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California DUI Law

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DUI Checkpoints: Is your Sobriety Checkpoint Legal?

DUI checkpoints are not legal unless fully compliant with the 4th Amendment. A DUI lawyer representing a citizen seized for drunk driving at a sobriety checkpoint can find where police officers have cheated by skipping important steps in the DUI checkpoint approval and implementation process.

Drug Smuggling Charges can have Severe Consequences for Military Members

Every military member should know that all branches take any type of alleged drug possession, use, manufacture, or distribution very seriously and that the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)1 sets out harsh penalties for members convicted of these offenses.

New Illinois DUI Laws Offer a Second Chance

A new Illinois law implements a program that permits those who have lost their license as a result of drinking and driving the possibility of receiving a limited driving permit if they meet certain criteria.

Impaired Driving FAQ

This article addresses common frequently asked questions about driving while impaired. Topics covered are what constitutes being impaired, the tests police officers use to tell if an individual is impaired and Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) tests.

Eye Witness Testimony

Information about Eyewitness Testimony.

You Have Been Arrested, Now What?

Information if you are ever arrested.

Ten Do's and Don'ts for Your Criminal Case

Information for individuals that want to hire a criminal attorney.

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