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After my business was sued by a past partner, I knew I would need to work hard to prove my case. Unfortunately, since I didn't know what I was doing or how to prove that I didn't do what my partner said I did, I decided to hire a criminal attorney. He looked through all of the details of my case and helped to shape an excellent defense. It took a few months, but eventually I was able to win my case and countersue my ex-partner for defamation. It made a huge difference. This blog is for anyone out there who has been accused of something that they didn't do and how an attorney can help.
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2016
Thinking About Immigrating To Canada From The United States? What You Should Keep In Mind
Whenever there is a contentious election in the United States, many people tend to begin pondering the possibility of giving up and moving to Canada. On top of that, there are also many people who may simply want to move to Canada based on work opportunities, to enjoy the climate or landscape, or to be closer to family. Whatever the reason, if you are looking into moving to Canada, there are many factors that you should keep in mind.
A DUI Can Affect Your Ability To Earn An Income
A DUI doesn't just affect your criminal record—being charged and convicted of this violation can also have a dramatic effect on your ability to take care of yourself, particularly when it comes to your earning potential. Make sure you fully understand what could lie ahead.
Loss Of Insurance Coverage
Have a role that requires you to operate a company vehicle or heavy machinery or to care for the public, such as in a healthcare setting?
What Happens If You Get A DUI And You're Under Age?
Driving under the influence is a serious offense for any driver. Being under the legal age will mean you are guilty of two crimes. What happens if you do get a DUI while under 21? Here's a look at what could happen.
Face Harsher Penalties Than an Adult
In California, you will face harsher penalties when under age than you would have had you been an adult. Not only will you be convicted for drunk driving, you will also be convicted of drinking under the age of consent.
4 Things To Avoid Doing If You're Arrested
Being charged with a criminal offense can be a serious event. In fact, you may risk being arrested depending on the severity of your crime. It's in your best interest to cooperate with the police officer and avoid doing certain things. Knowing some of the actions you shouldn't take when being apprehended by the law may be helpful to you in this situation.
Remain quiet
One of the worst things you can do is to argue with the police officer.
What Happens When The Police Accused You Of Drunk Driving And Demand A Blood Test?
Can the state punish you for refusing to submit to a warrantless search? Normally, if you insisted on a search warrant, you'd be well within your rights. In some states, however, your refusal to submit to a warrantless blood test in connection with a DWI allegation is enough to land you in jail. Here's what you need to know.
In some states, you can't refuse without paying a price.
The laws in 13 states have made it a criminal offense to refuse to take a blood test on demand if you're suspected of driving while intoxicated on drugs or alcohol.
What To Do If You Are Falsely Accused Of A Committing Crime
The criminal justice system is designed to help bring perpetrators to justice, but this goal is often accomplished through a process of elimination when it comes to identifying suspects. If you find that you are falsely accused of committing a crime you were not involved in, there are some simple things you can do to help clear your name.
Here are three things you should do if you are falsely accused of committing a crime at any point in the future.
4 Steps To Take When Arrested For A Criminal Offense
Getting arrested for a crime can be a huge life event, and how you react can play a huge role in how your case proceeds. It is normal to have strong reactions after being arrested, but it is very important to remain calm. After being arrested for a criminal offense, take the following steps:
Do Not Resist
No matter what the circumstances of your arrest are, do not resist arrest or have a confrontation with the police officers on the scene.
Everything You Need To Know When You Get Pulled Over
If you get pulled over, the following several minutes will be crucial in determining the ramifications of the stop. Even though your actions before the stop are important, the way that you act in the presence of the police can make or break your case. To help you keep a clean record, here are some rules that you should follow, particularly with regard to DUI stops:
Don't Make Poor Decisions
Three Strategies For Fighting A Traffic Ticket
When you get a traffic ticket, you typically have the option to either pay the fine for the ticket before your court date or go to court to fight the ticket. If you intend to fight a traffic ticket, you need a solid strategy for pleading your case if you want to win. After all, most judges won't drop a traffic ticket because you didn't understand the law or you felt like the officer was picking on you.
Two Ways You Can Lose The Attorney-Client Privilege
One inalienable right defendants have is the ability to speak freely to their attorneys. Called attorney-client privilege, anything a defendant says to his or her lawyer while the person is acting as the defendant's criminal defense attorney is considered privileged information, and the substance of the conversation between the two cannot be revealed to outside parties. However, there are certain circumstances when the attorney-client privilege can be voided. Here are two times when this privilege is invalidated.