Blog: Ask a Lawyer

Pleading Insanity
Mar 31, 2014

If a Defendant pleads insanity, what are the consequences of a Guilty or Not Guilty verdict?
Breath Test Certification and Why It Can Make Or Break Your Case
Mar 04, 2014

Operating while intoxicated (OWI) charges are normally based on breath test results. However, for these results to be used in court, the police officer must follow strict procedures when performing the breath test in the field.
Why a Jury Trial?
Feb 25, 2014

One of the most important things you can do when taken to court is to plead not guilty and request a jury trial even if you intend to eventually accept a plea agreement. “Why would I do that?” you might ask.
K-9 Sniff Test
Feb 10, 2014

If, during a traffic stop, a police officer detains you until the drug dog can arrive to sniff your car, what should you do?
Knock and Talk
Feb 06, 2014

If police officers knock on your door and ask if they can come inside and talk to you, should you agree to let them come inside?