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3 common misconceptions about DUI arrests

DAPHNE ALABAMA CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG

In reality, there are often a variety of potential defense strategies available to DUI defendants. Those who take the time to evaluate their circumstances can sometimes develop a viable defense strategy. Myth: Breath tests are ironclad evidence People tend to put a lot of faith in forensic testing.

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Should I exercise my right to remain silent during a DUI stop?

DAPHNE ALABAMA CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG

Verbally asserting the right to remain silent when an officer begins asking questions during a traffic stop can help people avoid scenarios in which their own words become the main evidence against them. Analyzing that evidence with a skilled legal team can help with the development of an effective DUI defense strategy.

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Coinbase Battles SEC Over Access to Gary Gensler’s Private Communications

Complex Discovery

The crux of the dispute centers on Coinbase’s request for access to private communications from SEC Chair Gary Gensler, which the company deems essential to its defense strategy. cryptocurrency exchange, is currently engaged in a significant legal confrontation with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Experts Call for ‘NATO-Like’ Cyber Defense Against Chinese Hacking

Complex Discovery

The global impact of China’s cyber activities is evident in recent incidents. Editor’s Note: This concise article offers cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals a valuable snapshot of the current cyber threat landscape, particularly concerning China.

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3 ways that people successfully fight drunk driving charges

Valdosta Law Blog

Many people mistakenly believe that it is impossible to defend against impaired driving charges, but there are many people who do so successfully every year, and a significant portion of them employ one of the three defense strategies below.

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When is a search leading to a drug charge a legal search?

DAPHNE ALABAMA CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG

The officers then seize those drugs as evidence. Those facing drug charges in Alabama often worry that the state’s evidence will automatically lead to a conviction. However, some defendants can avoid a conviction by challenging evidence gathered during an illegal search.

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What is constructive possession in a Georgia drug case?

Valdosta Law Blog

How people can fight back There are many different strategies that may work for those accused of constructive possession. They could potentially develop a defense strategy that identifies someone else as the owner of the drugs. Other times, a review of forensic evidence might help the defendant.