Can you block the prosecution’s evidence in your drug case?
If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, you’ve probably got a lot of questions about what the process entails and your likelihood of beating of the prosecution. That’s understandable, and it’s important to ask those questions, even if you think that the...
Premises liability in Delaware, explained
You have probably heard about lawsuits involving someone who tripped and fell on a wet floor or uneven sidewalk and got badly injured. Have you ever wondered what the legal theory behind slip-and-fall accidents is in Delaware? This is an area of personal injury law...
Was your elderly loved one sedated against their will?
Sometimes a nursing home resident becomes combative. For example, if a resident has bipolar disorder and is going through a manic phase, they may become physically violent towards other residents or staff members. A bipolar resident who has become violent may need a...
What is considered domestic violence in Delaware
Domestic violence situations can sometimes escalate quickly and can lead to criminal charges not expected by those involved. If you have been accused of domestic violence, you may end up quickly facing negative impacts on your job, relationships and home life which is...
What happens during a field sobriety test?
Flashing lights in your rearview mirror can send you on a panicked spiral where you start to question everything you did before right now. As the officer approaches your vehicle, you may be reciting to yourself where you were, where you are going and how many drinks...
The penalties for aggressive driving in Delaware
The major purpose of traffic laws is to avoid collisions, which is why the courts punish anyone who ignores them. A person is guilty of aggressive driving when they commit more than three driving offenses in one go. Aggressive driving charges can result in costly...
How can I reinstate my license after a DUI conviction?
Losing your driving privileges for driving under the influence (DUI) can be challenging. Having a DUI conviction does not mean you won’t be able to drive again, but you will need to comply with specific requirements to get back behind the wheel. In Delaware, there are...
Spring’s arrival brings increased motorcycle safety concerns
A select group of individuals driving on Delaware’s varied roadways shares a common affinity with peers across the country. And that demographic garners a spotlight just around this time every year, with winter having faded away and summer rapidly approaching. Today’s...
Traffic stops, drug charges and the Fourth Amendment
Many drug charges arise out of simple traffic stops. For example, a young man will be driving home when a police car flashes its lights and directs him to pull over. The officer steps out of the car and tells the man he ran a stop sign, or perhaps that one of his tail...
Delaware man faces ninth DUI charge
A Delaware man was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol for the ninth time on the night of July 19 after he allegedly lost control of his SUV and crashed in Kent County. After being taken into custody at the scene, the 63-year-old Dover resident was...
