A police officer asks you for your identification. You have it on you, but being stopped and asked like this still rubs you the wrong way. It feels like a violation of your right to freely live your life. So, what do you have to do, in a legal sense? Are you required...
Month: June 2021
How do reasonable suspicion and probable cause differ?
When you’re facing any kind of criminal charge, understanding everything you can about your defense options is important. One critical component of many defense strategies is looking at whether or not the police actually broke the law during their investigation. This...
Does jail time actually help those with drug addictions?
The response to drug use in the United States has been fairly simple. The government made most drugs illegal, and they set up strict ramifications for breaking these laws. Drug use can often lead to at least some time behind bars. But is this actually the best...
3 ways a drug offense could impact a teenager’s college dreams
Teenagers are notorious for their ability to rush into questionable decisions without considering all of the consequences. While their bodies are close to fully mature, their brains still have a long way to go, which is why teenagers often don't consider the...
Can I defend against a DUI if I blow positive?
If the police stop you, ask you to blow into their Breathalyzer, and you test positive, you might assume it will result in an automatic DUI conviction. You might consider there is no way to challenge what the machine says. When you know you are innocent, it is...
