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5 Reasons a DUI Trial May Be Delayed
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
A DUI trial may not be something you'd want to drag out, but there are many ways a drunken driving case can stall in court. Don't be surprised to wait months...
Can a Fake Twitter Account Get You Arrested?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
A fake Twitter account can potentially lead to real criminal consequences, beginning with your arrest. Just ask Jacob L. Elliott, 36, who was arrested after...
Do You Have to Disclose DUI Arrests, Convictions on Job Applications?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Getting a DUI is an embarrassing experience, but maybe not as embarrassing as having to relive your drunken driving arrest on a job application.Not all drunken...
What Is Community Service? When Can You Get It?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Community service isn't something you have to be ordered to do, but for many it is an alternative to jail time.However, not every act of community work will...
In Fla., 'Stand Your Ground' Now Applies to Warning Shots Too
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Florida has clarified its "Stand Your Ground" law with a new bill, expanding its protection to warning shots as well as the use of actual force. Florida Gov....
12 Angry Hipsters: Are Young, White Jurors Harder on Defendants?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Hipsters are filtering into every aspect of urban life, even criminal juries. In fact, some New York City defense attorneys have begun to notice a disturbing...