If you have violated the terms of your suspended sentence the judge can impose any or all of the suspended jail time as a sanction. No violations...

You cannot contest a ticket then ask for a deferral if you lose. You must make the decision ahead of time. In my opinion your never better off...

Because this is a DUI it will be heard in district court instead of juvenile court. This means that you do not have many of the options available...

Do I need an lawyer?

In the current environment of complete overreaction to this type of event you most likely need an attorney. Charges will probably be filed under...

Can a cop take you to another city for a 2nd breathalyzer test because there was no cop on duty in the city you were stopped???

As my colleague mentioned the breath test must have been within two hours of driving to be admitted as evidence you were above the legal limit. ...

I want to defend a camera red light ticket. Isn' the prosecuting party required to prove who was dricing the vehicle?

For the purposes of "traffic safety cameras" the registered owner is presumed to be the driver. The City needs to show that the vehicle ran the...

If my request for deferral on a ticket is denied, am I able to request continuation, hire an attorney and then contest it?

Maybe. The judge is not obligated to continue your case and may not. You may want to take the opposite approach. Hire an attorney and contest...

I rcv'd a ticket for following too close on I-5. The cop said I could send in a letter instead of going to court. Should I?

Never take legal advice from a police officer. I'm shocked at how many times I hear that an officer has told someone this after giving them a...

Friend pulled over for headlight. Passenger in car accused of not wearing seatbelt. Tased, beat & arrested for no ID. Legal?

The really sad thing is that those of us who do criminal defense for a living are not the least bit surprised by cops acting like bullies. From...

I am in substance abuse after my second dui took deferred and have complied with everything after one year of compliance

The treatment facility you choose matters A LOT. Just like any profession there are honest agencies and those that are not. Always consult some...