“But, the officer didn’t give me my Miranda warning.” What is the result of not giving Miranda warning when there has been a custody effected and an interrogation or questioning has begun. If a court were to find that these requirements have been met, then that court may block or suppress information obtained as a […]
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A very wise man once wrote that we rarely discover a habit within ourselves until it has become a heavy chain, dragging us down. See those habits before they become burdensome and are difficult to change. If you or a friend becomes is already past into the chain stage, find your way out or help […]
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When you have created the need to hire an attorney, your decision will determine the outcome of your issue. It should be guided by your expectations, and those expectations should not include magic or perfection. They should include the best the attorney has to offer, appropriate attention, experience, and knowledge. Expecting miracles will almost always […]
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When you get yourself in trouble, when you make a mistake, when you need to prepare for the future, or when you have been injured, you now have the availability of a knowledgeable source to help you find the right attorney to guide you through and to the solution. The internet. Look to it for […]
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Being arrested for DUI brings about an expectation of the worst: jail, loss of license, loss of job, financial consequences including insurance issues, conversations among your peers and family members, and most importantly, fear of the unknown. Finding an experienced guide who can guide you through the maze of laws and exposure, as well as […]
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If you do the research, the pondering, and the deciding, you own the result: good or bad. If good, you earn the confidence, the esteem that comes with it. If bad or wrong, you own that too, and you learn and grow from the experience, unlikely to make the same error again. If someone else […]
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Mistakes in our lives are inevitable. We can all agree to this principle. Learning from them and making the most of the experience is not. Limiting the damage of them is not. But both of these tenets must be goals once the mistake has been made. Only you can choose the right attorney, and only […]
With the speed of electronic warrants, manageable within minutes, and the immediate availability of phlebotomists (persons certified to draw blood), it makes little sense to refuse. Refusals carry a significant penalty on the license, multiplying the number of months of revocation, and in a very high percentage of the cases, law enforcement gets what they […]
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