Editorial Standards
How we research, verify, and maintain the accuracy of DUI procedural information across every state and county.
Our Commitment to Accuracy
DUI.guide exists to provide accurate, actionable procedural information for people navigating the DUI legal process. We understand that incorrect information about deadlines, filing requirements, or administrative procedures can have serious consequences—including automatic license suspension or missed opportunities for defense.
Our editorial standards are designed to ensure that every piece of content on this site is:
- Accurate: Sourced from official government repositories
- Current: Regularly reviewed and updated for legislative changes
- Verifiable: Linked to original source documents
- Clear: Written in plain language without legal jargon
Source Hierarchy
We follow a strict source hierarchy when researching DUI laws and procedures. Primary sources always take precedence over secondary interpretations.
Primary Sources (Required)
- State statutory code (official legislature databases)
- State administrative code and regulations
- Official DMV/DPS publications and forms
- Court rules and local procedures (court websites)
- State bar association resources
Secondary Sources (Verification Only)
- State bar association practice guides
- Legal aid organization publications
- Government-published handbooks and guides
Never Used as Sources
- Third-party legal websites or aggregators
- Wikipedia or user-generated content
- News articles (except for legislative updates)
- Social media or forum discussions
Verification Process
Every piece of content goes through a multi-step verification process before publication:
Step 1: Primary Research
Locate and review the official statute, regulation, or administrative rule in the state's official code database.
Step 2: Cross-Reference
Verify critical details (deadlines, fees, requirements) against at least one additional official source—typically the state DMV website or court clerk office.
Step 3: Currency Check
Confirm the effective date of the statute and check for recent amendments or pending legislation that may affect the information.
Step 4: Documentation
Record source URLs, access dates, and relevant citations in our internal database. Link to sources on the published page.
Step 5: Editorial Review
A second team member reviews the content for accuracy, clarity, and completeness before publication.
Update Policy
DUI laws change. States amend statutes, adjust deadlines, and modify administrative procedures. Our update policy ensures content remains current:
Quarterly Reviews
All state pages are reviewed at least once every quarter to check for legislative updates and procedural changes.
Legislative Monitoring
We monitor state legislative sessions for DUI-related bills and update content within 30 days of new laws taking effect.
User Reports
Every page includes a "Report an Issue" option. User-reported errors are investigated and corrected within 48 hours when verified.
Verification Dates
Each page displays its "Last Verified" date so users know when the information was last confirmed against official sources.
Corrections Policy
If we discover an error or receive a verified correction report:
- Immediate Update: Factual errors affecting deadlines or critical procedures are corrected immediately upon verification.
- Transparency: Significant corrections are noted on the page with the date of correction.
- No Silent Edits: We do not silently edit published content. Changes are documented in our version history.
Found an error? Email team@dui.guide or use the "Report an Issue" button on any page.
Conflict of Interest Policy
DUI.guide maintains a directory of attorneys and service providers who pay for advertising placement. This creates a potential conflict of interest that we address through strict separation:
- Editorial Independence: Our procedural content is developed independently of advertising relationships. Advertisers have no editorial input.
- Clear Labeling: All paid directory listings are clearly identified. Advertising does not influence editorial content.
- No Pay-for-Placement in Content: Attorneys and service providers cannot pay to be mentioned or recommended in our educational content.
- Disclosure: Our Advertising Disclosure explains our business model in detail.