How States Determine You Were In Control Of A Car

Posted on 20 December 2017

The primary aim of DUI laws is to prevent drunk drivers from driving, and not to punish drunk drivers. This is because drunk driving causes a lot of heartache in terms of road accidents, and punishing offenders (even though punishment does have its place) involves doing something after the damage has already been done. This is why you can be arrested and charged with a DUI even if you were sitting in your car without actually driving; what matters is that you were in control of the car and could drive off at a moment's notice. [Read More]

Three Ways To Downgrade DUI Charges

Posted on 13 November 2017

Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are not equal; some DUI charges are more serious than others. Obviously, serious DUI charges attract harsher penalties than relatively simpler DUI charges. This means it's in your best interest to have your DUI charges downgraded if you have been arrested. Here are three routes you can take to try to downgrade the charges: Plea Bargain Plea bargaining is one of the best ways of mitigating your charges. [Read More]

Three Things Not To Do When Charged With A Crime

Posted on 14 July 2017

If you have been arrested for a criminal offense, chances are a trial is in your future unless you luck out and the charges are dropped. That means that one of your first tasks will be to get a criminal defense lawyer on your side. The next task is to make sure you don't make any of the following mistakes when it comes to talking about your case. #1: Post your life online [Read More]

Protect Your Future By Staying Involved - Questions For Your Attorney In A Drug Case

Posted on 28 June 2017

If you've been arrested and charged with a drug-related criminal offense, it's important that you take the time to strongly consider the path to choose moving forward. If you can commit yourself to a productive path, your attorney can help guide you in that direction and work with you to make sure you get the outcome you need to offer you the best chance of getting on with your life. [Read More]

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Choosing To Remain Positive

After I was falsely accused of a crime that I didn't commit, I realized that I had two options. I could either feel bad for myself and remain depressed, or I could choose to look for the positive and stay hopeful that my accusations would be overturned in court. It was a difficult decision, but I knew that I would need to stay positive if things were ever going to get better. The results were amazing. The judge and jury could tell that I was confident and genuine in my appeals for their understanding. My lawyer had an easier time proving my case. This blog is all about choosing to stay positive during your court case.

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