John McCurley

John McCurley

Attorney · University of San Francisco School of Law

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Can a DUI Conviction Affect my Student Financial Aid?
Most students receive some form of federal financial aid. Here's how a DUI conviction might affect eligibility for student aid.
Can I Get a DUI for Driving High on Marijuana?
How DUI laws apply to motorists who drive while high on marijuana, and the penalties for a conviction.
What Is a Drug Test Patch?
Drug testing is an important component of the criminal justice system. And there are lots of ways of detecting drug use. Some law enforcement agencies are now using drug-test patches as an alternative to more traditional methods like blood, urine, and hair-follicle testing.  
What Is a “Restricted” or “Hardship” License?
When your license gets suspended for a DUI or some other traffic violation, it’s often possible to obtain a hardship license for driving to and from places like work and school.    
Second-Offense DUI in Mississippi
What to expect if you're convicted of a second DUI in Mississippi
What Is a Felony DUI/OUI in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, you can be charged with a felony DUI/OUI if you have too many prior convictions or cause serious injuries or the death of another person
Does a DUI Conviction Count as a Criminal Offense?
Generally, a DUI conviction is a misdemeanor or felony. However, there are a few limited circumstances where a DUI is an infraction and not considered a crime.
DUI Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs) and Your Legal Rights
Learn how police use field sobriety tests (FSTs) to assess whether a driver has had to too much to drink.
Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) Devices
To lawfully arrest a motorist for DUI, an officer must have probable cause to believe the person was driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Police often use PAS breathalyzers to build probable cause.
DUI Alcohol Breathalyzer Tests
Read about the breathalyzers that police use in DUI cases to prove a driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in court, and the consequences of refusing a breath test.
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