There are many different ways that someone can defend against a DUI charge, even though it may seem like an impossible feat. Sure, the stigma of a drunk driving offense may make someone seem guilty until they are proven innocent, but as we all know, that saying is...
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Traumatic experiences can cloud witnesses’ memories
Witness memory is not actually very reliable, despite how much it is used in court. People remember things differently than they happened or can't remember them at all. In some cases, during a traumatic experience, a witness can make a crucial error.For example, a man...
The police have to announce a DUI checkpoint in advance
While the following story involves a DUI checkpoint that has already come and gone, there are still some very important lessons to learn from the story. The DUI checkpoint in question occurred on March 19 in the Los Angeles area. The police announced the checkpoint on...
What a DUI expungement is, and why it’s so important
Someone who is accused of drunk driving is placed in a very difficult decision. On the one hand, if they are found guilty or if they reach a plea agreement, they are going to be dealing with some very serious consequences. But on the other hand, they should have the...
Pre-trial motions: important parts of a DUI case
Hearing the phrase "pre-trial motions" probably doesn't elicit a lot of excitement out of you, and that's understandable. They sound boring and listless. But, in truth, pre-trial motions are incredibly important in criminal cases, and they can be absolutely critical...
Infractions, misdemeanors and felonies: a brief explainer
There really are only three types of criminal charges that can be filed against an individual accused of committing an offense. Within these three types of charges there may be subsets and varying characteristics, but the three basic types of crimes still are the...
DUI dangers on Super Bowl Sunday
On Sunday, many people will gather with their friends and family to watch the Super Bowl. It's a tradition that many people enjoy. With the Super Bowl being hosted here in California, it has become a bigger deal (if only slightly) around here than usual. That brings...
Will the BAC limit change to 0.05 in 2016?
Numerous times in recent years, regulatory bodies and agencies have opined that the blood alcohol limit that all U.S. states abide by for drunk driving offenses -- the 0.08 BAC limit -- is too high, and that the limit should be lower in order to make roads safer. Most...
Legal help is critical in the wake of a drug crime
Being charged with a crime is a serious matter, regardless of what crime you are accused of committing. Still, some crimes are more punishing -- and, thus, more serious -- than others, and in this regard drug charges are especially severe. People who are accused of...
Why blood and breath tests aren’t perfect
As we talked about in our last post, the financial cost of a DUI is a major reason why DUIs are so punishing. The legal consequences are obviously extensive as well, but the financial penalties involved can last for years and years. They can cripple a person's ability...
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