DWI Defense Guide
Free educational resources on breathalyzer accuracy, your rights at a traffic stop, field sobriety tests, and what to expect at trial.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified DWI attorney for your specific situation.
A DWI charge is not automatically a conviction. Breathalyzer machines have documented accuracy problems. Field sobriety tests are failed by sober people every day. Jury instructions contain nuances that most defendants never learn about. The information below won't replace a good attorney "” but it will help you walk into that conversation knowing what questions to ask.
14 Things That Cause False Positive Breathalyzer Readings
Hand sanitizer, mouthwash, keto diets, GERD, and more "” documented substances and conditions that spike BAC readings.
Roadside Breathalyzer vs. Station Test: Which One Counts?
The PBT and the evidentiary test are legally different. Most people don't know which one is actually admissible in court.
The 3 Field Sobriety Tests: What Officers Are Scoring
HGN, walk-and-turn, one-leg stand "” exact clues officers score, and why sober people fail constantly. Includes the turn step most people get wrong.
Should You Take the Breathalyzer? Honest Pros and Cons
Refusing has real consequences. So does taking it. Here's the unvarnished breakdown of both sides.
What to Say (and NOT Say) During a DWI Stop
Every word you say is being gathered as evidence. Here's the exact list of what you must provide and what you should stay silent on.
The Florida DUI Jury Instruction Most Defendants Don't Know About
Florida juries decide TWO separate counts. Even if you blew over .08, the impairment count is a separate question "” and a separate chance for acquittal.
Which Breathalyzer Machine Does Your State Use?
Intoxilyzer 8000, Draeger Alcotest, DataMaster, Lifeloc FC20 "” each machine has documented accuracy controversies and legal challenges.
Jury Trial vs. Bench Trial for a DWI: Which Gives You a Better Chance?
This decision could be the most important one you make. Here's the honest framework for thinking it through.
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License Suspended After a DWI? Here's What's Next
Whether you're fighting the charge or already convicted, a suspended license is a separate problem that needs a separate plan. Our guides walk through the reinstatement process in every state "” including how to handle lifetime revocations and out-of-state suspensions.
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