Legal Articles, Felony
Arizona’s Tough Ignition Interlock Device Law
Since September 2007, Arizona law requires that a Mandatory Ignition Interlock Device (IID) be installed on the cars of all those convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), including first offenders.
Can I Expunge a DUI Conviction in Arizona?
There are a variety of criminal convictions that can be sealed or expunged from an individual’s criminal record in Arizona. However, when it comes to driving under the influence (DUI) charges, there is no way to expunge the prior DUI conviction.
Texas County To Use Cameras To Enforce Domestic Violence Laws
Cameras have long been used by law enforcement officials to capture crimes and to prosecute individuals based on the evidence presented through video footage. Cameras attached to police vehicles have been used to prosecute drunk-driving charges or vehicle violations.
Exclusionary Rule Extended to Civil Asset Forfeiture Cases in Minnesota
The Minnesota Supreme Court has held that the exclusionary rule, which prohibits the use at trial of evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment, is applicable in civil asset forfeiture actions in Minnesota.
Dog Sniff of UPS Package Removed from Conveyor Belt is Neither Search nor Seizure
In September, the Minnesota Supreme Court decided in State v. Eichers that the removal of a package from a conveyor belt at a UPS mailroom, and the subsequent dog sniff of that package, constituted neither search nor seizure under the United States and Minnesota Constitutions.
The 6 Commandments of Dealing with Police
Many people in Okaloosa & Walton County ask me as a criminal defense attorney, “What am I allowed to say to law enforcement and police when being arrested or under a criminal investigation? The answer: Ask for your attorney and say as little as possible.