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High Court’s Decision to Limit GPS Monitoring Is a Mixed Bag

With the almost daily changes in consumer information technology, such as web surfing smartphones and tablet computers, it is predictable that law enforcement technology has also made radical advances.

The Long-Term Consequences of a DWI Conviction

DWI and DUI arrests seem to be on the increase in Houston, Galveston and the surrounding areas of Texas. The police utilize a number of increased enforcement procedures including saturation patrols and DWI sobriety checkpoints.

Understanding and Exercising Miranda Rights

When you face an arrest by a law enforcement officer, it can be an intimidating and inherently oppressive experience. The pressure of being questioned by an officer equipped with a firearm who is empowered to arrest you can create enormous anxiety and fear.

Mt.Pleasant Michigan Lawyer, TODD LEVITT, Drunk Driving Laws

CMU Students charged with Drunk Driving, DUI, Possession of Marijuana, MIP, Retail Fraud, Fleeing & Eluding, Resisting Arrest call Central Michigan Lawyer Todd Levitt 989-772-6000

Mt.Pleasant Michigan Lawyer, TODD LEVITT, Drunk Driving Laws

CMU Students charged with Drunk Driving, DUI, Possession of Marijuana, MIP, Retail Fraud, Fleeing & Eluding, Resisting Arrest call Central Michigan Lawyer Todd Levitt 989-772-6000

DUI Expungement

While a DUI conviction on your record may not exactly ruin your life, it definitely will affect you adversely for a very long time. However, in some states you may be eligible for a DUI expungement (or a DUI vacation), which can be hugely beneficial to you.

DUI Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)

The level of blood alcohol content (BAC) at the time of driving is used as evidence that a person was driving while intoxicated (DUI). It is illegal in all states to drive if your BAC level is 0.08% or higher. Thus, getting an accurate reading is imperative.

Appealing a DUI Conviction

If you are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) by a trial court, you still have a right to appeal the court's finding to an appeal (sometimes called appellate) court.

The McNeely Case & Its Impact on Minnesota DWI Law

On April 17, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision of Missouri v. McNeely. This decision has the opportunity to have a direct impact on Minnesota DWI law in years to come.

Minnesota Police and Prosecutors: Stop Stealing Vehicles

Minnesota is one of many states that have laws giving the police and prosecutors the power to seize and ultimately forfeit a vehicle used by a repeat offender to commit a DWI. At first, this sounds like a reasonable, just goal.

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