Anytime someone gets behind the wheel after a night out, they could face the risk of getting pulled over by police. They might believe they are okay to drive, but a breath test can often pick up even the slightest hints of alcohol. The breath test and even criminal charges do not discriminate by age […]

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During the traffic stop, police may conduct a field sobriety test and eventually charge an individual with a DUI or a DWI. Even so, to escalate from criminal charges to a conviction, the prosecution has to prove that the individual was driving drunk. How exactly do they prove this and potentially obtain a conviction? As […]

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If someone faces criminal charges, the details are often the most important aspect of the case. This is why laws list a range of penalties, depending on the severity of the offense. That is also the courts consider both mitigating and aggravating circumstances. However, you may have heard that some charges come with a “mandatory […]

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