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What if Title IX misconduct charges are false? The accused may believe that, but the other side won't. The purpose of a hearing is for the accused to present the facts as they see them. Attorney Terrell Jackson had a client who went to a wedding with his girlfriend. They had a few drinks and went back to the dorm and something happened, so to speak. Later on the girlfriend said she was drunk and t...

Our guest today is criminal defense attorney Jordan Holmes with Jordan Holmes Law in Orlando, FL. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, what you do next matters. Early legal intervention can determine whether your case is reduced, dismissed, or taken to trial. Jordan Holmes Law defends clients facing serious criminal charges, including felonies, DUI, and violent offenses. Jordan’s pho...

A DWI offense can be reduced to a lesser offense if a dismissal is not in the cards. Dismissal is priority number one, but the second-best result is a reduction to a charge that is not a DWI. It can be careless driving, defective equipment, or maybe you ran through a stop sign. So Benjamin Law requests an amendment to a lessor charge and the prosecutor has that authority. There are exceptions to t...

With DWI cases, every observation the officer makes is evidence used against you. The officer sees you driving, and they report signs of someone who's impaired. So, they're observing how you stop. Did you stop shortly after lights and sirens? Did you pull over without hitting the curb? The other evidence that's going to be used against you is personal contact. The officer's going to approach your...

What evidence is important in a personal injury case? Good evidence is the backbone of any strong case. It includes photos and videos from the scene, the police report, witness statements, contact information, and your complete medical records showing your treatment. Documentation of lost wages matters, and anything showing how the injury affected your daily life, like a personal journal or statem...

DWI criminal cases can go to trial. However, almost everyone has two cases. There’s the driver's license case and the criminal case, and they are separate cases with different opposing counsel. The criminal case has prosecutors. The driver's license case has the Department of Revenue and different judges in most jurisdictions. We'll go to trial with the criminal case if we have to. We're going to...

Can you transfer if there’s a Title IX investigation? Yes, but it's going to follow you. And believe it or not, you can have a Title IX filed against you even after you graduate if the conduct is alleged to have happened while you were in school. Attorney Terrell Ratliff has had many Title IX cases where the senior just graduated, and there’s a Title IX from something that happened freshman year.

Our guest today is DUI Criminal Defense Attorney Elena Blose at AMB Law in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Her phone number is (786) 686-0263, and her website is https://amb-legal.com/ For over a decade, Elena has been a powerhouse in criminal defense. Known as a fierce negotiator and an uncompromising champion of her clients’ rights, she ensures the State is met with a flawless defense strategy at every tur...

With DWI cases, every observation the officer makes is evidence used against you. The officer sees you driving, and they report signs of someone who's impaired. So, they're observing how you stop. Did you stop shortly after lights and sirens? Did you pull over without hitting the curb? The other evidence that's going to be used against you is personal contact. The officer's going to approach your...

Will a Title IX case stay on your transcripts? If you are found responsible, anything can be negotiated. Attorney Ratliff had a case about a year and a half ago where a client had been found responsible. Three years after the fact, it was still on his transcripts, but he had turned his life around. Attorney Ratliff contacted the school and arranged for the removal, but they had to show a tremendou...

Can you file a claim if you were injured in a hit-and-run accident? Yes, you can, and don't assume you're out of options just because the other driver fled the scene. If you have uninsured motorist coverage, which covers hit-and-run accidents, that coverage can help you. It's also critical to report a hit-and-run to law enforcement right away, even if the driver isn't identified. That official rep...

Our guest is Attorney Casey Brown with Casey Brown Law in the Grand Strand of South Carolina. When your freedom, license, or future is on the line, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney who knows South Carolina law—and the local courts—inside and out. Attorney Brown’s phone number is (843) 594-1888. His website is https://caseybrownlawfirm.com/

Benjamin Law Firm - Call (816) 846-2219 Visit https://www.dwicriminallawcenter.com/ Benjamin Law Firm - DWI & Criminal Defense Lawyers 124 Cunningham Pkwy Suite 102 Belton, MO 64012 (816) 846-2219 A new Missouri law taking effect August 28, 2026, significantly increases mandatory minimum sentences for certain DWI offenses. For a 4th DWI, an aggravated offender faces a Class D felony and must s...

Benjamin Law Firm - Call (816) 846-2219 Visit https://www.dwicriminallawcenter.com/ Benjamin Law Firm - DWI & Criminal Defense Lawyers 124 Cunningham Pkwy Suite 102 Belton, MO 64012 (816) 846-2219 The Supreme Court of Missouri has made a change in the law. In the summer of 2026, they now have made a rule that says you cannot find a warrant on CaseNet anymore. If you were wondering if you have...

Benjamin Law Firm - Call (816) 846-2219 Visit https://www.dwicriminallawcenter.com/ Benjamin Law Firm - DWI & Criminal Defense Lawyers 124 Cunningham Pkwy Suite 102 Belton, MO 64012 (816) 846-2219 In Missouri, it has been very difficult to be removed from the sex offender registry. It’s frustrating for individuals who, for example, were in an unlawful relationship when they were 20 years old,...

Benjamin Law Firm - Call (816) 846-2219 Visit https://www.dwicriminallawcenter.com/ Benjamin Law Firm - DWI & Criminal Defense Lawyers 124 Cunningham Pkwy Suite 102 Belton, MO 64012 (816) 846-2219 There's a new law in Missouri that goes into effect on August 28th of 2026, and it's called Bentley's and Mason's Law. If there's been a driving-while-intoxicated conviction and if there's the death...

Benjamin Law Firm - Call (816) 846-2219 Visit https://www.dwicriminallawcenter.com/ Benjamin Law Firm - DWI & Criminal Defense Lawyers 124 Cunningham Pkwy Suite 102 Belton, MO 64012 (816) 846-2219 There's been a change in the Missouri law that affects individuals who are required to have an ignition interlock device. It used to be you had to have the ignition interlock device installed on any...

Benjamin Law Firm - Call (816) 846-2219 Visit https://www.dwicriminallawcenter.com/ Benjamin Law Firm - DWI & Criminal Defense Lawyers 124 Cunningham Pkwy Suite 102 Belton, MO 64012 (816) 846-2219 If you need to hire a DWI Defense Lawyer, look for someone who not only has been doing DWI defense work for years but also is always attending seminars and learning new science and techniques. The Be...

Benjamin Law Firm - Call (816) 846-2219 Visit https://www.dwicriminallawcenter.com/ Benjamin Law Firm - DWI & Criminal Defense Lawyers 124 Cunningham Pkwy Suite 102 Belton, MO 64012 (816) 846-2219 When should you hire a DWI lawyer after being arrested? You should hire a DWI lawyer right away, and the reason is twofold. The first is your driver's license case. If you provided a breath sample, y...

In a student disciplinary case, do they involve the police? It depends. If there’s a sexual assault or violence, the school will turn it over to the police, whether it be immediately or at some point. It’s worth noting that some schools require subpoenas but if it’s a criminal charge, they can get one in 20 minutes. However, it depends on the school, but they're going to turn over those records at...

Benjamin Law Firm - Call (816) 846-2219 Visit https://www.dwicriminallawcenter.com/ Benjamin Law Firm - DWI & Criminal Defense Lawyers 124 Cunningham Pkwy Suite 102 Belton, MO 64012 (816) 846-2219 The question the Benjamin Law firm often gets is, “Do I need a lawyer if I have a DWI? What if I knew I was intoxicated when driving?” A good lawyer who knows what they're doing will look at your cas...

Benjamin Law Firm - Call (816) 846-2219 Visit https://www.dwicriminallawcenter.com/ Benjamin Law Firm - DWI & Criminal Defense Lawyers 124 Cunningham Pkwy Suite 102 Belton, MO 64012 (816) 846-2219 In a DWI defense case, the Benjamin Law Firm focuses on the officer's credibility. In addition to knowing the science about the breath and blood tests, knowing the law and how to cross-examine a poli...

Benjamin Law Firm - Call (816) 846-2219 Visit https://www.dwicriminallawcenter.com/ Benjamin Law Firm - DWI & Criminal Defense Lawyers 124 Cunningham Pkwy Suite 102 Belton, MO 64012 (816) 846-2219 In Missouri, the DWI blood alcohol concentration threshold is 0.08. If you provided a breath or a blood sample and it tested equal to or above 0.08 blood alcohol content, then it's presumed that you...

Benjamin Law Firm - Call (816) 846-2219 Visit https://www.dwicriminallawcenter.com/ Benjamin Law Firm - DWI & Criminal Defense Lawyers 124 Cunningham Pkwy Suite 102 Belton, MO 64012 (816) 846-2219 Can you get arrested for a DWI if you are under the legal BAC limit in Missouri? Unfortunately, in Missouri, the Benjamin Law Firm has seen prosecutors file charges when someone's blood alcohol conte...

Benjamin Law Firm - Call (816) 846-2219 Visit https://www.dwicriminallawcenter.com/ Benjamin Law Firm - DWI & Criminal Defense Lawyers 124 Cunningham Pkwy Suite 102 Belton, MO 64012 (816) 846-2219 Should you take the roadside sobriety tests? You absolutely have the right to not take those tests, and the cops can't force you. What's helpful to the Benjamin Law Firm in your defense is if you are...