What should you do if the police come to your door and ask to come inside and speak with you? Do you let them in? Do you try to find out what they want to know? Make the wrong choice, and you could end up facing charges yourself. Before you open the door, this is what you should know about handling the situation. 1.) The police can’t force you to talk to them. Read More»
Criminal defense attorneys aren’t just called in when you’re guilty of a crime. Any time you’ve been accused of a crime – whether you’re under arrest or not – is a good time to consult with a criminal defense attorney first. Even dealing with the police as a witness or innocent bystander can potentially become an issue if you don’t have legal counsel. Cops Need to Say They’re Cops It’s fairly common for people to ask “ Read More»
There are few events in life that are more stressful than getting arrested. The thought of spending significant time in jail is always in the back of your mind. However, being nervous and scared all the time can cause you to make mistakes that could hurt your case. Here are five things you should not do after getting arrested: Resisting Arrest If you are innocent of a crime, getting handcuffed by the police can definitely be frustrating. Read More»
You know that if you have had several drinks, you should call a cab or have a designated driver so that you aren’t driving drunk. However, if you have only had a couple of drinks, you may think that you can drive since you are only buzzed, or just have a happy glow, or whatever you may call it. Driving while buzzed can cause accidents and may cause you a lot of legal problems. Read More»
If you are pulled over on a suspicion of driving while intoxicated, there are many things that you can do that will make it more difficult for an attorney to defend you in a court of law. The following is only a partial list of things to avoid, so your attorney will have the best chance of defending you successfully. Driving with an open container of alcohol Even if you have had only a drink or two with a meal and believe you are under the legal limit for blood alcohol, an open container will hurt your cause. Read More»