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16Dec 2015

What Questions Should I Ask My Defense Attorney?

When you are choosing an attorney to help you defend yourself, there are some key questions you should be asking. At The Law Offices of C Jordan Handy, we will give you accurate, thoughtful and meaningful answers to any questions you may have. Among the questions you should ask there are the following which are most important: How long have you been working...

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16Dec 2015

In Minnesota Your Protections Are Greater If You Do Drugs?

The State of Minnesota has passed a law allowing a warrantless search by breathalyzer. This means that if you are suspected of DUI you must submit to a breathalyzer test or face potential additional charges and arrest. However, other drugs are not detected by breathalyzer. Most other drugs are detected by blood and/or urine tests. These tests are not mandated by law in Minnesota so you...

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16Dec 2015

Even Without Sobriety Tests, Juries Are Increasingly Likely To Convict

There was a case in California recently where a driver was charged with DUI, apparently operating under the influence of Meth. The perpetrator was so vocal and unruly (shouting after the incident, which left a cyclist paralyzed) that she was immediately taken into custody and no sobriety tests were conducted. At the hospital, a bag of Meth was discovered on her person. She claimed at trial...

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16Dec 2015

How Much Can I Toke Before It's A DUI?

With eleven states now legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana, those who use the drug need to ask themselves "Am I OK to drive?" You have the same responsibilities with marijuana as you do with alcohol to protect yourself and others from harm. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has determined, from statistics, that after alcohol, marijuana is the next most common psychoactive substance found to be...

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16Dec 2015

Don't Draw Attention To Yourself

You should never break the law, but drawing attention to yourself when you do just makes things worse. Recently, a man in California decided to celebrate by setting off fireworks at a party. The neighbors heard the sound and thought it may be a gun so they called the police. When the police arrived they did not find any weapons, just a celebration with fireworks....

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