Blog Posts in 2018

What Is Considered Resisting Arrest?

Resisting arrest charges can be used to detain you for any actions that police say made it more difficult for them to carry out an investigation or make an arrest. You can face resisting arrest charges for refusing an offers command or even for responding too slowly. It is important to note that an arrest doesn't need to be in progress for an officer to charge you with resisting arrest. In this ...

Never Do These Things if You Are Stopped for a DUI

With police officers throughout the country cracking down of DUIs, especially during the holiday season, it is important to know how to handle yourself if you are pulled over by law enforcement for a suspected DUI. In this blog we talk about things you should never do if you are stopped for a DUI . #1: Don’t Be Rude to the Officer When you are stopped by law enforcement, be respectful when ...

Talking DUI: Can I Refuse to Take A Breathalyzer?

If you, more often than not, drive here and there while drinking alcohol, then there’s a high likelihood that you’ll get stopped by the police. And the police might ask you to take a urine test, blood test, or a breathalyzer test. For sure, your primary reaction might be to execute nothing that’d incriminate yourself. Besides, there’s the Fifth Amendment against self-incrimination, right? Moving ...

What Is Considered Reckless Driving?

Drivers who neglect the safety of others on the road can be charged with reckless driving. In fact, you do not even have to cause an accident with another vehicle to be charged with this traffic offense . Common examples of reckless driving include: Driving faster than the posted speed limit Endangering others by running a red light or stop sign Intentionally failing to yield the right-of-way to a ...