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Accused of drug crimes? It’s time to consider a defense
Whether you’re simply in possession of drugs or you have been accused of being part of a large scheme to traffic them, it’s very important that you defend yourself against the allegations. Drug crimes of all kinds are taken seriously, and you could face harsh...
Are those field sobriety tests accurate?
A police officer does not need to give you a breath test or a blood test to arrest you for driving under the influence. If they have reasonable suspicion to make a stop, they can put you through field sobriety tests. If you fail those tests, they can then arrest you...
Are you accused of domestic violence? Protect your rights
You and your spouse regularly get into arguments, but last time, they went too far. They came towards you while carrying a sharp knife, and you were surprised. As a result, you slapped it away from them and hit them to defend yourself. Your spouse is smaller and...
An eyewitness may not have seen it with their own eyes
What color top did your boss wear last Thursday? What did the woman in front of you order at the coffee stand this morning? What do you mean you don’t remember? Your memory, like most people’s, is not that good. Yet countless people have been put behind bars because...
Does coffee sober you up?
You go out drinking with a friend. At the end of the night, you remark that you think you’re too drunk to drive. No problem, your friend tells you. You’ll just stop and have a cup of coffee. That will sober you up so that you can drive home safely. This is a common...
You don’t have to be in a car to get a DUI
Naturally, most DUI charges happen to those who are driving cars, trucks and other vehicles. But does changing your mode of transportation protect you from a potential DUI? Say, for instance, that you plan to go out drinking with some friends who are in town for the...
How does a domestic violence charge affect your basic rights?
Different criminal charges can have different consequences for those facing accusations. For example, those facing allegations of impaired driving often lose their license in addition to the criminal consequences that they face. If convicted, they later have to pay...
Does jail really work for drug offenses?
Often, the knee-jerk reaction by the authorities is to propose jail time and fines for anyone facing drug charges. But is simply locking someone up really the solution that we need? Is that how we should be treating their condition? After all, addiction may be the...
What should you do at a Florida DUI checkpoint?
From a police perspective, there’s a lot that goes into setting up and managing a DUI checkpoint. However, once everything is in place, they only have one thing on their mind: finding people who are driving under the influence of alcohol. The best way to avoid trouble...
Domestic violence convictions can be costly
A person who is charged with domestic violence has a lot to contemplate following his or her arrest. Not only are they going to have to answer to the actual criminal charge, but they also likely will have to deal with the accompanying no-contact order that stems from...
