out could hurt your future
You want to have a good time with friends you meet at college, and it's normal for people your age to go out drinking together. What you didn't count on was finding out your designated driver was intoxicated. You decided to take the risk and drive home yourself,...
What happens after a first-offense DUI?
There is no question that people make mistakes. There's a reason that people quote the phrase, "we're only human." Humans make mistakes all the time, but some mistakes have more serious repercussions than others.For example, if you recently had a run-in with the law...
Waiving your rights: Keeping your driving privileges
If you receive a DUI and may have your license revoked, you have a right to challenge that decision by attending a hearing. Remember that if you lose the hearing, you won't be able to get an ignition interlock permit (IIP) and could have your right to the IIP delayed...
Avoid a DUI this holiday season with these tips
Hundreds of people lose their lives every year because of drunk drivers. The national average each year just in the week between Christmas and the New Year is 500 fatalities related to drunk driving. The sad part about this is that nearly all of those incidents could...