Monthly Archives - November 2015

Will Medical Marijuana Prescription Save You From a DUI?

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:18:13+00:00Being charged for driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances is a serious crime that may lead to harsh penalties. Due to the increase in DUI accidents all over the nation, it is no wonder that the law enforcement authorities are so determined to put an end to those crimes. Hence, regardless of whether you have committed a felony or even a small misdemeanor DUI crime, you should be prepared for some severe legal actions. First of all, you risk losing your driver’s license. The arresting officer on the scene will take the license away from you. He will also provide you with a temporary license, which will permit you to drive a car for 30 more days. If you wish to avoid revocation after that period, you will have to initiate an administrative hearing within ten days after the accident. Furthermore, you will have to pay for all the...

Legal Consequences of Driving With a Suspended License

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:18:29+00:00It is safe to say that in our age of progressive technologies as well as various innovative solutions it is nearly impossible to imagine our day to day living without thousands of vehicles that are endlessly roaming the streets of our cities. Our cars are absolutely invaluable and provide us with plenty of solutions. First of all, how will you get to work or home fast? How will you take your kids to school? How will you transport heavy things and generally how will you get to any far destinations within the very least amount of time possible. With that said, we all know that there is also a special set of rules that every single driver is obliged to follow. These rules were invented in order to prevent car accidents from ever occurring. Still, we all make mistakes and some of those mistakes may cost us our driver’s license. Indeed, revocation...

Police Report And It’s Role In a Criminal Case

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:19:33+00:00If you were arrested for any kind of crime, the very first thing that the law enforcement officer is going to do is write down a special report that will contain all the details, including reasons why you were arrested to being with and every important aspect of the encounter. In order to demonstrate how the police report works, let us review the following situation: you were driving home after a couple of beers and were frantically changing lanes, without bothering to signal your movements. A law enforcement officer at the DUI checkpoint noticed your inadequate behavior and decided to pull you over in order to establish your sobriety. Once you stopped, the police officer approached your vehicle and asked if you were drinking. You replied that you had a couple of beers, but you honestly do not feel that drunk and do not pose a threat to others. Still, the law...

Basic Consequences Of Uncooperative Behavior And Resisting Arrest

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:20:05+00:00Being arrested is never a pleasant event. Far from it, to say the least. After all, the law enforcement officers at times can be quite aggressive and harsh with the person, especially if the charges are serious. This is understandable, since it is their job, but such behavior may provoke a person and can make him do things that he will most definitely regret in the future. With that said, resisting arrest is also not a very good idea, since it will lead to additional charges. According to the Penal Code, resisting arrest may lead to a $1000 fine or a year in county jail, depending on the person’s behavior as well as all the other charges. Person’s criminal past and any existing criminal records are also a huge factor and if it is not the first time the person is resisting arrest, the penalties will be much more severe. To better...