Monthly Archives - January 2015

Practical DUI Advice That Can Save You From Jail

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:58:39+00:00If you wish to avoid any confrontation with the law enforcement officers, who may attempt to arrest you, due to the fact that you have been driving under influence, it is best to avoid consuming alcoholic beverages before getting behind the wheel. Nevertheless, official statistical data clearly indicates that most drivers in our fair nation tend to neglect this valuable advice on recurring basis. The police is already used to catching thousands of people, who were driving, while being drunk, so it is very difficult to fool them. With that said, some of us do not really care about the police and the DUI charges and next thing you know you are searching for the Los Angeles criminal defense attorney. Some people think that they will never be caught. Yet, if you really intend to drink and drive home afterwards, at the very least control your drinking and do everything you...

Criminal Defense Specialist VS. Public Defender. What Are The Major Differences?

Dmitry G2021-06-23T05:59:30+00:00Most people consider that public attorneys are pretty much useless and will not be able to help them under any circumstances. Such negative reputation is often misleading some people and they do their very best in order to hire a paid lawyer to represent them in the court of law. With that said, most public defenders are actually very talented and dedicated individuals, who value the law above everything else and are always more than eager to help you. Nevertheless, it is true that public attorneys have their flaws. For instance, most of them are literally loaded with various cases and therefore will be unable to consult you too often, at least outside the courtroom. Furthermore, it is a known fact that public defense sector does not receive sufficient funding. In addition, the law forbids public defenders from representing people in civil cases. This means that you will only be appointed...

What Are The Ways To Make Through A DUI Checkpoint Without Even Opening Your Window

Dmitry G2021-06-23T06:00:06+00:00Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs can get you in trouble. After all, an intoxicated driver does not only endanger his own life – in addition, he or she puts at risk lives of all other people on the road as well. Hence, you should think twice before drinking and getting behind the wheel. With that said, there are also pretty harmless situations. For example, you were invited to your best friends’ wedding party. Of course, you simply cannot miss such an exciting event. You take your car and drive to the place of celebration. Seeing how you will have to drive back home, you are not planning to drink at all. However, all your friends are at the party and your best pal is a bit offended because you did not want to join him with one drink. One drink and nothing more, so you figure – a single...

The Big Mistake You Don’t Know You Are Making When Talking To Police During The Arrest

Dmitry G2021-06-23T06:00:52+00:00Although it may be difficult to admit, we do live in an imperfect world, where people who make mistakes are often mistaken for the people who commit the real wrongdoings. Just think about how many people were wrongfully accused of something they never did. How many of them still rot in prisons, how many have served their sentences? The truth is – despite the fact that our justice system was designed to keep us safe, it can at times become a tool of great injustice, because of the errors that its representatives make. With that said, it is imperative to be prepared for any kind of situation that could involve some unexpected circumstances. After all, some people just find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. Hence, it is crucial to know your rights and to learn how to use them. For example, during the arrest, the law enforcement...

What Are The Risks of Taking a Plea Bargain Without Consulting an Attorney?

Dmitry G2021-06-23T06:01:44+00:00Even though the justice system is meant to serve and protect us, it often makes mistakes and condemns the wrong people. Indeed, at times, the prosecution is too rushed and the defendants are frightened or confused. People who are scared will be ready to do just about anything in order to stop this madness and avoid spending time in jail. In the matter of fact, some individuals are more than eager to take any plea bargain the prosecution will offer them, without even thinking about the consequences it may have. After all, sometimes, the defendants are truly innocent and are wrongfully convicted for the crimes that they did not commit. As an illustration, just try to imagine the following situation. You went to a huge outdoors party along with your friends and loved ones. The event is absolutely incredible, with tons of people, DJs, great music and plenty of entertainment. Needless...