Blog Posts in April, 2018

What Happens at a Criminal Arraignment?

An arraignment is a court proceeding where a defendant accused of a criminal offense is formally told of the charges against them. During the arraignment, the defendant will be asked to enter a plea for the charges they are facing. A judge might also make a decision at the arraignment regarding whether the defendant will be released before trial. Some states require arraignments for all felony and ...

Boating Under the Influence: What You Need to Know

While most of us are well aware that every state has DUI laws to help keep drivers safe, many people don’t realize that every state and the federal government has laws against boating under the influence (BUI). These laws permit law enforcement officers to stop boats and other watercrafts, to see if the operators and their passengers are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A BUI charge can be ...