There Is A Wrong Way To Fight A Traffic Ticket

Posted on: 8 July 2020

In many instances, a traffic citation is not the final say. There is often an opportunity to reduce the offense on the ticket to a lower one or have it dismissed altogether. However, the most important thing to remember about this process is that there is a wrong and a right way to go about it. If you go about the process of fighting a ticket incorrectly, it can have harsh consequences.
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Why You Shouldn't Rush To Plead Guilty

Posted on: 27 December 2019

Being charged with a criminal offense may leave you with a sinking feeling, a sense that the cops "got" you. When you talk with a criminal defense attorney, though, one of the first things you'll probably be told is to enter a "not guilty" plea at your arraignment hearing. You may be wondering why this is the case, especially if you've informed your criminal attorney that you wish to plead guilty.
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Assault, Battery, And Aggravated Assault: What's The Difference?

Posted on: 19 September 2019

If you've been charged with a crime, one of the best ways you can help yourself is by carefully understanding the charges against you and what they potentially mean. Doing so gives you the ability to make educated decisions about your case and to better assist your attorney in your own defense. Assault, battery, and aggravated assault all sound similar and they all involve an intentional act of violence toward another person -- but they're distinctly different charges with different potential penalties.
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Mistakes That Aggravate During DUI Stops

Posted on: 22 May 2019

Your behavior during a DUI (driving under the influence) stop determines many things. Here are some behaviors that may worsen your situation during a DUI stop. Making Incriminating Statements One of the worst things you can do at a DUI stop is to admit to the police that you have been drinking. It doesn't matter whether you say you have taken "just a sip" of alcohol. The moment you admit to drinking, you have already incriminated yourself, and the police are unlikely to let you go.
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