DUI Attorney
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” [...]
Seeing flashing lights and being pulled over by a police officer is an unsettling experience. No one expects it will happen. When it does happen they lack information about their rights and the proper procedures for a checkpoint. The time to become informed is prior to a personal checkpoint experience. Find out what you do [...]
When you are arrested for a DUI it is important to know what to do. You should be prepared to know when to talk to the officers and when not to. Hiring an attorney can be a difficult decision if you have never had to before. Knowing the following tips and information will help to [...]
Each year thousands of people die because one person chose to drink and drive. There are countless stories out there about fatal DUIs. When someone chooses to drink and drive, they aren’t simply putting themselves in danger. Fatal DUIs happen every day; not only does it cause one family to tragically lose a loved one, [...]
If you have been charged with a DUI offense, you need to take it seriously from the start. Although the charge varies by state, you are dealing with a serious criminal offense that has the potential of landing you in jail or prison and remaining a blot on your permanent criminal record forever. What follows [...]
If you have been pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and are possibly facing a DUI arrest, you’re probably going to be a bit anxious, and that’s completely normal. What follows, though, are some things you should do if you find yourself in that situation, and remember if at any [...]