DUI

DUI
24th January 2021

FIGHTING WORDS: A LEGAL INVITATION TO FIGHT?

“Fighting Words” is not necessarily a phrase you would expect to find in a body of law, namely because you wouldn’t even find the phrase...
DUI
14th November 2020

Addiction and Mental Health Resources

The criminal justice system can be both harsh and lenient, depending on the particular situation. Showing that someone is attempting to better themselves and change...
DUI
12th July 2019

When Can You Exclude Relevant Evidence?

The Federal Rules of Evidence govern the admission of evidence in the federal court system. While each state has its own rules of evidence, they...
DUI
4th January 2019

DUI Checkpoint Season is Upon Us

The holiday season is always filled with food, family and fun—and alcohol, which can result in serious legal issues if you make the decision to...
DUI
17th November 2018

The Intoxication Defense? When Is It Applicable?

You’re drunk! Your eyes are blood shot red. Your speech is slurred. You’re stumbling out of the bar. And, you’re wearing the stench of alcohol...
DUI
20th October 2018

How Can A Criminal Conviction Affect Your Rights?

How are your rights affected if you've been convicted or a criminal offense? In the following article we discuss some of the ways that a...
DUI
9th August 2018

Field Sobriety Tests and your Rights

Pass. Fail. Refuse. Field Sobriety Test and your Rights   Drivers are more than aware that driving under the influence is illegal. Drivers should use...
DUI
21st May 2018

Evidence: Chain of Custody

During trial, pursuant to the rules of evidence, only relevant evidence a be admitted.  However, as a general rule, all evidence is relevant.  This can...
DUI
16th May 2018

Breakdown of Miranda Rights

Miranda Rights We have all, at some point in our lives, be it television, movies, or real life, heard the Miranda Rights.  But where do...
DUI
19th February 2018

Are Traffic Violations Criminal Offenses?

Far too often we receive calls from clients facing traffic charges. In most cases the client doesn’t understand whether her traffic violation is a criminal...