Minnesota’s hands-free bill went into effect back on August 1, but it doesn’t appear that motorists are getting the message to put the phone down while they are driving. Despite the fact that drivers knew police officers were going to be looking for violators after the law went into effect, law enforcement still issued 2,317 […]
6 Keys To Success In The Courtroom (With Or Without An Attorney)
There are a lot of factors at play when it comes to the fate of your court case. While your best bet for achieving a favorable result is by hiring an experienced criminal defense to fight your case on your behalf, there are other factors that can influence a judge’s decision. In today’s blog, we […]
When It’s Your Word Vs. The Police
Far too many criminal cases hinge on your word against the testimony of the arresting officer. This is especially common in drunk driving arrests, and because juries tend to believe the word of a police officer over the word of an average citizen, even innocent individuals have an uphill battle when put on the stand […]
Common Mistakes Police Make During Field Sobriety Tests
Field sobriety tests are designed to help an officer determine if a suspect is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, but like any test, its reliability depends on the person administering the test. If the officer fails to conduct the tests in a clear and accurate manner, the results of the test may be […]
Can Police Lie To You?
You’ve probably heard that honesty is the best policy, but when talking to cops, that sentiment often goes out the window, especially when you consider that police don’t need to be honest with you. That precedent was set in the case U.S. v. Magallon-Lopez, and in that case police lied to a suspect about the […]
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