Challenging DUI (driving under the influence) test results is one of the defenses you can use when charged with DUI. Like other criminal defenses, however, the defense is not a blanket one for all situations; in fact, it might not make sense in some cases. Below are some of the cases in which it may make sense to challenge DUI test results. You Stand To Lose a Lot Challenging a DUI test is not a straightforward defense.…
Read More »In criminal law, you might hear the terms probation and parole and think that they are the same. While they are both legal terms, they are not the same thing. In fact, here are several things to know about parole and probation that will help you understand what each of these are. Parole If a person is arrested, charged with a crime, and placed in prison or jail to serve a sentence for the crime, he or she will have to serve the sentence for the length of time the court orders.…
Read More »Of all of the things that you might have had planned for your vacation, one thing that you probably did not plan for was getting arrested for drinking and driving. If you had a few too many drinks and then got behind the wheel of your car — or rental car — to head back to your hotel, though, you might have gotten a nasty surprise when you got pulled over by local law enforcement.…
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