2016

  • So, You've Been Charged with a Crime: Frequently Asked Questions About the Next Steps


    If you are being charged with a crime for the first time, the days following might seem like a blur. Your first course of action is to speak to a lawyer. In the meantime, the answers to these questions will help you make smart decisions. Question: The police are asking questions about the incident. Should I speak to them? Answer: Any legal professional will tell you not to speak to the police without your lawyer present.
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  • How to Improve Your Situation Before Getting in Front of the Judge for a DUI Trial


    If you have been charged with DUI, everything you do between your arrest and your trial can weaken or strengthen your case. Here are some of the things that can strengthen your case. Don't Post Incriminating Photos The allure of social media is so strong that some people find themselves posting incriminating pictures and videos of their drunken driving. However, that picture of yourself holding a drink in one hand while driving out of a parking lot will not just attract likes from your friends; it will also attract a reaction from the prosecutor handling your case.
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  • When To Hire A DWI Attorney


    Driving under the influence of alcohol is dangerous and can be deadly to both drivers, passengers, and other people on the road. However, there are many times when people have one too many drinks and end up driving anyway. If someone has a blood alcohol content level of .08% or more when they are pulled over, they can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI).
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  • What Are Ignition Interlock Devices And How Do They Work?


    If you've been charged with a driving under the influence (DUI) offense, you may be required to have an ignition interlock device installed on your vehicle if you are found guilty. This device allows you to keep your driving privileges (at least for work), while satisfying the court that you won't be drinking and driving. You'll be required to purchase the device and have it installed as well as pay the monthly monitoring fee.
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  • Do BUI Laws Cover All Boats?


    While it may be nice and relaxing to have a few beers while puttering around the lake in your boat, boating under the influence is against the law. In most states, you'll face the same exact consequences as driving while under the influence if you're caught drinking and boating by the Coast Guard or marine police. Strangely enough, though, some boats are excluded from BUI laws, meaning you won't get in trouble if you're caught drinking while piloting them.
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