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You may think that failing a field sobriety test sealed your fate. You were done and subject to prosecution. But failing the field sobriety test is only the beginning. As discussed in a previous post, there are numerous ways to challenge the validity of a field...
Often in a police report, the officer will note if a person was fidgety, interrupted the officer, began the test too early or made careless mistakes. Many courts interpret these notes as evidence of intoxication but what if they were merely indications of another...
When you are confronted with a police officer, a typical reaction is to start talking and sharing your story. Hardly anybody believes they committed a crime or did anything wrong, so most people believe that all they need to do is clear up the misunderstanding with...
There are four basic "alcohol" crimes, public intoxication, open container, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and minor in possession. For minors, these charges can carry steep consequences, including a suspended license or impact their chances of getting...
A prominent sex tourism blogger was arrested in Costa Rica earlier in September. The blogger, David Strecker, built a prominent online website based on his adventures throughout South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Mr. Strecker is an unabashed fan of...
Police officers in California are testing a new piece of technology from Hound Labs that measures THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. A smattering of devices tried to deliver on this promise before. However, this latest Breathalyzer appears to be the most...
It's time for Oktoberfest and that means it's time for beer. While celebrating all things beer, many people will choose to have more than one beer and others will choose to have many more than one beer.No matter how little or how much is consumed, festival-goers would...
You know you're not supposed to drive with a suspended license, but you need to get somewhere and no one else can drive you. You decide to risk it, but get pulled over by a Maryland cop. What happens now? The consequences If you are caught driving on a suspended or...
Once you are pulled over by a police officer on suspicion of drunken driving, you face severe penalties. The officer will administer a field sobriety test, which you may accept or refuse. This post will go over your options if you refuse to submit to the field...
DUI/DWIs are serious crimes. DUIs can involve jail time, fines, forfeiture of property, a suspended drivers' license, and more. The last thing you need is to try and confront these charges on your own. A defense attorney will know the courts, police investigators, and...