Richard Stim

Attorney · University of San Francisco School of Law

Attorney Richard Stim specialized in small business, copyright, patents, and trademark issues at Nolo. He has authored many books, including Music Law: How to Run Your Band's Business; Patent, Copyright & Trademark: An Intellectual Property Desk Reference; and Profit From Your Idea. Stim regularly answers readers' intellectual property questions at his blog.

Articles By Richard Stim

Penalties for Third-Offense DUI Conviction in Florida
A third-offense DUI typically carries penalties including fines, license suspension, vehicle impoundment, and having to install an ignition interlock device (IID).
Penalties for First-Offense DUI in Florida
The possible consequences of a first-offense DUI (driving under the influence) in Florida include fines, license suspension, vehicle impoundment, having to install an ignition interlock device (IID), and jail time.
BAC Calculator: Estimate Your Blood Alcohol Concentration
Use the blood alcohol level calculator to estimate your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for a given number of drinks.
DUI Laws by State
Summary of the DUI, DWI, OUI and similar drunk driving laws and penalties in all 50 states.
Can Your Bartender Be Arrested for Your DUI?
Considering that “impaired drivers” cause one-third of the traffic fatalities (over 12,000 a year), and also considering the fact that alcohol related crime is estuimated to cost over $200 billion a year, it’s a wonder that states have not criminalized the act of serving alcohol to inebriated patrons. Actually, they have.