Seeking the advice of a licensed attorney for your DUI case is not an admission of guilt; it is simply your right to have proper legal representation throughout the process. Entering the battle unarmed, regardless of your guilt or innocence, could be devastating.
If you were pulled over unexpectedly, you may have rights that you don’t know you have. For example, did the police officer even have probable cause to pull you over?
There are several grounds upon which a criminal appeal can be filed. These include improper exclusion or admission of evidence, incorrect jury instructions, false arrest, juror misconduct, and sentencing errors.
Depending on where you live, your decision to decline a field sobriety test may or may not have any consequences. Unlike the chemical test (breathalyzer) which is mandatory, a field sobriety test is much less reliable and inconclusive.
Have you ever been arrested before? Even if you have, if the charge was not identical, you may have plenty of questions about what will happen now and what options you have. A criminal defense attorney has the expertise to explain what to expect.
If, once a couple is married, they decide they want a contract to protect them in case of death or divorce; it is possible to come up with a post-nuptial agreement that can be legally binding if Statute of Frauds conditions are met.