A 29-year-old woman in California was involved in a deadly accident at the end of June. The woman's car allegedly left the road, drove up onto the sidewalk, and ran into a 69-year-old man. The impact severed his lower leg, which landed on the back of her car. He was...
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When the police can act without a warrant
In many cases, to search a residence or make an arrest, the police need to have a warrant. Citizens are protected in this way by the Fourth Amendment. However, knowing that the reality of police work means that warrants cannot always be given out in time, there are...
Bill Clinton’s brother arrested for DUI
Bill Clinton's brother Roger has been arrested for a suspected DUI in California. He is the brother-in-law to presidential hopeful Hilary Clinton. In an ironic twist of timing, the arrest happened just days before Mrs. Clinton was to arrive in California for a stop on...
Drug crimes, dependency and money-driven crimes
Crime is often an act of desperation. It's nothing that the person would have done if he or she had not had outside factors to consider. There is a very interesting connection that can be found when looking at drug crimes, as the use of drugs and the need for money to...
Can you be arrested for being tired?
If you're driving and you're too tired, it wouldn't be hard for a police officer to assume that you were under the influence of alcohol. After all, a lot of the signs that police are looking for show up when you're tired, as well.Part of the problem is with field...
What odd situations can play a role in defending your DUI charge?
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...
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...
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