If you work in an oil refinery in North Dakota or Montana, you probably don't need someone to tell you that your work is dangerous. It is likely something you face each time you arrive for your shift. You do not need to read reports showing how many people suffer...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) began research in 1975, trying to find a standardized test to detect whether a driver was under the influence of alcohol. NHTSA developed tests that were initially designed to detect a blood alcohol...

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Early this year, the North Dakota House and Senate both passed, and the Governor signed, a bill that seals the record of someone convicted of a DUI after 7 years, under certain conditions. The new law allows a person to move on without being followed through life by...

Drunk driving laws are rigorously enforced in North Dakota and nationwide. They prevent intoxicated drivers from hurting themselves and others in a crash. However, enforcement efforts can be inconsistent and unfair. Further, there continues to be debate over whether...

An arrest for DUI can have serious consequences in North Dakota. You face criminal charges, possible jail time and a license suspension. If convicted, you will have a criminal record, which can cause problems when applying for jobs or looking for housing.However,...

Being arrested for a DUI, especially for the first time, can be stressful and confusing. Most likely, you never believed this was ever going to happen to you. But now it has, and you should make sure you don’t make matters worse.When you do not know what is...