Imagine you’re driving home after a fun evening with friends, and suddenly, you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror. A police officer pulls you over. Your heart races as you worry about the possible consequences, especially if you’re facing a second DUI offense in Arizona or another state with strict DUI laws. What do you do next? Understanding
A DWI can turn into a felony easily. It is important to know what makes a DWI rise to a felony. It is even more important to hire a lawyer if you’re facing a felony DWI. A felony DWI comes with a lot harsher punishments and is a serious charge. Hiring an experienced DWI lawyer should be your first priority.
Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), there are provisions for three different types of courts-martial: summary, special, and general. All are legal proceedings for members of the military, similar to civilian court trials, and each type has a different make up and handles different types and severity of crimes and punishments. If you are a military member facing
Getting pulled over by the police can be scary, particularly if it’s late at night and you’ve had a drink or two. In such a high-stress moment, it’s easy to make mistakes that could complicate the situation. Understanding what not to do is crucial, so here’s a rundown of the most common pitfalls to steer clear of it you ever
Lawyers who don’t handle DWI cases sometimes receive frantic calls from clients when a charge is looming, or a DWI arrest has been made. The laws are confusing, and there is a lot of misinformation out there. If you get that call from a client, advise them to retain an attorney with a proven record at trial, field sobriety test,
These days, there are not many requirements for a person to carry a gun legally in their car in Texas. It takes a little more effort to drive a car legally, but if a person has a driver’s license, is over 21, and isn’t disqualified from carrying a gun for some other reason, then they’ll just need to keep the
Potential jurors are often surprised to learn that you can be charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) when you’ve had no alcohol to drink. The term “DWI” is most commonly understood to mean drunk driving. The expectation is that the jurors are going to hear evidence about someone who was driving a car and showing signs of being drunk on
Being accused of assault, battery, or both is enough to make anyone worry. Just the accusation can make people treat you differently. And if you are convicted, you could face heavy fines, jail time, and other punishments. That’s why it’s so important to get the help of an experienced criminal defense lawyer if you find yourself in this situation. Accused
We previously discussed challenges attorneys face representing students during the investigation phase of Title IX cases. This article will discuss what to expect after an investigation has concluded. The processes discussed below are governed by the current federal law and guidelines surrounding Title IX, but colleges vary significantly with what procedures they implement after an investigation has closed. Once a
The criminal justice system is not based on truth, a myth that many people still believe in because of Hollywood and popular police movies. Instead, our modern courts use what is known as an adversarial system, which basically pits two arguments against each other. Depending on the skill of the representatives, the judge or jury makes a decision on the innocence
Imagine you’re driving home after a fun evening with friends, and suddenly, you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror. A police officer pulls you over. Your heart races as you worry about the possible consequences, especially if you’re facing a second DUI offense in Arizona or another state with strict DUI laws. What do you do next? Understanding
A DWI can turn into a felony easily. It is important to know what makes a DWI rise to a felony. It is even more important to hire a lawyer if you’re facing a felony DWI. A felony DWI comes with a lot harsher punishments and is a serious charge. Hiring an experienced DWI lawyer should be your first priority.
Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), there are provisions for three different types of courts-martial: summary, special, and general. All are legal proceedings for members of the military, similar to civilian court trials, and each type has a different make up and handles different types and severity of crimes and punishments. If you are a military member facing
Getting pulled over by the police can be scary, particularly if it’s late at night and you’ve had a drink or two. In such a high-stress moment, it’s easy to make mistakes that could complicate the situation. Understanding what not to do is crucial, so here’s a rundown of the most common pitfalls to steer clear of it you ever
Lawyers who don’t handle DWI cases sometimes receive frantic calls from clients when a charge is looming, or a DWI arrest has been made. The laws are confusing, and there is a lot of misinformation out there. If you get that call from a client, advise them to retain an attorney with a proven record at trial, field sobriety test,
These days, there are not many requirements for a person to carry a gun legally in their car in Texas. It takes a little more effort to drive a car legally, but if a person has a driver’s license, is over 21, and isn’t disqualified from carrying a gun for some other reason, then they’ll just need to keep the
Potential jurors are often surprised to learn that you can be charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) when you’ve had no alcohol to drink. The term “DWI” is most commonly understood to mean drunk driving. The expectation is that the jurors are going to hear evidence about someone who was driving a car and showing signs of being drunk on
Being accused of assault, battery, or both is enough to make anyone worry. Just the accusation can make people treat you differently. And if you are convicted, you could face heavy fines, jail time, and other punishments. That’s why it’s so important to get the help of an experienced criminal defense lawyer if you find yourself in this situation. Accused
We previously discussed challenges attorneys face representing students during the investigation phase of Title IX cases. This article will discuss what to expect after an investigation has concluded. The processes discussed below are governed by the current federal law and guidelines surrounding Title IX, but colleges vary significantly with what procedures they implement after an investigation has closed. Once a
The criminal justice system is not based on truth, a myth that many people still believe in because of Hollywood and popular police movies. Instead, our modern courts use what is known as an adversarial system, which basically pits two arguments against each other. Depending on the skill of the representatives, the judge or jury makes a decision on the innocence
