You can potentially pay fines, go to jail or lose your driver's license when you are charged with driving while under the influence (DWI) of alcohol. Your actions at a DWI stop may determine the probability of facing these penalties. Thus, if the police have...
When you are charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, the prosecution will provide evidence in court before you are convicted. They will try to prove different elements, including that you were under the influence. Here is how they can do this:...
Being charged with domestic violence can be devastating. The government takes these matters seriously. In addition to protecting survivors, it implements severe punishment for offenders. Accordingly, if an intimate partner accuses you of it, you may go to jail, pay...
When the police notice a driver exhibiting drunk driving signs, such as swerving, sudden acceleration and deceleration or tailgating, they will stop them to conduct a breathalyzer test to measure their blood alcohol content or concentration (BAC) level. In New York,...
When you are arrested or put under lawful custody, the police must read you your rights before questioning you for the underlying offense. It could be a domestic violence incident or a drunk driving case. This is known as the Miranda warning, meant to prevent coerced...
You have often heard that driving is a privilege, not a right. This means that the government has the authority to regulate and control who is allowed to drive and under what conditions. It is why most people arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) are often...
If you are facing criminal charges, you may be tempted to accept a plea bargain offered by the prosecution. A plea bargain is an agreement in which you plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for avoiding a trial and the possibility of a harsher outcome. Plea...
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), you may think you have no chance of avoiding a conviction. However, this is not necessarily true. Police officers are human and can make mistakes during a DUI investigation or arrest. These mistakes can...
Most people understand that driving under the influence (DUI) is both reckless and dangerous. They also understand that a conviction for drunk driving can lead to serious legal and personal consequences. But are you aware that simply having alcohol in your vehicle can...
Most domestic violence claims happen behind closed doors. And these make them quite complex to litigate. What is more taxing is coming up with an effective defense if you’re charged with hurting the person you profess your love. If you are charged with domestic...