There are many things that come to mind about drunk-driving traffic stops. Trying to figure out what to do and what will happen can be challenging. You have to consider the specific scenario that you are in so that you can make the most strategic decisions.One of the...
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Month: August 2019
Serious penalties exist for theft of a motor vehicle
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Aug 22, 2019 | Theft & Property Crimes
Theft laws are meant to deter people from trying to take things that don't belong to them. For some offenses, such as those involving low value items, the penalties might not seem very serious. Once you start looking into the higher value items, such as vehicles, you...
Know your rights when police want to conduct a search
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Aug 16, 2019 | Drug Charges
Many people have heard about police officers coming to search a home or business. If you are ever faced with this situation, you need to know about your constitutional rights. According to the Fourth Amendment, you have very specific rights when the police want to...
What is the horizontal gaze nystagmus test in DUI stops?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Aug 6, 2019 | Drunk Driving
There are several tests that are part of the standardized field sobriety test that are used to help police officers determine the impairment of a driver. One of these tests is the horizontal gaze nystagmus test. This one has to do with how your eyes react when you are...
Fourth Amendment rights might be diluted in probation and parole
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Aug 1, 2019 | Parole & Probation
When you are stopped by police officers, you need to know your rights. There are several things to remember in these cases. One of the primary ones is that you have the right to remain silent. This is usually a good idea -- but you need to be clear when you take that...