DUI

In North Dakota, officers may pull you over if they suspect you are driving under the influence (DUI). If they do, they could ask you to take part in some field sobriety tests. These voluntary tests assess your balance, coordination and ability to follow instructions....

Everyone with a driver's license has learned at some point that drunk driving is illegal. Instruction about impairment is a mandatory component of driver's education courses. Additionally, public awareness campaigns and even storylines in popular media highlight the...

Police officers typically cannot justify serious criminal charges based on unfounded allegations. They need to gather evidence that shows that an individual broke certain laws. In cases involving allegations of impaired driving, officers can use video footage of poor...

Police departments in North Dakota investigate criminal activity and aim to find ways to deter common offenses. Law enforcement officials try to help address issues that create public safety concerns, like drunk driving. Many drunk driving arrests take place on an...

Drunk driving is a very serious social issue. State governments often enact a variety of different rules trying to deter drunk driving and to punish those caught driving while under the influence. There are numerous penalties possible in drunk driving cases, including...

DUI offenses can result in life-changing consequences, even for first-time offenders. The courts decide an offense’s penalties on a tiered basis; jail time and fine amounts generally depend on the defendant’s prior offenses within the last seven years. In North...