What To Do After A Drunk Driving Arrest (Basic Information)
Oct 23, 2011
1. Remember That Drunk Driving Is A Criminal Offense
Some people believe that a drunk driving arrest is not really any different than a traffic citation. That is simply not the case. Most traffic offe...
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What Should I Say If I Am Stopped For OWI?
Oct 23, 2011
As stated atexpertlaw.com:
When the police pull a person over, they typically ask, "Do you know why I stopped you?" The best answer to the first question, unless the reason is obvious (e.g., you were ...
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Blood Alcohol Content Calculator (For Informational Purposes Only)
Oct 23, 2011
Thanks to expertla.com, the following is a link to a tool to gain a rough idea as to a person's BAC. It is for information only adn not to be deemed legally accurate for defense of OWI cases.
For the ...
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What Happens If A Party Break A Plea Bargain?
Oct 23, 2011
What Happens If I Break My Deal With The Prosecutor?
A plea bargain is a contract between the prosecutor and the defendant, and both parties are required to comply with the terms of their contract. If...
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What Is A "Plea Bargain"?
Oct 23, 2011
A "plea bargain" is a deal offered by a prosecutor as an incentive for a defendant to plead guilty. If every case in the justice system went to trial, the courts would be so overloaded that they would ...
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What Happens At Trial?
Oct 23, 2011
Typically, at the start of a trial the jury will be given preliminary instructions. The jury is instructed at this time that the defendant is presumed innocent, and that the presumption of innocence do...
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Be Civil To Your Attorney and the Law Firm Staff
Oct 23, 2011
In order to maintain a positive relationship with your criminal defense attorney, it is important to extend a reasonable amount of courtesy to your attorney and the law firm staff. Your lawyer is aware...
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Let Your Lawyer Manage Your Case
Oct 23, 2011
When you work with your criminal defense attorney, there are certain things you can do which are helpful, and others which are not.
Provide a Clear Account- When you explain your situation to your law...
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Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer Early
Oct 23, 2011
Some of the best opportunities for effective criminal defense work occur at the earliest stages of a case. If you consult with a criminal defense attorney before charges are filed, or at the earliest o...
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Finding a Criminal Defense Lawyer
Oct 23, 2011
It is unfortunately not always easy to find a good criminal defense lawyer. Here are some suggestions:
Referrals- It may be possible to find a criminal defense lawyer from somebody who is familiar wit...
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