We Stand Beside You
Are you planning on going out to drink with friends? If you notice one of your friends is attempting to drive after a few drinks, then you should stop them. Drinking and driving can result in a DUI charge However, your friend may be convinced that there’s a simple...
If the driver was driving on the centerline, ran a red light or violated traffic laws, for example, then the police may be under the suspicion that a driver is drunk and they’ll very likely perform a traffic stop. During this traffic stop, the police will ask a few...
Criminal offenses carry a stigma. However, not everyone charged with an offense is a bad person who is beyond redemption. It just isn’t as simple as that. Nearly a million people under the age of 18 are arrested every year in the U.S., with many of them simply being...
The adult criminal justice system is designed to punish offenders for criminal offenses and to deter others from similar behavior. On the other hand, the juvenile justice system is focused primarily on rehabilitation rather than punishment. That said, there are...
Should you get out of your car? What information should you give to the police? These are some of the questions that may be running through your mind when the police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving. It is worth noting that your words or actions after a DUI...
A judge can decide to exclude specific evidence from your trial for various reasons. This follows a successful motion to suppress, usually filed by the defendant or their defense team during pretrial hearings. When the court grants a motion to suppress, the affected...
In response to the rising violence in many American regions, more people are interested in obtaining effective weapons to defend themselves. Most adults have the legal right to own weapons, but not all weapons are legal in all areas. Before you make a weapons purchase...
College students often have to try to juggle their courseload with having a job and a social life. This can lead to some challenging days that include sleep deprivation. In a desperate attempt to stay awake to prepare for exams and finish projects, some students turn...
No one ever wants to be responsible for taking a life, but it can happen --often due to motor vehicle crashes. Even when accidental, those responsible for the death of another risk severe criminal penalties if convicted. All states have specific laws governing what...
If you are charged with assault and battery, claiming self-defense sounds like the most reasonable thing to do. After all, you have a right to defend yourself in the face of imminent danger to your life or safety. However, a self-defense claim does not always stand up...
