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Should I Refuse to Take Tests if I am Stopped for DWI?
Let’s say you had a glass of wine or a beer at dinner, are driving home from the restaurant and are pulled over by a police officer. The officer suspects you’ve consumed alcohol and asks you to exit the car, walk a straight line, stand on one leg, or blow into a hand-held breathalyzer. Should […]
DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certification
In late September, George and Andy traveled to Washington, Missouri to complete a DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Program, a 24-hour program administered over the course of three days by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). This course was developed by the US Department of Transportation and approved by the International […]
New Recommendations for DWI Threshold
On May 14, 2013, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a meeting to consider safety reports related to driving while intoxicated. The NTSB is an independent government agency that investigates transportation accidents. At the meeting, the Board voted to recommend that all 50 states reduce their blood-alcohol content threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 in […]
The Best Lawyers in America Recognition
Congratulations to Andrew Safranko on being selected by his peers to be included in The Best Lawyers in America, 19th edition for his work in the practice area of DUI/DWI Defense. This is Andy’s 4th year earning this outstanding recognition! A listing in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as […]