John McCurley

John McCurley

Attorney · University of San Francisco School of Law

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What Happens When You Get Your First DUI?
Getting arrested and charged with driving under the influence can be anxiety-provoking. But there are often ways of minimizing the penalties you'll face for a conviction
What Does "BAC" Mean?
In every state, you can get a DUI if you drive with BAC of .08% or more. And an especially high BAC can increase the already-severe penalties for DUI. But what exactly does “BAC” mean? “BAC” is short for “blood alcohol concentration”—a measurement of how much alcohol is in a person’s blood.
Are DUI Sobriety Checkpoints Legal?
Generally, police aren't allowed to stop you without having reason to believe you've broken the law. Read about how the law applies to DUI/sobriety checkpoints
Florida's Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Laws and Penalties
Read about the consequences of boating under the influence (BUI) in Florida.
Missouri Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) Laws and Penalties
Missouri law prohibits operating a vessel while intoxicated on drugs or alcohol. Read about the specifics of what's prohibited and the penalties you'll face for a BWI conviction
Texas's Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) Laws and Conviction Penalties
Texas law prohibits operating a watercraft while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Read about how the offense is defined and the penalties you'll face if convicted of a BWI
California's Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Laws and Penalties
Read about the consequences of boating under the influence (BUI) in California.
Minnesota's Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) Laws and Penalties
Minnesota law prohibits operating or being in actual physical control of a motorboat while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Learn about how the offense is defined and the penalties you'll face for a conviction.
DUI Per Se Explained
Per se DUI charges are based on having a BAC of .08% or more or a prohibited amount of drugs in your system while driving. Read about per se DUI charges.
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
Driving under the influence of drugs is illegal in every state. Read about how DUI/DWI laws apply when a motorist is caught driving while high on drugs.
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