You should take your arraignment very seriously. Not only is it the first time you'll formally hear the charges you face and get to tell the court that you're innocent or guilty, but it is also when the judge determines if you'll be granted bail,...
Just because you have been released from jail on a bail bond doesn’t mean your life will go back to being completely normal. You’ve only been released from jail. Official criminal charges against you will still impact your living over the next few months. You...
Every parent who has an infant knows that they’re supposed to have a car seat installed in their vehicle. They even know that it’s state law. What some parents don’t know is how important the car seat is and the consequences of having a car...
In this day and age, you can’t afford to not be aware of your surroundings. It doesn’t matter if you’re strolling around the block near your home or walking across a busy parking lot after getting groceries, you must be aware of your surroundings.The world...
Drunk driving is always bad, but getting caught driving while under the influence of alcohol while using a friend’s car, things become even more complicated.If you were simply pulled over, the issues associated with the fact you were in a friend’s car may be minimal....
One of the very first things you’re told when you’re arrested in Prince George County is that you have the right to remain silent. It’s very clearly stated during the Miranda Rights which will be recited to you every single time you’re arrested.In nearly all...
If you are ever arrested, you want to make sure you are cooperative with the police. At the same time, you want to make sure they are not overstepping their boundaries to step on your rights.“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say...
Preparing for court, specifically as a defendant, can be very nerve-racking. It might seem like an odd comparison, but think of it like an interview. You need to appear professional and mature. You must be honest. You cannot let emotion overcome you.How To Dress...
Dogs love their owners and want to be with them all the time. In an attempt to keep our dogs happy, many of us take them with us when we run errands. On cold days, this isn’t an issue, but now that we’re on the...
The Fourth of July is one of those holidays when everyone likes to cut loose and really relax. Most of us get to enjoy a long weekend which means we tend to drink a little more than we normally would. The fact that many of...