I walked into court yesterday and saw a defense attorney in a somewhat heated argument with a prosecutor. After a few minutes, I learned the defense attorney was mad that his client's case could not be resolved that day. I then went on to find out the attorney's client had flown down from New Jersey … read more »
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What Is a PR Bond
& Should You Get One?
A P.R. bond, also known as a personal recognizance bond, is a type of bail bond that does not require the defendant to pay any money upfront. Instead, the court issues an order releasing the defendant from custody on the condition that they will appear for all scheduled court appearances. If the defendant fails to … read more »
The increasing use of ignition interlock devices
As an attorney who handles a lot of DWI cases, I am aware of recent trends in DWI bond conditions and probation. Lately, I have seen an increase in the use of ignition interlock devices. These devices are installed in your vehicle, and you are required to blow into them to start your vehicle and … read more »
Why You Should Never Represent Yourself
As a criminal defense attorney Lance Turnbow is in various courts almost every day. There are things he sees that he finds troubling and probably the most troubling is what happens to people who try to represent themselves. Lance sees a lot of criminal defendants who try to represent themselves in court. Even misdemeanor charges … read more »
Interesting Drug Case Victory
I recently won a suppression hearing for a defendant charged with possessing marijuana and a controlled substance. The facts were interesting but not uncommon. Driver stopped for driving "in the back of the Goodwill parking lot after the store was closed". The reason for the stop...lots of recent thefts at Goodwill. On direct examination, the … read more »