After being arrested for a misdemeanor criminal offense, some thoughts which come to mind might include, “It’s only a misdemeanor, so it’s not that serious. I can handle the charges on my own, I don’t need a lawyer.” Since misdemeanors are not as serious as felonies, many people consider such crimes as merely minor in nature. However, there is no such thing as a minor criminal offense. Whether you ...
With the recent iOS12 update, an app called “Shortcuts” enables iPhone users to set up a series of actions through voice command. One user from Arizona, Robert Petersen, created an add-on named “Police” which provides drivers with an increased sense of security in the event of a traffic stop by law enforcement. All you have to say is, “Hey Siri, I’m getting pulled over.” Once activated, the ...
In recent years, the use of body cameras by law enforcement has grown more and more commonplace. The main objectives were to protect residents from overly aggressive officers during arrests—especially after several cases of officer-involved shootings in the United States—and to shield police officers from any unfounded complaints by suspects and witnesses. Although these miniature cameras ...
After getting arrested for a DWI in Texas, there are certain things you need to do to protect your rights and future. However, there are many mistakes people commonly make that can actually hurt their case. To avoid further legal trouble, it is critical to learning what these mistakes are. The following are the most common mistakes people make after a Texas DWI arrest: Not doing anything about ...
One of the most common pieces of evidence used in DWI cases are breath tests. While it is not illegal to drive with alcohol in your stomach, it is only illegal if it impairs your ability to drive or if your BAC is at or above the legal limit of .08%. Thus, the best way to prove a DWI case is to test someone’s BAC. However, mouth alcohol that +-is a common factor that can throw off a breath test. ...
In the event of a traffic stop due to suspicion of DWI , the police officer may ask the driver to step out of the vehicle and perform several tests, commonly known as field sobriety tests (FSTs). These tests are administered to determine a motorist’s level of intoxication. The three most common FSTs include the following: The walk-and-turn The one-leg stand The horizontal gaze nystagmus However, ...
While the holidays may be filled with joy, cheer, and celebration for many people, they are also unfortunately subject to a sharp increase in certain types of crime. On this blog, we examine three crimes that occur more commonly during the holidays, and how to help avoid yourself from falling victim to one of them. Shoplifting Retail stores frequently stock up on inventory and make sure the ...
