There are many college students and young adults who enjoy spending the weekends drinking alcohol and taking to the roads afterwards. The highest concern for motorists and pedestrians is for their lives when alcohol and driving are combined. Despite the many other...
DUI/DWI/OUI
Man claims confusion in DUI crash involving abandoned highway
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...
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...
Can you politely decline to participate in field sobriety tests?
Perhaps you like to stop off after work to sit with friends during happy hour. You have done this far too many times to count without any issues driving home thereafter. Perhaps one day, your luck will run out.A police officer may pull you over on your way home after...
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...
DUI checkpoints are legal in Nebraska, so be prepared
Major holidays such as Memorial Day and Independence Day tend to remind drivers that law enforcement officials here in Lincoln use DUI checkpoints in order to deter drunk drivers and arrest those they suspect of driving while impaired. Most people would...
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...
Are DUIs and DWIs the same?
A DUI and DWI are essentially the same thing, but they have different abbreviations. Why? One stands for driving under the influence, while the other stands for driving while intoxicated. Sometimes, DWI stands for driving while impaired, which might be used if someone...
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....
