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Did I say too much during a DUI traffic stop?

DAPHNE ALABAMA CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG

When police officers pull people over on suspicion of a driving under the influence (DUI) violation, their focus is often on gathering evidence. In some cases, a defense attorney can exclude some of their statements from criminal proceedings. They start by asking pointed questions or by trying to act companionable.

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3 ways that people successfully fight drunk driving charges

Valdosta Law Blog

Many people mistakenly believe that it is impossible to defend against impaired driving charges, but there are many people who do so successfully every year, and a significant portion of them employ one of the three defense strategies below.

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When is a search leading to a drug charge a legal search?

DAPHNE ALABAMA CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG

The officers then seize those drugs as evidence. Those facing drug charges in Alabama often worry that the state’s evidence will automatically lead to a conviction. However, some defendants can avoid a conviction by challenging evidence gathered during an illegal search.