After you have had a warrant issued for your arrest, you may wonder if you should turn yourself in. One option is to wait for the authorities to arrive and arrest you. However, you may decide to turn yourself in beforehand.
When to Not Turn Yourself In
You do not have to turn yourself in unless there are pending charges and you have a warrant for your arrest. For example, if you committed a crime and feel guilty, but the police do not have proof that you committed the crime, they won’t have anything to hold you on and will simply not arrest you. Read More»
The term blood alcohol concentration (BAC) comes up often when discussing driving under the influence (DUI) issues. You should know that this term can apply to two very different measurement methods and that the results are far from reliable. Read on to learn more.
Breathalyzer Results and BAC
Many people, law enforcement and judicial personnel included, use the results of the breathalyzer interchangeably with an actual blood test. The breathalyzer is a portable device used to measure the presence of alcohol in the air you breathe out. Read More»
The arrest of a loved one can be a traumatic experience that you are most likely NOT prepared for. Not only will you have to experience the physical and emotional stress of them committing a crime, but you will also have to deal with the financial ramifications of these legal troubles. Properly understanding the court and bail process is smart if you want your loved one to be released from jail in the easiest manner possible. Read More»
Some couples sail through their divorce with nary a whimper of discontent, but those situations can be rare. When you consider the potential landmines waiting during the divorce process, it’s no wonder that things can get ugly and drag on and on. If you and your spouse don’t agree on one or more divorce issues, mediation might be right for you. Read on and find out if divorce and child custody mediation could bring your divorce to a peaceful resolution Read More»
Even if you’ve been charged with a DUI, this doesn’t mean that you have to accept a DUI. The courts are overburdened and will often do whatever they can to get a plea deal and bring an end to your case as soon as possible. One way in which they accomplish this is by allowing you to plea down to a wet reckless charge.
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