We all know that we’re not supposed to drink and drive. You know it, we know it, and your DUI attorney knows it. He’ll do everything he can to get you off the hook, or at least to get your driving privileges reinstated. Still, as we all know, if you drink and drive and get [...]
Many people who are charged with a DUI offense have to face certain questions about their ability to drink responsibly. These questions may come from friends and family, and can often be stated in offensive or disrespectful ways. They may not know how to show their concern or be supportive, but the questions still remain. [...]
There are many legal and practical consequences of a DUI conviction that can follow you for a long time and make life difficult. Whenever you’re facing a DUI charge, you should work with an attorney who specializes in this area of the law. The range of penalties for DUI varies by state, so make sure [...]
When you’ve been charged with a DUI, there may be several approaches to mounting a defense. Your DUI attorney will be the best person to help you work through the particulars of your case, but the following are traditionally accepted defenses for DUI. You weren’t driving the vehicle. Even in cases where intoxication can be [...]
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable search and seizure. As part of our Bill of Rights, the Fourth Amendment is designed to protect individuals from overzealous government agents who would otherwise stop at nothing in their quest to prevent crime and catch criminals. The U.S. Supreme Court upheld “properly conducted” [...]
