When you're facing a criminal charge for destroying or stealing someone's property, you might have several sentence components handed down upon a conviction. These may include incarceration or probation, fines, court costs and restitution. While most of these are...
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Month: March 2020
Breath-testing for marijuana impairment is controversial
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Mar 20, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Not all cases of impaired driving have to do with alcohol. In some cases, drugs are the culprit. One of these, marijuana, is causing a stir more than some of the others. With the increase in people who are using marijuana and its derivatives, the rate of drivers who...
Drug addiction can lead to repeated criminal activity
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Mar 13, 2020 | Drug Charges
People who are facing a drug charge often need to get help for an underlying addiction -- but the criminal justice system in the United States isn't really equipped to handle that. Instead, the courts focus heavily on punishments. While this does impose consequences...
Probation and parole aren’t serving their intended purpose
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Mar 6, 2020 | Parole & Probation
Many people see probation as a suitable alternative to incarceration, but they don't realize just how difficult it is to meet the requirements of the program. In many cases, individuals will use plea deals to work out an arrangement that enables them to be placed on...