A first DWI arrest often comes after what seemed like an ordinary evening. Someone may have left dinner with friends, a sporting event or a celebration believing they were capable of driving home safely. Within minutes, however, a traffic stop can turn into an arrest...
A criminal trial date can feel like a fixed point on the calendar. If you do not have enough time, you may ask the court to move that date so you have more opportunity to prepare your case. The framework behind trial delays A continuance postpones a scheduled hearing...
Getting pulled over when an officer thinks you might be drunk is incredibly stressful. And because it’s hard to think straight in high-stress situations, it’s easy to forget your rights and make wrong decisions. For example, many drivers don't realize they have...
There’s a lot at stake when you’re charged with a criminal offense. After all, a conviction can strip of your freedom, leading to long-term incarceration that rips you away from your family members, friends and the life that you’ve worked hard to build. But the damage...
Your criminal record can wreak havoc on your life for years to come. It can make it difficult to secure and maintain employment and housing, your reputation in the community might be significantly damaged, and your record might be used against you in a custody case....
You are driving down the road, when suddenly red and blue lights are flashing behind you. You pull over and the officer gets out of their vehicle and asks you to submit to several tests to determine whether you are driving under the influence. Shortly thereafter, you...
A night out on the town or at a house party helps people unwind from a long work week. Oftentimes, gatherings involve significant amounts of alcohol. As the evening wears down, partygoers may find themselves more intoxicated than planned. They may have driven to the...
If the police pull you over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, you may be asked to perform a Breathalyzer test to determine your blood-alcohol content. However, the results of these tests can lead to a false positive, even if you are not legally intoxicated....
If the police suspect that you’ve engaged in criminal wrongdoing, they’re going to do everything in their power to try to get you to talk. Ultimately, their goal is to get a confession that they can turn over to the prosecutor for a quick conviction. That’s why it’s...
In some situations you can get your criminal record cleared. This process, called expunction, involves a petition to the court. This post provides some information on how to start the process. Why should I look into getting my record expunged? The presence of a...