by Amy Pietrowski | Mar 7, 2019 | DUI/DWI Defense
Q: Should I take a Breathalyzer test at a DUI stop? The short answer is “probably,” but you do have options. Some drivers believe a misconception that if they refuse to take a Breathalyzer test, then they cannot be convicted of a DUI. The thought behind this misguided...
by Amy Pietrowski | Mar 1, 2019 | DUI/DWI Defense
Frequently Asked Questions about Driving Under the Influence Q: What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in Mississippi? A:For drivers over the legal drinking age of twenty-one years old, Mississippi follows the national standard of 0.08% as the BAC limit....
by Amy Pietrowski | Feb 15, 2019 | Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI Defense
Q: What are my rights during a traffic stop? Seeing blue lights in the rear view mirror can be nerve-wracking to anyone, whether or not they are doing something wrong. Part of the explanation for why an innocent person’s blood pressure might go up at the sight of...
by Amy Pietrowski | Jan 1, 2019 | Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI Defense, Family Law
Q: What is a public defender? The Sixth Amendment, according to the Supreme Court, gives a defendant (the person charged with a crime) the right to a public defender in all criminal proceedings where the defendant is facing incarceration. The law in Mississippi...
by Amy Pietrowski | Jul 1, 2018 | Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI Defense, Family Law
Q: How much contact with you as my lawyer should I expect? A lawyer has an ethical and professional duty to communicate with their client. That being said, an internet search of lawyer reviews will attest that the number one complaint of clients regarding lawyer...
by Amy Pietrowski | Apr 7, 2018 | Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI Defense, Family Law
Q: Can lawyers claim they are experts in an area? A lawyer cannot simply state they are experts in one area of law unless they are certified as an expert. Certification requires additional continuing legal education courses approved and accredited by the Mississippi...
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