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Paying Police to Arrest You! A growing trend in Virginia.
You decide to go it alone – skip hiring a DWI defense attorney – and you get convicted of a DWI. You pay a $250
Lowering the blood-alcohol content (BAC) cutoff to 0.05: Sheriff says “you can count me out on that one”
Milwaukee County Sherriff David Clarke has a reputation for cracking down on drunk drivers and pushing for tougher drunk driving laws. The new proposal that
Suppressing Evidence In Warrantless Blood Draw Cases
Those who have DUI charges pending in California that involve the taking of a blood sample without a warrant or lawful consent should be considering
The Aging Process and Field Sobriety Tests
It is not surprising that every year doctors diagnose 1.4 million Americans with cancer. This is the the second leading cause of death next to
Are Prosecutor’s Office Policies Legal?
Legislatures, representatives of the people, write the laws NOT prosecutors. Each law is a result of a complex process. This process involves everything from public
DWI-Modern Day Salem Witch Hunts
The “science” in field sobriety tests for DWI is laughable. Judge Daryl Coffey of County Criminal Court number 8, in Tarrant County, Texas once remarked
Florida switches from Frye to Daubert
Beginning July 1, 2013 Florida law changed. Florida had been using the Frye standard; however, we have now switched to what is known as the
Is DUI by Beer on the Decline?
Research Shows Flavor of Beer Alone Triggers Dopamine Release In a study conducted by Indiana University School of Medicine and reported in USA Today, researchers
The Science of Fear & Field Sobriety Tests
The Science of Fear & Field Sobriety Tests: Fear is not just mental. It is physical and involuntary. It causes one to lose normal mental
Illegal Immigrants to Practice Law in California
In the waning hours of the legislative session on Thursday, a California bill to let undocumented immigrants become lawyers passed the state Assembly and now
DON’T RIDE OUI WITH MOLLY
Miley Cyrus is dancing with her, Kanye West sings about her. So who is Molly? Molly is a fairly common street drug that causes hallucinations
Colorado DUI Enforcement: The Myths Behind the Numbers
Law enforcement officials in Colorado say they made 1,342 DUI arrests between August 16 and September 3 — a time period during which they typically
Blood Draws in the Wild, Wild, West.
Texas is following Arizona on what appears to be a slippery-slope which will be affecting more states as time goes on. A new law went
Michigan Law Ignores Child Endangerment While Drunk Snowmobiling
According to the DNR: With its unique combination of abundant annual snowfall, exciting terrain and extensive trail network, Michigan is a popular destination for snowmobilers
Latest battle with the West Virginia DMV
A couple weeks ago, I had the privilege of appearing in Kanawha County Circuit Court, in front of the Honorable Judge Bailey, on behalf of
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