Ticket Busters DUI Article Archive

The Ultimate Cost of a DUI

June 3, 2020 By Richard Harris

The question of the cost of a DUI goes further than the amount of the fines and fees you may end up paying to settle the criminal and DMV restrictions that will be imposed upon you, if convicted.

Do I Need a Lawyer for a First Time DUI in Las Vegas?

January 6, 2020 By Richard Harris

Many of our clients ask if a First Time DUI is a serious enough offense that a lawyer is required? We answer that any DUI is complicated and has serious life changing penalties associated with a

It’s Thanksgiving…What to expect driving in Las Vegas

November 25, 2019 By Richard Harris

With the holidays upon us, those who live in or drive in and around Las Vegas should be aware of several factors for the Thanksgiving week which may lead to increased challenges on the roads. Tickets

Expanded Nevada DUI Ignition Interlock Law takes effect

February 18, 2019 By Richard Harris

Nevada has once more raised the stakes for those who get drunk and decide to get behind the wheel. As of October 1, 2018, an Ignition Interlock System (IIS) will need to be installed in order to

Commercial Driver DUI Laws

September 6, 2018 By Richard Harris

In Nevada, a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required to drive a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV). A commercial motor vehicle is defined in Nevada as any motor vehicle: With a Gross

FOLLOW-UP: First-Time DUI Interlock Bill Passes Legislature; Sent to Governor

June 15, 2017 By Richard Harris

As reported on this blog in February 2017, the Nevada Legislature has passed NV SB259, which would impose mandatory Ignition Interlock System (IIS) installation for all DUI convictions in Nevada,

First-Time DUI Ignition Interlock Legislation

March 23, 2017 By Richard Harris

In Nevada, a first-time DUI with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of less than .18 is considered a misdemeanor, and installation of an Ignition Interlock System (IIS) is not required on a

Driving High Treated the Same as Driving Drunk

March 9, 2017 By Richard Harris

With the passage of Question 2 last November, recreational marijuana use is now legal in the state of Nevada. At this point, adults 21 and older can now legally possess up to one ounce of marijuana

Consequences of a First-Time DUI

October 28, 2016 By Richard Harris

Every two minutes, someone is injured in a drunk driving crash. Furthermore, each day 27 people die as a result of driving drunk, according to traffic facts published by the National Highway Traffic

Students Find Out What Happens Every 15 Minutes

September 22, 2016 By Richard Harris

In a demonstration by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) on September 15 and 16, students at Palo Verde High School learned what happens when a DUI accident takes place. It was part of

Sobriety Checkpoints FAQ

March 31, 2016 By Richard Harris

Sobriety or DUI checkpoints have been controversial since their inception. As is often the case when two strong competing interests clash, the matter ends up in court. In 1990, the US Supreme Court

Las Vegas police plan ticket blitz on busy Maryland Parkway

March 20, 2015 By Richard Harris

Las Vegas police plan to blanket a major north-south thoroughfare to strictly enforce traffic and pedestrian laws and raise awareness of safety issues. UNLV Vulnerable Road Users Project chief Erin