You have heard of public defenders, and you have heard of criminal defense attorney services. You may be inclined to think that they are the same, but they are not. If you are currently being held in jail on a DUI or other criminal charge, you should know the differences between public defenders and criminal defense lawyers so that you can best choose which you want to represent you and defend you in court.…
Read More »Getting behind the wheel of your car or truck after having a few too many alcoholic beverages can be devastating. Drunk drivers can cause fatal accidents. At best, you could be pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence. People often think that the arrest and subsequent legal action are the only negative consequences of a DUI conviction. The truth of the matter is that a DUI can have far-reaching and unexpected consequences that will affect various aspects of your life.…
Read More »Most people in the U.S. know that the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution grants them the right to refuse to incriminate themselves. However, defendants often end up throwing away that right without even realizing what they are doing at the time. Learn more about what you need to do to preserve your right against self-incrimination. 1.) Don’t wait until after you’ve been arrested or detained to invoke your rights. A lot of people accused of crimes seriously damage their own defense by talking to the police for far too long before they’re arrested.…
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