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Excerpt from Attorney Ralph Behr’s Book. Street Smarts- Criminal Law 1.01 – UNDER 21 CROWD – DO I HAVE TO CARRY ID ON ME AT ALL TIMES?

UNDER 21CROWD 100 ‘most asked ‘  questions DO I HAVE TO CARRY ID ON ME AT ALL TIMES? No. Should you?  Yes. Some states require that you identify yourself to law enforcement upon demand. It is important that you be able to identify yourself sometimes to protect yourself from arrest.…

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Excerpt from Attorney Ralph Behr’s Book. Street Smarts- Criminal Law 1.01 – CARS AND COPS – CAN I GET A D.U.I. ON A BICYCLE?

CARS AND COPS 100 ‘most asked‘  questions CAN I GET A D.U.I. ON A BICYCLE? Yes. You can lose your drivers’ license if you are riding a bicycle impaired. Although a bicycle is not a motor powered vehicle, in most states the DUI statutes provide the same punishments for operating…

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Excerpt from Attorney Ralph Behr’s Book. Street Smarts- Criminal Law 1.01 – CARS AND COPS – Can the Police Search My Car Without a Warrant?

CARS AND COPS 100 ‘most asked‘  questions CAN THE POLICE SEARCH MY CAR WITHOUT A WARRANT? Yes. If a police officer makes a lawful traffic stop he can search your car. A lawful stop means the officer has at a minimum a reasonable belief that you have violated a criminal…

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Excerpt from Attorney Ralph Behr’s Book. Street Smarts- Criminal Law 1.01 – CARS AND COPS – Can the Police Search My Car at a Traffic Stop?

CARS AND COPS 100 ‘most asked ‘  questions CAN THE POLICE SEARCH MY CAR AT A TRAFFIC STOP? Yes. The Supreme Court has given the police carte blanche to search your car if the stop is lawful. The Supreme Court has gone so far as to say the police can…

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Excerpt from Attorney Ralph Behr’s Book. Street Smarts- Criminal Law 1.01 – CARS AND COPS – If I’m, Driving Do I have to Stop

CARS AND COPS 100 ‘most asked‘  questions IF I’M DRIVING DO I HAVE TO STOP? Yes. If a cop signals you to pull over, pull over. Failure to stop is a big mistake. At the least you can be charged with a misdemeanor, resisting arrest without violence. At worse aggravated…

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Excerpt from Attorney Ralph Behr’s Book. Street Smarts- Criminal Law 1.01 – CARS AND COPS – When is a Borrowed Car a Stolen Car?

CARS AND COPS 100 ‘most asked‘  questions WHEN IS A BORROWED CAR A STOLEN CAR? Answer: when the owner says so. If the rental car is overdue the rental company makes a call to the police and tells them it’s stolen.  A rental car kept beyond the term of your…

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Excerpt from Attorney Ralph Behr’s Book. Street Smarts- Criminal Law 1.01 – CARS AND COPS – Should I “BLOW” if I’m Arrested for DUI?

CARS AND COPS 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions SHOULD I “BLOW” IF I’M ARRESTED FOR DUI? Most of my clients answer a resounding NO after their first arrest for DUI.  Here’s why… Refusing the breath/alcohol test and roadside sobriety exam will expose you to harsher penalties….if you are convicted.    In…

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Excerpt from Attorney Ralph Behr’s Book. Street Smarts- Criminal Law 1.01 – CARS AND COPS – If a Passenger has Marijuana, Do I Get Arrested?

CARS AND COPS 100 ‘most asked ‘ questions IF A PASSENGER HAS MARIJUANA, DO I GET ARRESTED? Arrested, yes.  Convicted? To convict you of possession the state has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you had knowledge and actual or constructive control of a controlled substance. You don’t want…

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Excerpt from Attorney Ralph Behr’s Book. Street Smarts- Criminal Law 1.01 – Police Contact. Do I Have to Tell Them What I Know?

POLICE CONTACT           100 ‘most asked ‘ questions DO I HAVE TO TELL THEM WHAT I KNOW? No. The only time you have to speak is if you are ordered to do so by a judge, in court, with your attorney present. Once you begin to tell…

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Excerpt from Attorney Ralph Behr’s Book. Street Smarts- Criminal Law 1.01 – Police Contact. Can the Police Lie to Me?

POLICE CONTACT               100 ‘most asked ‘ questions CAN THE POLICE LIE TO ME? Yes. The Supreme Court has said it is okay for the police to lie to you in the course of an investigation.  That’s a big WOW isn’t it? Does that mean…

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