Kerry Kennedy is on trial in a New York courtroom . The charge is driving under the influence of a generic form of Ambien . Most folks don’t realize they can be charged with driving under the influence of a prescribed medication. Ms. Kennedy’s defense is that she was rushing off to the gym
February 2014
Should Inmates Seek Clemency On Low Level Drug Crimes
The U.S. Justice Department is taking a new approach on drug crimes. The department is encouraging low level convicted drug dealers to request clemency . Clemency would allow up to 12,000 inmates to be released early . The federal system is making the move to save money on the costs it takes to house a…
Will Your Circadian Rhythm Effect Your Field Sobriety Tests ?
Face it most drunk driving arrests (DUI) are made between midnight and 4:00 A.M. Los Angeles DUI lawyer Lawrence Taylor posted about the effects of the your circadian rhythm and the field sobriety tests . Your circadian rhythm is basically your body clock. It stands to reason that if your are doing a…
Don’t talk Yourself Into A Jail Cell
Denver , Colorado DUI attorney Jay Tiftickjian wrote a recent blog post on " It never pays to talk to the police". I agree 100 % . One reason citizens talk to police is that is the way we are wired. We are brought up to believe the police will help us if we explain the…
Judge Sophia Crawford’s Qualifications for Juvenile Judge
Here is the latest submission by Judge Sophia Crawford for Juvenile Court Judge . All candidates are invited to submit their qualifications. They will be unedited and appear as submitted. My name is Sophia Crawford and I am currently serving as the Davidson County Juvenile Court Judge. I am asking for your vote on May…