3 Surprising Ways You Might End Up A Registered Sex Offender

Posted on: 27 November 2018

How do you end up on a sex offender database? Most people assume that everyone on a database has forced someone to participate in sexual contact against their will. Unfortunately, that's far from the case. There are a number of surprising reasons that you can be labeled a dangerous criminal. Here are some of the ways that people end up on sex offender registries before they hardly realize what is happening to them:
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Something to Talk About: Attorney Client Privilege and You

Posted on: 12 January 2017

Many people know something about the privacy of their communications with their lawyers, but until you are put in a difficult situation and need a lawyer, you may never truly understand what it means. If you are now facing a criminal charge and need to speak with an attorney, read on for a better understanding of just how private your communications with your new attorney will be. Strong Legal Protections
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Can the Scent of Marijuana Alone Justify a Search and Drug Testing at a Traffic Stop Where Marijuana Is Legal?

Posted on: 17 November 2016

California, Massachusetts, and Nevada just became the newest three states to legalize recreational marijuana, and four other states legalized marijuana's use for medical reasons. The rapidly changing laws regarding the legal use of marijuana in one form or another are giving rise to another legal issue: whether or not the scent of marijuana alone is enough to serve as probable cause for either a warrantless search of someone's vehicle or as the sole basis for a warrant.
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Can Blood Tests Be Challenged In Court When Charged With A DUI?

Posted on: 26 August 2016

When you are suspected of drinking and driving, it's possible that the police will have you take a blood test to determine what your blood alcohol content (BAC) levels are. Fortunately, it's possible for this evidence to be thrown out so it cannot be used in court. With the help of DUI defense attorney, you can get the results of the test dismissed one of three ways. The Police Didn't Have A Warrant
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