In all 50 states, if you drive, implied consent laws apply to you. The idea is that driving is a privilege, not a right, and every driver must guard against property damage, personal injury and loss of life. So, if you’re pulled over for suspected intoxication, you...
Empower Yourself, Know Your Rights
Andrew Christie
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Can I get my license back if I was arrested for DUI?
If you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and it is your first DUI offense within five years, you will receive an immediate administrative suspension of your driver’s license. The administrative suspension will last for 90 days. During this time,...
Can police search your rental self-storage unit?
The Fourth Amendment protects your right to privacy in your home, vehicle and other property. It may also apply to your self-storage unit under certain circumstances. Warrants The Fourth Amendment’s prohibition on unreasonable search and seizure and your privacy...
What if I am accused of DUI for marijuana use?
In Kansas City and across Missouri, the legalization of recreational marijuana use was viewed as a positive in many ways. Despite that, there are still concerns about the legalization in terms of driving under the influence. Drivers who have used marijuana will face...
Can an officer search my vehicle for drugs without a warrant?
Under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, you are protected from warrantless searches by law enforcement officials in places where you have a reasonable expectation of privacy (e.g., your home). It can be difficult to determine which places warrant...
When do I have to let the police come into my house?
Seeing a police officer at your door can be scary. Even if you haven’t done anything wrong, the presence of a police officer can make you uneasy. It is natural to get anxious when in an unexpected situation involving a police officer. This anxiety may cause you to...
You can say no to a field sobriety test
A DUI conviction can have consequences that effect all areas of your life. You face harm to your reputation and career, loss of your driving privileges, large fines and even potential jail time. After asking for your name and identification at a DUI stop, a police...
Building a strong defense against felony charges
Serious, overwhelming, stressful and scary: These are all ways to describe what it is like to face a felony charge. From the moment you are charged, the prosecution is working diligently on building a case against you. Thus, it is pertinent that you work as quickly...
Will the TSA arrest me for marijuana?
Flying has never been more frustrating and stressful than it is today. With historic demand and historically low levels of staffing, the airline industry constantly faces travel debacles. If you are unfortunate enough to have one layover, you may find that a single...
Can you argue self-defense in your battery case?
In the blink of an eye, a domestic argument can turn into a physical altercation. When someone ends up injured in one of these disputes, then the police might be called, and you might find yourself in handcuffs accused of battery. What are your defense options if this...