Are You Being Falsely Accused Of Committing A Crime? What To Do As You Await Your Court Date

It can be incredibly upsetting to be arrested and charged with a felony or crime that you know you did not do. Waiting for your trial to begin can be a nerve-wracking experience and you might not know what you should be doing during this time. Here are some tips to use while waiting for your day in court. Write Notes About Everything That Has Happened While you wait to appear in court, the events that led up to your arrest might be going through your mind over and over again. [Read More]

What You Can Do To Help Your Child Face Pending DWI Charges

If your child has been charged with a DWI, you might be angry, but this might be a time in your child's life that they need you the most. Your child most likely is scared and confused and has learned their lesson through the process of being charged with a DWI. Here are three reasons why your child might need your help in getting through their DWI offenses. 1. Long-Term Consequences [Read More]

Second Offense DUI: What You Need To Know When You Are Likely To Be Found Guilty

Any DUI conviction is serious, but repeat offenses are especially incriminating. If you "got off easy" with your first offense, with some probation, community service, or a suspension of driving privileges, you cannot expect the same thing with a repeat offense. It will be harder to convince the judge that you are truly sorry for your actions or that you can be reformed with a lighter sentence, since a repeat offense indicates a lack remorse, even if you are truly sorry. [Read More]

Booby Traps And Criminal Fortification: What You Should Know

You have certain rights to inhabit and enjoy your own property in peace and to defend it against intrusion. However, you don't have the right to turn your private castle into a fort and you can't lay booby traps for would-be intruders. Here's what you should know about booby traps and criminal fortification (before you run afoul of the law):  Criminal Fortification: Criminal fortification is (currently) a crime in only a few states, like Illinois and New Jersey, and the language usually specifically addresses people who have set up barriers that are designed to slow the entrance of law enforcement to places where there are drugs being made, sold, or stored. [Read More]