Sunday, September 5th, 2010

Judges Have “Different Role” in DUI Cases?
Most of you out there probably thought that citizens accused of drunk driving were afforded the same constitutional rights as citizens accused of any other crime.  Included in this, presumably, is the right to have a fair and impartial judge hearing your case.
Wrong.  The “DUI Exception to the Constitution” [...]

You’ve been arrested for DUI, but it doesn’t mean that a conviction is automatic.
Do not allow the arresting officer, the prosecutor, or anyone else, pressure you into pleading guilty.
Often skilled police officers cajole a suspect into an admission or incriminating statement that may ultimately be the evidence that will get you convicted.  The U.S. Constitution guarantees [...]