For Military Personnel
If the police pull you over and ask you to do field sobriety tests or even blow into a portable breath test to see if you're intoxicated, it may be worth thinking about the reason that they stopped you initially. The officer couldn't have known that you were...
When a traffic cop asks someone to blow into a Breathalyzer, they know a positive result will make their job much easier. If you blow above the limit, which is usually 0.08 BAC, they get automatic justification to arrest you and charge you with a DUI. If you blow...
You are facing felony theft charges where a conviction could see you spending time in state prison. However, the prosecution offers you a chance to plead guilty, but to a lesser charge of misdemeanor theft. That would spare you time in jail. It sounds like a good...
Your mobile phone or your tablet is one of your most important social tools. You stay connected to your family, your employer and your broader network of friends through devices. You also research important matters and entertain yourself using those devices. The...
People sometimes use the terms burglary, larceny and robbery interchangeably. However, they are very different offenses. If you’re charged with any one of them, you need to understand exactly what it is that you’re being accused of. Taking the time to review the...
If you are in the military and get a driving under the influence (DUI) charge, then you should understand that this has both a non-military and military impact. If you are convicted, you will face civil penalties such as fines and court costs. You may need to go...
The U.S military provides outstanding employment and training opportunities for those who are enlisted. But, can you join the U.S military if you have a criminal record? Well, that depends on the severity of the crime, the circumstances, and if you were convicted of...
A lot is on the line if you are facing a DUI charge. Depending on your state, a conviction could mean suspension of your license, steep fines or even jail time. Therefore, it is important to counter these charges to avoid the potential penalties that may negatively...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a report in the past few years highlighting how big of an issue drunk driving is throughout the United States. This government agency's data shows that intoxicated drivers claim as many as 10,000 lives...
A DUI checkpoint, or a sobriety checkpoint, is a tactic that law enforcement sometimes uses to find impaired drivers. In short, they set up a checkpoint at a key traffic area and then talk to each driver to come through. Most are allowed to continue after just a few...