Don’t Drug and Drive… Unless You’re Stoned
California is finally considering a law that would allow motorists driving under the influence of drugs to face criminal charges, but the new law won’t affect pot smokers or prescription drug poppers. Still, the California DUI Lawyers Association and California Attorneys for Criminal Justice are opposed to the new law and call it unnecessary. […]
Top Five Cop Tricks – How They Get You to Give Up Your Rights
Anyone who has watched TV is familiar with their Miranda Rights and knows they have the “right to an attorney.” Even if you aren’t under arrest you don’t have to speak with the police. However, despite being able to recite their rights by heart, most people voluntarily give them up when being questioned by […]
Drew Peterson — Is officer’s pattern of strained relationships probable cause for arrest?
I wouldn’t advise someone under public scrutiny for a missing wife and a possible murder to go on NBC’s Today show with Matt Lauer. Why? Because it casts suspicious behavior on the suspect. For Drew Peterson a man who is an officer the scrutiny seems to escalate. Peterson in an interview today with […]
Avoiding the Section 1001 Trap - Why You Always Need A Lawyer
Most people believe that fully cooperating with law enforcement is the easiest way to avoid a hassle. Naturally, if you’ve done nothing wrong it won’t hurt you to cooperate, right? Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth.
Even if you have not committed any crime it’s easy to fall into the “Section 1001 trap.” For […]
What To Do If Your Friend Is Arrested
What would you do if you found out a friend or relative has been arrested? Would you know how to help your loved one protect his rights and get the legal assistance he needs? Below are the steps you can take should you ever find yourself in this situation.
Steps to Take
When you receive the phone […]