Fighting For My Reputation

• Why Using A Medical Condition As A DUI Defense May Not Actually Be Helpful

  16 May 2017

  There are several things people can do to defend against a DUI charge, and one that some choose to do is to claim to have a medical condition that only made it appear as if they were drunk or negatively influenced the results of blood alcohol testing. While this can be effective in some cases, more often than not it will backfire. Here's why that is and some better options for handling a DUI charge.

• You Can Be Charged With Driving While Intoxicated With Caffeine Being The Culprit

  15 May 2017

  Some people swear that they cannot begin a day without drinking a cup of coffee. That first cup of coffee often leads to more cups of coffee throughout the day. Coffee connoisseurs say that coffee keeps them going as they begin their activities of daily living. However, coffee contains caffeine, which is a drug. While it is rare, you can potentially be charged by an officer for driving while intoxicated with caffeine being the culprit.

• Summer DUI Checkpoints: Know How To Handle Them

  14 May 2017

  One of the frequently-spotted features of summer driving is the DUI checkpoint -- which may scare you, even if you aren't driving while intoxicated. After all, you never know if the police officer stopping you will sniff out the beer you had with dinner and start a more in-depth investigation. So how do you handle a DUI checkpoint? Can you just turn around? Here's what you should know. Police aren't usually looking solely for intoxicated drivers.

• Pleading For Mercy: Plea Bargaining And You

  11 May 2017

  For those arrested on criminal charges, your attorney will be an outstanding source of guidance and information during the time leading up to the trial. At some point, before you have been formally sentenced, you may find yourself the recipient of an offer from the district attorney's office. This offer from "the state" will specify that you are pleading to a certain offense for a reduced sentence. This means you will move immediately to the sentencing phase and skip the trial altogether.

• Thinking Of Filing A Personal Injury Lawsuit? Adhere To These Dos And Don'ts

  11 May 2017

  If you suffered an injury that you believe to be due to someone else's negligence, then you may be considering filing a personal injury lawsuit. This is a good way to recover the compensation you are owed in order to pay your medical bills, make up for any wages lost due to the injury, and account for your pain and suffering. While you navigate the lawsuit process, from finding a lawyer to actually having a judge hear your case, make sure you follow these dos and don'ts to increase your chances of success.