The U.S. Supreme Court, in Mitchell v. Wisconsin, held on June 27, 2019 that, “When police have probable cause to believe a person has committed a drunk-driving offense and the driver’s unconsciousness or stupor requires him to be taken to the hospit...

James M. “Matt” Stiller, Jr. June 20, 2019 From time to time, people have made comments to me about getting criminal defendants and DUI defendants off on “technicalities”. This kind of comment typically reveals a common misunderstanding the general p...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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,...

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...

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...

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 ...

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; ...

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...

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...