After someone pleads guilty to a crime or gets convicted in court, they face various criminal penalties. Sometimes, instead of incarcerating someone, a judge decides to order probation. Probation is a form of supervised release that allows someone to live in the...
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Month: August 2021
Will a police Breathalyzer test ever be wrong?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Aug 19, 2021 | Drunk Driving
As one of the defining tests during a traffic stop, a Breathalyzer’s findings are taken seriously. If the test comes back over .08% multiple times, then the person driving that vehicle could be arrested and face further blood alcohol testing at the police station....
Could your new car get you busted for drunk driving?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Aug 17, 2021 | Drunk Driving
While that may sound far-fetched, if the much-touted infrastructure bill that has already passed the Senate passes the House and is signed into law, that could actually occur. One of the provisions in the bill calls for new requirements for new vehicles to use...
What is domestic violence and what can be done to stop it?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Aug 5, 2021 | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence may be terrifying for the victim. The partner who acts violently against their family member may do so as a way of controlling them. Domestic violence can involve physical force, emotional abuse or sexual assaults. A charge of domestic violence may...