My Rights 1. Silence. 2. I can say “NO” if the police ask permission to search me (or my things). Saying “NO” does not mean I have something to hide. 3. I can leave unless I am being detained or arrested. 4. If I am being detained or arrested, I have a right to know why, and a right to speak privately to a lawyer without delay—even if I can’t afford to pay. 5. I can only be strip-searched in private by officers of the same sex. 6. I have a right to know a police officer’s nam

When selecting a lawyer to represent anyone, questions should be in mind before making a decision: - How serious is the criminal offense? - What is the attorney's fee for representation? - Can fats be provided to minimize legal expenses or must initial facts be followed up by additional facts? - Does the attorney want money first or is he or she willing to gain insight to determine the ability to represent the case? GDW Lawyers want to know the problem first to realize the se

It happens often. Be it family, friends, strangers-- they are granted permission by the driver to enjoy sharing a ride wherever. Whether the trip is short or long distance does not matter. What matters is that the driver and passenger are in the vehicle together, a patrol officer summoned the driver to the curb, searched the vehicle and found marijuana in the car. Both driver and passenger are arrested for possession of drugs. Constructive possession is alleged, whether known

An escrow account is used to secure funds for legal matters that exist presently or in the future. The money is given to the lawyer to save with the understanding, "If I need your services money is available to cover legal expenses." If not needed, or, if a desire to close the account is a future choice, the client may do so. A service fee may or may not be attached to the account. the escrow account can compensate for a variety of legal matters. It's not just a need to retai

If a person's driver's license is revoked for whatever reason, sometimes it can be restored sooner rather than later such as when it is needed for reasons such as employment or servicing a dependent, among other legitimate reasons. Let GDW Lawyers assist with helping you to regain the ability to spin your vehicle's wheels on the highway.

Miranda Warnings should never be ignored. They are the constitutional rights that protect one from telling things that will make it certain that an arrest will follow. They invoke the right not to be questioned without the presence of a lawyer. Law enforcement can use false allegations and trickery to lead an individual into admitting guilt so evidence can be used to secure a conviction. Knowing that, see the Green Durcan & Weiner Website for a copy of your rights and keep a

“No! I’m not crazy. No I am not a psychotic either. Honestly, please believe me. I just snapped. I don’t know what came over me. Too much emotional pressure built up inside of me.” This isn’t a rare speech of accused citizens involved with domestic violence issues. All too often it happens to the poorest of poor and the richest of rich. Rational thinking becomes overwhelmed by emotional anger or pain… or some combination of both. The Blackout follows… then come criminal incid