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Allocution Blues

by Brian Mahany
An allocution is a criminal defendant’s opportunity to address the court prior to the imposition of sentence.  Although always important, the defendant’s allocution becomes critical if there is no binding plea agreement in place.
Most cases resolve by plea agreements - the prosecutor and the defendant (through his lawyer) discuss the relative strengths and …

October 18, 2009 – 6:18 pm | By admin | Posted in Criminal Defense | Tagged , | Comments (1)

Drunk Driving (OWI) — Will I go to jail and for how long?

What kind of jail and suspension of driving privileges can I expect? This is a common question we are frequently asked.
A first offense Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) charge is not criminal. The penalties do not include jail. The court, however, is required to levy a fine (called a forfeiture) and the offense carries a 6 …

June 11, 2009 – 1:25 am | By admin | Posted in Drunk Driving | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)