Monthly Archives: April 2013

Why is it especially important to call a Lawyer within 10 days of a DUI arrest?

A request for a formal review of the suspension of your driver’s license MUST be made within 10 days of your arrest. If you miss this deadline, your right to contest your suspension WILL be waived and the suspension will begin after the 10th day. A lawyer can file the appropriate paperwork to protect your […]

Is there a fee for the initial consultation?

No. If you have questions, I will review your case with you without charge.

What if I think the police violated my rights?

If your Constitutional rights were violated and an appropriate motion to suppress is filed, the Judge may throw out some or all of the evidence against you. Did the police have a valid reason to stop you? Did they have the right to detain you? Did they have probable cause to arrest you? Was their […]

Why is it important to contact a Lawyer right away if I am accused of a crime?

In most cases, even though the police have arrested you, the State Attorney’s Office must decide at an “invest” if they are actually going to charge you with a crime. Even if you were not arrested, the police often forward cases to the State for a similar investigation. During these early crucial stages it is […]