Today we are going to answer several questions primarily focused on the penalties associated with DUI convictions in Delaware. These questions are from Tom in Rehoboth, Delaware. Questions: “My son was attending a friend’s promotion party. He left b...
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How many drinks have you had? Today we are going to answer a question about talking to the police after they stop you on suspicion of drunk driving. This question is from Angela in Newark, Delaware. Question: “I was a passenger when my boyfriend was ...
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People who have been arrested for DUI in Delaware often wonder why they were pulled over. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or “NHTSA”, there are four categories of cues that signal to a cop that you might be impaired. T...
Read MoreIf 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...
Read MoreCan 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? 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 MoreThis 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 MoreI 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 MoreI 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 MoreEvery 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 MoreHi, 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...
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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 MoreI 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 MoreThe 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 MoreDelaware Checkpoint Strikeforce has checkpoints planned for this weekend: -Friday Oct. 26th Checkpoints will be conducted in Wilmington and in Georgetown, DE -Saturday Oct. 27th there will be a checkpoint in Wilmington conducted by the NcCo DU...
Read MoreCheckpoint Strikeforce has scheduled two Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoints in Delaware this weekend. There will be a DUI checkpoint in Christiana, Delaware on Friday, September 21, 2012. There will also be a drunk driving checkpoin...
Read MoreReservoir Dogs star Michael Madsen was arrested on suspicion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) on Wednesday, September 12th. Madsen was reported to have a Blood Alcohol Content or BAC of 0.21%, which is almost three times the legal limit of 0.08%....
Read MoreThe State of Delaware has announced two DUI checkpoints for tomorrow, Friday, September 14, 2012. The checkpoints are to be located in Newark, DE and in Magnolia, DE. According to an article on DelawareOnline today, the State of Delaware has a...
Read MoreThe State of Delaware erected a giant billboard on I-95 just South of Wilmington to let us all know how many DUI arrests are being made in our little state. When I saw this billboard, I was surprised at the number of DUIs reported. Two thousand ...
Read MoreMatthew Fox was arrested in Bend, Oregon on suspicion of DUI. His initial appearance will be in a Deschutes County courtroom on June 17. He was arrested around 3:30 am Friday morning. Fox is an actor. He played Charlie Salinger on Party of Fiv...
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