The fact is, the only way you can be certain you won’t be too drunk to drive is by not drinking. It doesn’t take much alcohol to affect your ability to drive safely, and even if you “feel fine,” your driving is probably affected. However, there are ways to drink responsibly. An important part of this includes recognizing the signs that you (or someone else) is not fit to drive.
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When you think of drinking and driving, our guess is you imagine actual driving. But did you know that you can actually get charged with a DWI for doing things that don’t involve driving a car? It’s true! Many of these situations seem a bit far-fetched or even silly, but we would hate to see you charged with something because you didn’t know it was illegal. Take a look at these 5 unexpected ways to get a DWI:
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In present day society, partying has become synonymous with drinking. While drinking isn’t bad in and of itself, drinking at parties can be incredibly dangerous for some people. For those with a history of alcoholism or those who have had trouble with the law and alcohol in the past, parties can be a massive trigger. If you are looking for ways to avoid drinking altogether but still enjoy going to a party on the weekend, we have some great tips at Bernstein and Mello Law to help keep you and the people around you safe.
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If you’re hosting a house party, it might surprise you to learn that you can be liable for a drunk driver. Serving alcohol to someone past the point of their ability to make clear and rational decisions can come back on you if they get into an accident, destroy someone’s property, or cause bodily harm to someone else. Here’s what you should know about alcohol liability in New Hampshire.
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When you’re applying for an apartment or a new job, usually your employer or landlord will want you to submit to a background check. If you’re a person who has never been in trouble with the law before, a background check will be smooth sailing, and you’ll have nothing to worry about. If you’re been arrested before, however, you may be nervous about your background check and what it can uncover. Does a DWI show up on a background check?
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