A motion to suppress is a legal request made by the defense in a criminal case to exclude certain evidence from being used against them in court. In other words, the motion seeks to prevent the prosecution from using the affected evidence during a trial. Common...
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Month: September 2023
Why do people file false domestic violence charges?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Sep 20, 2023 | Domestic Violence
A false domestic violence claim can throw your life into disarray, especially if you didn’t see it coming. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for someone you once loved, or still do, to falsely accuse you of assaulting them. And if this happens, it is in your best...
Are breathalyzers always accurate?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Sep 11, 2023 | Drunk Driving
A breathalyzer measures how much alcohol is in the air one breathes out, which is an estimate of the amount of alcohol in the blood. Therefore, a breathalyzer measures blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The police can use the results of the test to make an arrest for...
Can digital evidence benefit your criminal defense?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Sep 4, 2023 | Theft & Property Crimes
When charged with a serious crime like theft or robbery, you can be sure the prosecution is doing everything possible to gather evidence implicating you. Traditionally, that means collecting fingerprints or biological matter proving your involvement in a crime. Today,...