You may have wondered what would happen if you were pulled over by the police and asked to do a field sobriety test. You should know that it is possible for a sober person to fail these tests. You may refuse to participate in a field sobriety test, but such a refusal will result in a trip to the station. If you are ever in this position, you need to consider whether you are physically able to pass these tests. [Read More]

Enjoying an alcoholic drink is something that many adults enjoy, but when you consume too much and then try to operate a vehicle it can lead to trouble. Having a few drinks and then driving can be a slippery slope- everyone metabolizes alcohol differently, and each state has their own threshold for driving under the influence. It can be hard to determine your limit-- you may feel completely alert and cognizant after a couple of drinks, but your blood alcohol content (BAC) may qualify you for a charge of driving under the influence (DUI). [Read More]

Now that your local district attorney has filed criminal charges against you, it is important that you understand the defense options that your attorney can use to prove your innocence during your court trial. Below is some basic information on five criminal defense strategies and an example of when each of them is used: Criminal Defense Strategy 1: Automatism The automatism defense strategy is used in a situation where your body takes an action that you do not have any conscious control over. [Read More]