Criminal Law FAQ

Questions About DUI/DWI

• What does a person mean by the term “Drunk Driving”?
• Can a person be guilty of drunk driving if he only had one drink?
• What is “blood-alcohol concentration” or “blood-alcohol level”?
• What is the prosecutor’s role in a drunk-driving case?
• Can I refuse a Breathalyzer® test?
• What is the Role of Probation in Drunk Driving Sentencing?
• Are breath-test results always accurate?
• What if I lose my license but continue to drive?
• How can I get automobile insurance after a drunk-driving conviction?
• What is the punishment for drunk driving?
• How can I get to work if I cannot drive?
• What is the best way to beat a drunk-driving charge?
• If I simply intend to plead guilty, why do I need a lawyer?
• Is driving over the speed limit a crime?

Other Legal Questions

• Are all illegal drugs treated equally when it comes to punishing drug dealers?
• Wouldn’t longer sentences mean less overall crime?
• What is parole? When might it be granted?
• Is there a way to punish a criminal before he actually commits the crime he is planning?
• What is the role of the federal government in criminal law?
• Are grand jury proceedings secret?
• Are there special crimes to control children’s behavior?
• How does a district attorney decide which criminals to charge?
• What is the difference between rape and sexual assault?
• Can only businesspersons be charged with white collar crimes?

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