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Rare Medical Condition Leads to Dismissal of DUI in New York Imagine being stopped by the police, given a breathalyzer test, and being told that you are over the limit, but you haven’t had a drink in several hours? Is … Read More
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Prescription Pill Drug Charges
Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Prescription Drug Crimes In light of the recent fraud scheme discovered in Alabama, meant to illegally obtain oxycodone from a clinic in Opelika, Alabama citizens should be aware of the State’s tougher stance on prescription … Read More
Posted in Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking, DUI
Field Sobriety Tests in DUI Cases
Challenging Field Sobriety Tests in DUI Cases One of the most common ways to challenge an arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is to challenge the field sobriety test(s) used by law enforcement officers to support … Read More
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Unlawful Arrests or Police Stops
If you are facing a criminal charge for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you are facing serious legal penalties as well as the possibility of losing your freedom. For every additional DUI offense, you face additional … Read More
Posted in Drug Possession, DUI
Unlawful Police Stops or Arrests in DUI Cases
If you are facing a criminal charge for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you are facing serious legal penalties as well as the possibility of losing your freedom. For every additional DUI offense, you face additional penalties … Read More
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Search and Seizure Laws The United States Constitution guarantees the right of its citizens to be free from unlawful or unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement personnel. This right is guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment. Basically, this means that … Read More
Posted in Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking, DUI, Marijuana Offenses
In our earlier post, we discussed a few important strategies to consider in negotiating a plea in a criminal case. These plea bargaining strategies have been highlighted in Thomas J. Farrell’s “Criminal Defense Tools and Techniques.” While there are various … Read More
Posted in Drug Possession, DUI, Marijuana Offenses, Uncategorized
Plea Bargaining Strategies: Part One Contrary to what you may think, most criminal cases result in a guilty plea instead of a trial and conviction. That is just the reality. So, from the very beginning of a criminal defense case, … Read More
Posted in Drug Possession, DUI, Uncategorized
Marijuana DUI New legal challenges have arisen with the legalization of marijuana in certain states and as more and more people are being allowed to smoke marijuana for medical purposes. An unfortunate result is an increase in the number of … Read More
Posted in DUI, Marijuana Offenses
Ketcham Law- “Testimony in a DUI Case”
The penalties for a DUI, or driving under the influence, can be very serious. In Alabama, the penalties depend on how many offenses you have. The penalty for a first offense is a fine between $600 and $2,100 and a … Read More
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