A Guide To Dealing With DUI Charges

Enduring the challenge and looming penalties of a driving under the influence (DUI) case can be tremendous. Because of this, you'll need to take the time to understand the law and hire a lawyer that is able to represent you. The penalties are stiff no matter what state you live in, which is why you need to fight the case and put your ducks in a row. With this in the back of your head, read on and use these tips the best that you can. Read More 

Situation With Baltimore Police, Planted Evidence, Lends Lessons For Others In Similar Situations

Right now, it's a good time to be a criminal defendant in Baltimore -- and a very bad time to be a police officer. The situation going on in the city illustrates how easy it is for an entire city's police force to lose credibility based on the actions of a few rogue officers -- and why defense attorneys need to stay alert to claims from a client that swears he or she is innocent. Read More 

Help For Your Hands: When You Cannot Work Because Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

While there are very few jobs that don't involve the use of your hands and wrists at some point, some positions require extensive use. If you sit and type at a computer keyboard all day, use a sewing machine, do small electrical assembly or do other jobs that require the almost constant use of your hands and wrists, you may begin to suffer from some painful effects of that use after a time. Read More 

How A Criminal Attorney Will Prepare You For Trial

The criminal justice system is complicated for the uninitiated, especially when it comes to trial. You can easily make a mistake that can lose your case if you don't know what you are doing. That is why you need to be prepared by a criminal defense lawyer before facing the prosecutor in court. Here are some of the ways in which your lawyer will prepare you for trial: Holding Mock Trials or Interviews with you Read More 

What To Do If You Can’t Pay Your DUI Fines

A common punishment that judges levy against defendants in DUI cases is to make them pay fines. The amount of money you'll be ordered to pay will depend on the severity of your crime. Unfortunately, most people in America are living paycheck to paycheck and can't afford to pay the money. If you're in this position, here are your options for resolving the issue. Request a Hardship Waiver One thing you can do is file a request to have the fines waived. Read More