Attorney-client privilege is a celebrated American legal concept that is often cited in television and movies, and mentioned in casual conversations. In fact, it may be one of the most famous rules in the U.S. criminal justice system. Knowing more about how the attorney-client privilege works can help you work with your criminal defense attorney. The better you understand the idea of attorney-client privilege, the better your experience with the criminal justice system is likely to be. [Read More]

Being charged with a DUI can be quite unsettling. However, you are innocent until the prosecutor proves otherwise. Regardless of how hopeless it might seem, there are plenty of defenses available to help you overcome the charges pending against you and walk away with a clean record. To get through your case, ask your lawyer what possible defenses you might be able to use in relation to your charges. Some of the common ones are listed below. [Read More]

If you have been charged with a DUI, then you might be panicking. After all, such accusations can be quite damaging to your reputation and future job prospects. However, it is important that you maintain a level head and approach the situation calmly. Getting Pulled Over As soon as you are pulled over by a police officer, you will want to comply with any of the officer's commands. He may ask you to take a breathalyzer test. [Read More]

If you have been charged with a crime, there are limits to what evidence the government can use against you. Any evidence that the police obtain through a violation of your Constitutional rights will not be allowed into court. There are two principles that courts rely on when considering evidence that was taken unconstitutionally: the exclusionary rule and the "fruit of the poisonous tree" doctrine. Exclusionary Rule The exclusionary rule is the principle that states that any evidence that is obtained by the police in violation of a person's Constitutional rights (usually the Fourth Amendment rights preventing unreasonable searches and seizures) may not be admissible in court. [Read More]