Eau Claire, WI
Criminal defense Lawyer at Eau Claire, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
In a series of blogs, a number of years ago, reknowned DUI attorney Lawrence Taylor discussed the genral basics of the HGN or the "eye test" in DUI investigations. This is thenystagmusfield sobriety te...
See Full GuideCounting- The suspect is asked to count forwards or backwards, usually by ones or threes. Signs of impairment include (1) skipping letters, (2) loss of concentration, and (3) slurred speech. This is ...
See Full GuideThere are many factors which the police look at. Lack of Driving Skill Making wide turns, Almost striking another vehicle, particularly if it is parked or stopped, Almost striking an object, ...
See Full GuideWhat happens when a minor is accused of a crime Criminal defendants who haven't quite reached the age of majority (18 in most states) go through a different criminal justice system than the one most p...
See Full GuidePolice officers generally have broad powers to carry out their duties. The Constitution and other laws, however, place limits on how far police can go in trying to enforce the law. As the videotaped be...
See Full GuideIn recent years, a number of local juvenile curfew laws have been challenged on the grounds that the laws violate the First Amendment and other guarantees provided under U.S. and state constitutions. T...
See Full GuideJuvenile curfew laws are local ordinances that prohibit people of a certain age (usually under 18) from being in public or in a business establishment during certain hours (such as between 11:00 p.m. a...
See Full GuideOne of the more hotly debated subjects with regard to juveniles has to do with the option to waiver to adult court. Currently, there are three mechanisms by which a juvenile's case may be waived to an ...
See Full GuideEveryone knows the iconic phrase "you have the right to remain silent." It is usually the first thing that police tell someone when taking them into custody, and it makes up one of the several rights -...
See Full GuideWhen a diabetic experiences hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar levels, the symptoms are very similar to intoxication. Police officers have been known to mistakenly assume a driver is intoxicat...
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