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Illegal Search & Seizure in OWI Arrest

In Arizona v. Gant, 129 S. Ct. 1710 (2009), the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a police policy of searching the vehicle of every person arrested, without consideration of whether there is any danger to police or whether evidence will likely be found in the vehicle.

Challenging Prior Under Influence Convictions

Our Supreme Court used the United States Supreme Court case of United Stated v. Curtis, 511 U.S. 485 (1994) as its model in Hahn. United States v. Curtis essentially held that a defendant may not collaterally attack prior convictions in a current federal prosecution in a current federal...

"Listening Is This Lawyer's Key"

The Denver Post interviewed me about my practice, what distinguishes me from other lawyers, my strengths and the challenges of practicing criminal defense and family law.

Michigan Supreme Court Rejects "One-Parent Doctrine" (Overturns In Re CR)

Discussion of June 2014 Supreme Court Case which rejects as unconstitutional former law in Neglect and Abuse cases. Applies to Parents charged with Abuse and Neglect, and who may be charged criminally.

MORE DUI CASES PROSECUTED AS FELONIES

“I WISH I COULD GET A LICENSE,” you’re thinking to yourself. “If I were able to present the proper paperwork to the Secretary of State’s Office, I would apply for a license, but now they want proof of lawful residence for me to get my license!”

Pennsylvania Drunk Driving Overview

Pennsylvania Drunk Driving laws are tiered as well as provide for special provisions for CDL holders, School Bus operators, and those under age 21.

Why Hire A DWI Attorney?

Getting a DWI isn’t the end of the world, even though it may seem like it.

Arizona DUI Charges – What You Should Know About Implied Consent

Implied Consent and Admin Per Se in DUI cases. What does it mean?

What is private about cell phone information?

In Riley vs. California, the Supreme Court ruled that the police need a warrant before searching the data inside a smart phone because the data would contain vast archives of private information.

U.S. Supreme Court says to police who want to search a cell phone: “Get a warrant!"

A unanimous United States Supreme Court ruled that police must obtain a warrant to search the information on a suspect's cellphone, in Riley vs. California.

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