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DUI Defense
February
07
A DUI charge is merely an accusation. It doesn't become official until the judge renders you guilty and sentences you time in jail, a fine, DUI classes, and probation. Until then, you have time to contact a reliable DUI defense attorney so that he can call the accusing party into question about the following...
January
17
No matter the situation, a person charged with a DUI needs adequate legal reputation. A trained, experienced attorney can provide ample representation that may lead to the accused saving thousands of dollars and their clear criminal record.
December
20
After an investigation and/or arrest for a DUI charge, police officers will create a report that lists their version of what happened. This report will then be used to prosecute the person who is accused and often times will not include details that could help the suspect. Here are some things that you need to know if you are a suspect for a DUI criminal charge.
November
22
Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is the most serious drunk driving charge you can face. To be guilty of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated means while influenced by drugs or alcohol and driving a vehicle you acted in a way that completely disregarded safety and you should have known acting in that way could result in killing a person, and your recklessness caused the death of a human being.
October
04
When crafting an effective drunk driving defense with the help of your lawyer, the key is to know exactly what a prosecutor must prove in order to get you convicted. This is true in any legal case, be it drunk driving or otherwise. By knowing all the factors that a prosecutor has to prove in order to convince a jury, you can help work with your lawyer to create an effective defense.
September
27
Getting arrested for DUI is a traumatizing experience. Most of the time, career criminals aren't the ones getting arrested for drunk driving. Ordinary everyday people who have lived by the law their whole lives will have one drink too many and end up in the back of a squad car, and later, a holding cell. With no experience being arrested, they have no clue what to do next.
August
09
Often when a person is arrested for driving under the influence, they undergo more than one test for intoxication. However, what if those tests gave different results? What if one was below the legal limit while another was above?
March
08
Because the charges in California for an driving under the influence (DUI) conviction are so steep - those convicted face a large fine, possible prison terms, and possible suspension or revocation of their license - defendants often ask about methods to plead the charge down to a lesser offense. One option is a charge often termed a “wet reckless.”
November
02
If your spouse has been charged with a DUI, there are things you can do to support them through the process. While you might not be thrilled with your loved one’s predicament, they might need your help now more than ever.
July
20
Now that summertime is in full swing, more and more of us are heading out to family reunions, weddings, graduation parties and days at the beach. We all like to have a good time with friends and family, but there are times when we take that good time a bit too far and wind up with an arrest for DUI. Here's some tips on how to avoid a DUI arrest this summer.
April
27
When many people are arrested for a DUI, they do not know that much information about the entire process and how everything is going to work. This is why it is so important to have someone on your side who knows how the legal process works.
April
13
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious charge. If there are no injuries, a first-time conviction for DUI in California can lead to thousands of dollars in fines and costs, plus a short jail sentence, followed by probation.
January
06
It is common to see news reports of incidents in which drivers are charged with driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). Because of the relative ubiquity of these offenses compared to others, many drivers charged may believe that defending themselves is comparatively simple. However, consulting with an attorney can be beneficial in many ways.
December
09
Do you have a pending DUI? If so, your drinking and driving charge is probably always on your mind. You might not think that there is anything that you can do about it until your court date, but this actually isn't true.
December
02
If you are arrested and convicted for driving under the influence (DUI) in California, your sentence can be influenced by a variety of mitigating factors. Fines, prison terms, and other penalties are often specified by ranges, and the amount, length, and other factors can be affected by what the court sees as mitigating factors.
July
25
Most people don't know that a DUI incident resulting in someone's death may lead to murder charges. People assume that vehicular or gross vehicular manslaughter are the most serious charges possible in such a situation.
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