Drug Distribution
October 3, 2009
The second major drug offense in the District of Columbia is the felony charge of drug distribution or possession with intent to distribute (PWID) – what we generally refer to as “drug dealing.” In order to secure a… Read More
DUI/DWI: Trial Issues
September 24, 2009
If the defendant is not eligible for diversion and if either there is no Motion to Suppress or the Motion to Suppress is denied, then the defendant faces trial. As described in earlier entries, there are two things… Read More
DUI/DWI: Litigating a Motion to Suppress
September 23, 2009
In ruling on a Motion to Suppress in a DUI/DWI case, the court will look at the “totality of the circumstances” affecting the police officer’s decision to stop, arrest, and test the defendant. Defense counsel will therefore challenge… Read More
DUI/DWI: What is a Motion to Suppress?
September 22, 2009
If diversion is not an option for a client charged with DUI/DWI, the next step — also pre-trial — is to look at the legality of the stop. In other words, why did the police officer pull over… Read More
DUI/DWI Diversion Program
September 21, 2009
Getting pulled over for drunk driving can be an unsettling experience for most people. For many clients, the experience represents the first time they’ve ever been arrested. Being charged with DUI or DWI is even worse. So it… Read More
Chemical Test Refusals Under DC’s DUI/DWI Statutes
September 19, 2009
Assuming you have not been in an accident, you can refuse to take a breath, blood, or urine test in the District of Columbia after being pulled over by a police officer for suspicion of driving while intoxicated… Read More
