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22 November
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What Is a Plea Bargain, and Should You Accept One?

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What Is a Plea Bargain, and Should You Accept One?

The prosecutor or your lawyer tells you that you could make a plea bargain with the state in your criminal case. But you are not sure what a plea bargain is or how it will affect the charges against you. Before you accept a plea bargain, make sure you learn about what you can expect. What Is a Plea Bargain? A plea bargain is a negotiated deal with the prosecutor or district attorney to reduce or change the charges in your criminal case. In exchange, you agree to plead guilty or “no contest” to the reduced charges and do your time. For example,...

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06 November
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Dry Reckless? Wet Reckless? The Meanings You Should Know

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Dry Reckless? Wet Reckless? The Meanings You Should Know

You see the terms “wet reckless” and “dry reckless” thrown around casually in the news and among friends, but it may not be clear what they really mean. When you are facing DUI or DWI charges, you should know your options and the possible sentence you may face if convicted. What Is a Wet Reckless? “Wet reckless” refers to the situation when your lawyer negotiates with the prosecutor to reduce your DUI or DWI charge to a reckless driving charge. If convicted of reckless driving, you would not face mandatory jail time like you would for most DUIs. The penalties are less...

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27 August
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Charged with Both DUI and Drug Crimes? What to Expect

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Charged with Both DUI and Drug Crimes: What to Expect

If you have been charged with both DUI and drug crimes, you probably are wondering what to expect during your case. When someone has multiple criminal charges against them, fighting the charges can be a little complicated and should be handled by a knowledgeable attorney. Different Defenses for Different Charges People charged with both driving under the influence and drug crimes will need their attorney to develop defenses to all of the charges. In a DUI case, the attorney may focus on the accuracy of the breathalyzer test, among other defenses. In a drug crimes case, the attorney may focus on a...

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04 July
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Finding the Right Criminal Defense Attorney for Drug Charges

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Finding the Right Criminal Defense Attorney for Drug Charges

If the prosecutor has charged you with committing a drug crime, your search for the right criminal defense attorney should start now. You have a narrow window of opportunity to find someone who will investigate, mount a strong fight against the charges, and obtain a result that helps you. Does the Attorney Know the System? Ask the attorney about his or her experience fighting drug charges for clients. How long has he or she been practicing, and what did he or she do before practicing law? Finding a lawyer who worked as a prosecutor or district attorney, or even in law enforcement,...

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18 December
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Can I Withdraw My Guilty Plea in My DUI Case?

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Can I Withdraw My Guilty Plea in My DUI Case

You pled guilty to a DUI charge, but now you regret the plea and want to keep fighting. Is it too late to withdraw your plea? If the judge has not accepted your plea or you have not been sentenced, most likely you can still withdraw it easily. If you have been sentenced, you will have a difficult time withdrawing it. Judge has not accepted the plea, or you have not been sentenced If the judge has not accepted your guilty plea, you may withdraw your plea for any reason or no reason. If you have not been sentenced, you may withdraw...

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16 October
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What to Ask Your Lawyer Before You Accept a Plea Deal

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What to Ask Your Lawyer Before You Accept a Plea Deal

You should ask your lawyer a few key questions before you accept a plea deal. Plea deals usually involve a criminal defendant pleading guilty to a lesser crime – such as a citation instead of a misdemeanor or a misdemeanor instead of a felony – to avoid further prosecution. If you accept a plea deal, the lesser crime will appear on your record and you will face the consequences of that crime. Learn about the details of the proposed plea in your case before you agree to accept it. Is this plea the best deal for me? Not every plea ends...

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