DUI HGN question: Is the officer supposed to jerk the pen? He got really mad when I asked him why he was jerking the pen.

There isn't any part of the HGN test where the officer should be jerking his pen. As for what's to stop them from lying? Nothing. Ask any...

I was assaulted last night. i didnt fight back but the person got away. i was charged whith fighting in public.

I'd strongly encourage you to get a good criminal defense attorney. I had a similarly ridiculous case where my young officer was accused of what...

My daughter received a ticket for DUI over weekend. He BAC was .078. what happens if she wasnt DUI and legal limit..

The answer to all of your questions is maybe. There is certainly a chance for an attorney to be able to successfully defend that case at trial...

I have my first court date on Nov. 12th after beiing charged with a Dui. Is this when I ask to speak to a public defender?

You can do it that way and if it is your very first court date, the judge is very likely to give you time to apply, but best practice would be to...

Application for public defender...when not employed and not receiving benefits

I agree with Mr. Leroi. I also want to put another perspective on it for you as a former public defender for years. When I was a PD my caseload...

I agree wholeheartedly with my two colleagues. Frequently in these circumstances the DAs are relying on people to just take the easy way out by...

What's the difference between a Public Defender, and an Attorney?

Public Defenders are attorneys. Your choice is between an attorney who is appointed to you by the state because of your lack of finances or a...

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I agree with my colleagues. Based on what you are saying, this is the kind of case that having a good attorney could really help you with the...

CAN I REALLY BE CHARGED WITH A FELONY FOR JUST FINDING A CREDIT CARD?

It is preposterously easy to charge people with all kinds of crimes. That doesn't necessarily mean that it will hold up as the case proceeds. You...

I need a lawyer. I had two prior DUI. But didn't know I was speaking to a prosecutor.

You are not in a good position. Sounds like your second case is very defensible. There is a legal concept in Colorado called actual physical...