The Difference Between Two Types Of Possession

Drug cases often turn on whether the defendant was in possession of a controlled substance or paraphernalia, and most people think this requires the prosecution to show that the defendant had something on their person. But there are actually two types of possession as...

Two Keys To Being Put On Probation

The idea of spending any amount of time behind bars is scary. That is why so many criminal defendants negotiate a plea and agree to go on probation. The point of probation is that if you are successful you receive the benefit of your bargain, which in many cases...

The Three Consequences Of Refusing A Breath Test

Being charged with DUI means that you have been pulled over, asked to take a field sobriety and breath test, and that the test result showed the level of alcohol in your system was over the legal limit. The breath test is the most common way for police to determine if...

One Good Reason To Have Your Records Expunged

How many times have you gone online and searched yourself or a friend? Are you surprised at what information turns up on the search, or is it what you expect? If you have ever seen an ad pop up while playing a game on your iPhone, you know that there are services out...