What Police Look for in an OVI

(PSA - First of all, take an Uber or Lyft when in doubt. Most judges will tell you that an Uber or Lyft would have been cheaper than receiving an OVI charge and going to court. Even if the Uber smells...

Types of Pleas

In criminal law, the vast majority of cases end in a plea bargain of one type or another. Very few cases end up going to trial, so at some point a plea offer will likely be offered. What are the types...

Talking to Police

If you are ever the subject of any police investigation, whether it’s a felony or a misdemeanor, talking to the police is generally a bad idea and can carry devastating consequences. Both defense counsel...

Search Warrant Exceptions

​Police officers have an incredibly tough job to do at times. Some people call them heroes. But when they show up with a search warrant or turn on their lights to pull your car over, the last thing you...

You have the right to remain silent

“You have the right to remain silent” is a phrase synonymous with any show involving law enforcement. It’s been said on Law and Order and other police shows for years and most of us think it means what...

Plea or Not to Plea

Many people think it is very easy to reject a plea offer if they have done nothing wrong. However, innocent people can still be found guilty. Many people do not take a reduced plea because they are guilty,...