Importance of Keeping Your Mouth Shut During a DUI Arrest What trips up most people during a DUI stop is the Officer’s questions. We are going to give you the answers that will be the most effective in helping you…
Police Interactions
DUI Checkpoints
DUI checkpoints up until 1996 were often considered illegal and a violation of the Fourth Amendments protection of unreasonable searches and seizures by government officials. However, in 1996, the Supreme Court ruled (Michigan Dept. of State Police v. Sitz 496…
How To Choose A DUI Defense Attorney
DUI Defense Attorney Whenever a person is charged with a DUI, one of their first thoughts is (1) how do I pick a DUI defense attorney to defend me? Other questions include, (2) how much does it cost to hire…
Your First DUI: What To Expect
If your reading this you, or someone you know has likely been charged with their first DUI or DWI. Most first time offenders can be divided into two groups. Those who are afraid their life will be ruined forever as…
The Legal and Non-Legal Consequences of A DUI
Being convicted of a DUI or DWI whether it is alcohol or drugs has a negative impact on the rest of your life and potentially others as well. Your license is in jeopardy, your job or livelihood may be in…
DUI Tips from Attorneys: What To Do When Pulled Over For A DUI?
What To Do When Pulled Over For A DUI? The following are dui tips from attorneys, on steps an individual pulled over by police officers for a DUI should follow. DUI TIPS #1: Do Not Admit Anything The biggest mistake…
DUI Penalties: The Legal Ramifications of A DUI
DUI PENALTIES There are a number of sites and organizations that list the statistics and negative consequences of drinking and driving so we will not get to in depth here about such information. Instead this article will focus on an…
Is it Legal To Film Police?
Is it Legal To Film Police? What Should You Do If Arrested for Filming Police? Despite what many officers may inform citizens it is perfectly legal to film police in public doing their official duties. In the day and age…
How To File A Police Complaint: A Comprehensive Guide
What Are The Steps of Filing a Police Complaint File A Police Complaint Step 1: Obtain a police complaint form by visiting the police station where the officer works or another branch. Bring a friend with you as a witness…
Reporting A Police Officer For Misconduct: What Your Report Should Consist Of
Report A Police Officer: What Should Your Report Consist Of? When a citizen feels wronged by a police officer and wants to do something about it questions often arise about, “how to file a police complaint?” “what do I do…