John McCurley

Attorney · University of San Francisco School of Law

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California’s Open Container Laws and Violation Penalties
California’s open container laws generally prohibit consumption and possession of open containers of alcohol and marijuana in a motor vehicle. Read about the specifics of these laws and the penalties for a violation.
First-Offense DUI in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s DUI law prohibits driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while actually intoxicated or having a BAC of .08% or more. Here are the penalties for a first DUI conviction in the state.
Second-Offense DUI in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s DUI law prohibits driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while having a BAC of .08% or more or actually impaired by drugs or alcohol. Read about the penalties for a second offense.
Third-Offense DUI in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s DUI law prohibits driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while: having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or more having any amount of a Schedule I or II controlled substance in the body, or impaired by drugs or alcohol. Read about the third-offense penalties
Penalties for a Second-Offense DUI in Florida
In Florida, DUI repeat-offenders face serious penalties. Find out about the administrative and criminal consequences and penalties of a second DUI in Florida.
West Virginia's Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Laws and Penalties
West Virginia law prohibits operating a motorboat, jet ski, or other motorized vessel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A person can be convicted of boating under the influence (BUI) for operating a watercraft while:
Washington's Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Laws and Penalties
Washington law prohibits operating a vessel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
West Virginia’s DUI Implied Consent Law and Refusing a Breathalyzer or Blood Test
West Virginia's implied consent law requires drivers arrest for driving under the influence to take a blood or breath test. What happens if you refuse?
Vermont’s DUI Implied Consent Law and Refusing Alcohol Testing
Vermont's implied consent law that requires all drivers lawfully arrested for driving under the influence to take a blood or breath test. What happens if you refuse to do so?
What the Prosecution Has to Prove in a DUI Case
An explanation of the elements that the prosecution must prove to get a DUI conviction when a case goes to trial