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Month: April 2019 Archives

DUI Don’ts: What you shouldn’t do if you’re stopped

On behalf of Dod Law, APC posted in DUI on Thursday, April 25, 2019. If you are stopped in Southern California and a police officer claims that you’ve been weaving or driving recklessly, they may ask that you take a breath test. A breath test is one of a few ways to determine the blood alcohol content of your body at that moment. It’s not always 100% accurate, but it does give the police an idea of your level of intoxication, if any. When you get stopped for a DUI, there are some things that you should not do if you want to protect your rights and best interests. Here are three things you should avoid doing when you’re pulled…


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Innocent Until Proven Guilty in Domestic Violence Disputes

On behalf of Dod Law, APC posted in Domestic Violence on Monday, April 22, 2019. It is important to remember that domestic violence is a criminal charge, and the prosecutor must prove every element of the charge with evidence beyond a reasonable doubt. Did the alleged violence activity occur? Was there requisite intent? The prosecutor must make these showings, relying on evidence such as witness testimony or circumstantial evidence. Like other criminal investigations, police who respond to the scene of a domestic violence allegation must make a credibility call after their investigation. This call determines whether the accused will be arrested and charged with domestic violence. In a recent example, Antonio Brown, a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was…


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