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Guest Blog written by Kelly Wright. Other than the obvious legal reasons, why do we need to carry auto insurance? Most consumers dread paying insurance premiums. After all, they can become overwhelming when you add them all up; homeowner’s insurance/renters insurance, health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability and then car insurance. While we may…

“You understand that being under the influence, of alcohol or drugs, or both, impairs your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Therefore, it is extremely dangerous to human life to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or both. If you continue to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,…

Off to the airport I go. Again. Today, I am bound for Boston. While I am there, I plan to visit the Old North Church, and walk the Freedom Trail. I will find some great chowda at Legal Seafoods, and have a hotdog or two at Fenway Park. None of those are the reason I…

The Westboro Baptist Church is coming to town. These horrible people delight in staging “protests” at the funerals of American soldiers. These demonstrations feature picket signs with such slogans as “God Hates Fags,” “You’re Going to Hell” and “God Loves Dead Soldiers.” They are coming to picket at the funeral of U.S. Army Spc. Jordan…

When I was young, cheaters in baseball were rare. Sure, there was a Gaylord Perry and his greaseball. Perry, a truly exceptional pitcher, won over 300 games in the 60’s, 70’s and early 80’s, with the help of a little Vaseline. “Gaylord is a very honorable man,” Cleveland Indians president Gabe Paul once said. “He…

I was pushed for time today, so I swung into a burger joint for a quick lunch. Seated in the lobby were two men, at different tables, loudly complaining about the Casey Anthony verdict. One was absolutely irate. “That’s what’s wrong with the Court System in this County,” he ranted. “You’re innocent until proven guilty!…

For the most part, people call me for help after they have already been arrested. One of my first tasks is learning what the police know about my client and his or her case. A good starting point is often to ask, “Well, what did you tell them?” The answer to this question is often…

Defenses related to the admissibility of the prosecution’s breath testing evidence. If you did submit to a State administered breath test, the prosecution must prove that at the time of your test the electronic equipment was in proper working order, that it had been properly maintained, and that the breath test was conducted in a…

I read with great interest my friend, defense attorney Brian Tannebaum’s blog post yesterday about not commenting on the Casey Anthony case. Brian has chosen not to share his views publicly on the most compelling criminal trial going on in America today. Instead, he urged lawyers, let the case be decided on its own merits,…

No Longer ‘Flirtin’ with Disaster in Port St. Lucie DUI charges have been dismissed against Molly Hatchet lead guitarist David Hlubek. The Office of the State Attorney has abandoned its accusation of drunk driving after the trial judge agreed with defense counsel that the deputy broke the law when he stopped Mr. Hlubek’s car without…