If you have a Delaware CDL and you were arrested for Driving Under the Influence in the State of Delaware (or in any state for that matter), then yes, you CAN lose your CDL. If you are the holder of a Commercial Driver’s License charged with DUI, you...
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DUI in Wilmington, DE – Best to Tell My Employer?
People who get arrested for Driving Under the Influence or DUI in the State of Delaware often ask if they have to report it to their employer. The answer to this question depends on a number of factors, and is something to be discussed with your DUI ...
Read MoreFive Ways a Delaware DUI Conviction Can Ruin Your Future
Can a DUI Conviction ruin your future? I am asked this question often. It usually goes something like this: If I’m convicted of Driving Under the Influence or some other drunk driving offense such as Reckless Driving Alcohol-Related or “wet rec...
Read MoreDid you get arrested for Driving Under the Influence or DUI in Delaware because the cop had a quota to fill?
Did you get arrested for Driving Under the Influence or DUI in Delaware because the cop had a quota to fill? Every year, thousands of people are arrested and charged with the crime of DUI in Delaware. Many of these folks come to me to defend them in ...
Read MoreFirst Offense DUI in Delaware Deserves Close Attention
This DUI blog post is going to contradict the logic of just about every experienced DUI/DWI defense lawyer I know. For years, I’ve had the same discussion over and over with DUI attorneys in Wilmington, Dover, and Georgetown – some newer, some very e...
Read MoreShould I use Go Fund Me to hire a Delaware DUI or Criminal Defense lawyer?
I was recently asked my opinion on using Go Fund Me, or crowdfunding, to raise money to pay for legal fees in a Delaware DUI case. Legal fees in a Delaware DUI case can be substantial. While our fees start in the low thousands for misdemeanor DUIs, s...
Read MoreIs it illegal to drink whiskey or beer on your way home from work?
I was recently asked whether it’s illegal to drink while driving home from work. Here’s what’s going on: My client, let’s call him John, told me that he likes to drink a few beers at the end of the day. But instead of waiting to get home, he often ...
Read MoreTop 5 Tips from Delaware DUI Defender Matt Stiller
Every year, thousands of people find themselves arrested and charged with the crime of Driving Under the Influence or “DUI” in Delaware. Delaware is definitely not a state where DUI cases are treated lightly. The penalties can be stiff – large fines,...
Read MoreWhat happens when you have a DUI in another state and then get a DUI in Delaware? Does that count as a second offense DUI in Delaware?
Hi, I’m Attorney Matt Stiller, I received a question over YouTube and the question reads as follows, “What happens if you have a DUI in another state and then get a DUI in Delaware? Will it count as a second offense in Delaware? Or will it coun...
Read MoreCan you get a DUI in Delaware even though you were not driving?
QUESTION: I got arrested for DUI in Delaware, or driving under the influence in Dover, Delaware, but I wasn’t driving. I was in the car and I was asleep. Can they arrest me for DUI even though I was not driving? ANSWER: The short answer is ye...
Read More2 Breathalyzers, 1 Arrest – Normal for Delaware DUI Cases?
Is it normal to be given two separate breathalyzer tests in one DUI stop? In this video, Matt Stiller (aka The Delaware DUI Defender) will give his thoughts on the question and explain more about the procedure when someone is stopped on suspicion of ...
Read MoreNice to be able to express my thoughts in this News Journal article
I often read the paper or read the news online, and I often would like to express my thoughts about the subject matter. Well, this time, the reporter actually called me and I had the privilege of expressing my thoughts! You can check out the article ...
Read MoreIs there a mandatory loss of driver’s license in a Delaware DUI case?
The short answer is, “It depends”! If you’re convicted of a DUI in Delaware, there is a mandatory loss of driver’s license. The length of revocation depends upon the blood alcohol content (BAC) and the DUI conviction itself; ...
Read MoreDelaware DUI Attorney inducted into American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
Delaware DUI Lawyer James M. “Matt” Stiller, Jr. has been selected for membership by the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys. The American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys has compiled information from Judges, Traffic Safety...
Read MoreShould the police use mouth swabs to test for marijuana at DUI Checkpoints?
The Los Angeles Police Department recently announced that they would start using oral swab drug test kits at DUI checkpoints to determine whether drivers consumed drugs such as marijuana prior to driving. The test kits will alert police to the presen...
Read MoreThe Delaware DUI Defender is ON CALL Thanksgiving Weekend
If you were arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI aka DWI) in the State of Delaware Wednesday, November 27 through Sunday, December 1, 2013, you will find that just about all the law firms are closed. Never fear – the Delaware DU...
Read MoreDUI Checkpoint scheduled tonight for Newark, Delaware
The State of Delaware’s news webpage carried a story Wednesday stating that a DUI Checkpoint is planned for the vicinity of Newark, Delaware for this evening, September 6, 2013. The news story also indicated that 11 arrests were made at DUI checkpoin...
Read MoreDUI Checkpoints scheduled for Newport and Rehoboth Beach this evening
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety issued a press release stating that DUI checkpoints are scheduled for Newport and Rehoboth Beach Friday, August 30, 2013. It should be noted that DelawareOnline, as of the time of this post, was reporting that th...
Read MoreInteresting DUI Checkpoint article on 6ABC talks about DUI Dodger App
A friend forwarded this interesting article from 6 ABC in Arizona about DUI Checkpoints. The article is written to inform people of their rights when stopped at a DUI Checkpoint. It contains some useful information (for more detailed info about what ...
Read MoreDover, Delaware Criminal Defense Attorneys are On-Call the Weekend of the Firefly Music Festival
This weekend, the second annual Firefly Music Festival will be held in Dover, Delaware. Thousands of music fans are currently descending on the town of Dover for a fantastic weekend. Unfortunately for an unlucky few, there will be police intervention...
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