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3 ways that people successfully fight drunk driving charges

Valdosta Law Blog

However, a surprisingly large percentage of those facing criminal charges in the United States opt to plead guilty. There is no guarantee of leniency from a judge just because someone pleads guilty.

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3 misconceptions people have about Alabama DUI arrests

DAPHNE ALABAMA CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG

They imagine that there is no option other than pleading guilty and believe that their guilty plea will likely mean they will face challenges for years to come. They may convince themselves that their only choice is to plead guilty. People may plead guilty as a way to bypass a traditional criminal trial in Alabama.

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

DAPHNE ALABAMA CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG

People often consider pleading guilty even if they insist that they did not actually break the law. Challenging the inclusion of evidence obtained during an illegal search is one potentially viable defense strategy for those accused of Alabama drug offenses.