In the world we live in today we are constantly changing as individuals. We may physically or emotionally change on a day-to-day basis or over a period of time, but either way we constantly experience change in one form or another. One thing that individuals come to meet at one point in their lives is that of becoming sick and the possibility that it could affect their lives in both positive and negative aspects. When an individual has diabetes many things in their life begins to change whether it is what they are eating or how much exercise they are participating in.

However, does your diabetes contribute to the possibility that you could get a DUI charge? One such incident occurred recently that proved to show the issue that diabetes can easily be mistaken as drunk driving. A man was driving home and began to swerve on the road since his blood sugar levels were becoming low. Officers then mistook the man as a drunk driver and proceeded to pull him over. From there, the man was asked to proceed in a field sobriety test, which he agreed to regardless of the fact he felt faint and awful now. At one point during the examination he began to have a diabetic seizure. The police then assumed the man was either trying to flee the seen and/or attack them and began to hit the man.

The man suffered from minor injuries from the attack, but now has to wear an insulin pump as a result from not being treated in a timely manner during his diabetic seizure. Many cases can be seen that individuals with diabetes are easily mistaken for drunk drivers when actually operating their vehicles on the road. However, their motor and communication skills give absolutely no indication that they have been drinking or using any drugs at all.

The health of an individual is something that is important now and later. When you are falsely accused of drinking and driving it is important to make sure that you make sure any health related issues are addressed to make sure that your innocence stands firm and solid. A DUI is a serious crime that affects an individual’s life in more than one aspect so make sure that you fight for your rights through and through.

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As it is known in more way than one individual are bound to make a mistake every once in a while. Hopefully the mistake does not run the risk of being too bad for an individual as well as the rest of those around them. However, sometimes those instances do occur and come with a heavy cost. Driving under the influence, or a DUI, is a very serious crime that can be seen not only in Kansas, but also all over the United States, but when you have the possibility of getting a DUI it is always best to know all your facts versus what is fiction.

Many people believe you can only get a DUI from alcohol. Yet, drugs, whether illegal or prescribed, also constitute an individual for a DUI even NyQuil, which is just a cold medicine. Studies have shown that cold medicines, and other drugs can easily render an individual incapable to drive and have them swerving in and out of lanes recklessly.

Usually, the instant thought that goes through someone’s mind that is charged with a DUI is that they are guilty. However, that might not be correct at all. Many various sobriety tests whether it be a field, breath, and even blood test can all have errors in one mannerism or another.

Individuals have also come to the idea that their first DUI is not a big deal at all, but wrong yet again. When you get a DUI you are put into a system and in they’re for the rest of your life. This can easily impact employment opportunities, and if another DUI is gained even more serious consequences can occur.

Finally, another missed point of a DUI is that individuals can participate in a community service program versus jail time. Wrong. While some states have community service programs that deal with people who are first time DUI offenders, others do not and the programs are usually done on a case-by-case basis and deal with the circumstances of each and every individual.

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Cummings & Cummings, L.L.C. 129 East 2nd Street Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 264-1548
Fax: (316) 264-4704

The world we live in today is full of choices. The moment we wake up we constantly are faced with choices such as what to wear, what to eat, should I brush my teeth, and whether or not to be on time or late for work. Inevitably, each choice has a three parts to it: reasoning of what choice to effectively go with, the cause, and the effect. Each part greatly curbs and shapes future decisions a person can come in contact with. However, what happens when an individual does not expect some variables?

Law enforcement officers usually plan on their main mission when first coming into the playing field to be that of protecting the public and serving justice. One can only assume that criminals would be the logical choice an officer would be protecting the innocent from. However, most of the cases that law enforcement officers come into contact with is that of alcohol and individuals driving under the influence of it.

Usually, alcohol is the culprit of a DUI charge, but recently drugs have been the common cause of individuals receiving not only DUI charges, but also that of possession. Law enforcement officers usually do not expect that the person that they are pulling over not only is under the influence of some substance and probably has the substance within the vehicle, but also what the individual is capable of doing on such a substance.

Drugs tend to up the playing field for officers and DUI investigations due to the fact of the type of drugs that are made available to citizens today. Ranging from illegal drugs to that of prescription drugs all of these various forms have different side effects and work with the actual genetic makeup of an individual. Alcohol though only usually slows an individual down physically and mentally.

Drugs are a tricky game and are considered illegal in every aspect especially behind the wheel of a motor vehicle.

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Today, an economic recession exists within the United States, which has everyone counting dollars, and adding cents just to make end’s meat. However, it’s once again that time of year that people are spreading the Christmas cheer, which means donations for charities, and present buying for kids, family, and friends. With so many things that have to be done for the one’s we love, and appreciate one can only hope that nothing will come out of the blue that would impact their happiness, guess again.

Law enforcement today is known by many to be corrupt, but even with giving a DUI charge, which could result in the conviction of an individual. Recently, an incident of this caliber erupted in Topeka, which ended up being a prime example of the faults within law enforcement.  Recently, police in Topeka stopped the vehicles that were heading northbound since the area was known as having “many” drunk drivers.

However, results showed that only one driver was arrested for being “drunk” behind the wheel of the vehicle, but many were left upset, and late from being investigated for no apparent reason. Out of hundreds of people, the law enforcement within that area of Kansas showed that the tax dollars of thousands within the area went to catch one person, that reports still state have not been solidified as being drunk driving.

The tax dollars of the public are important, which people work diligently for to make sure that they have a steady income coming in only the have the government dip in it for the “necessary” needs of the public. Yet, how many officers were paid for this checklane incident, how many vehicles were used that needed gas, and how much equipment was used? These all add up greatly as to where our tax dollars go, which could be used for more positive successful things such as community efforts, or known criminal offenders that law enforcement could not only make areas better, but the state as a whole.

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Cummings & Cummings, L.L.C. 129 East 2nd Street Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 264-1548
Fax: (316) 264-4704

Today, individuals are much different than there was over half a century again in the days of poodle skirts, and drive-in movies. Society is now built promising features such as equality, strength, and individualism. These aspects have not only greatly shaped how we live our lives day in and day out, but also the laws of the United States throughout the years. Over the years drinking has been a primary source of laws in this country. From changing the legal age of consumption, to serving those that are underage drinking has been a top concern of lawmakers in America. However, the largest aspect associated with consuming a nice, cold alcoholic beverage is getting behind the wheel of a vehicle.

A DUI, or driving while under the influence, charge is a serious crime in this country today. To get one of these not only pricey, but also life-changing tickets is quite easy. All an individual needs to do is simply sit, not even drive, behind the wheel of a vehicle after consumption of alcohol. Although some can get away with a beer here, or a glass of wine there without getting a DUI, the general population that does consume alcohol that does drive is not showing proper roadway safety.

To avoid a DUI ultimately it is advised by all that a designated driver is implemented to any situation that drinking could occur from. However, some individuals do not always heed the advice of those more conscious of possible situations. If an individual has had a small amount to drink and plans on driving, a period of sobriety is recommended, in which the individual consumes water for a about 30 minutes to make sure that the alcohol content has declined some.

When driving a person is advised to always follow traffic laws and regulations. If an individual has more than just a few drinks it would be best not only for themselves, but everyone else on the road if they would simply catch a ride or stay with a friend.

Drinking and driving within the country is a publically known issue, which continues to rise. However, with so much attention one can only assume that safety would be prime concern of all. In the future, one can only hope that people will not be mixing their drink with alcohol and driving.

For a free consultation with one of our experienced Kansas auto accident lawyers, stop in and see us at our conveniently located downtown Wichita law office or contact us directly right now.

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Cummings & Cummings, L.L.C. 129 East 2nd Street Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 264-1548
Fax: (316) 264-4704