Month: May 2024

Can you sober up quickly before driving?

On Behalf of Sears Bennett Gerdes LLP | May 27, 2024 | Drunk Driving

Drivers often know that they should not drive under the influence, but they’ve already been drinking and they feel that they don’t have any other choice. For instance, the driver may be at a friend’s house or at the bar, and it’s time to drive home. Rather than...

Is self-defense justified in a domestic violence case?

On Behalf of Sears Bennett Gerdes LLP | May 17, 2024 | Domestic Violence

If you are charged with domestic violence, can you argue you were acting in self-defense? The short answer is yes. The law allows you to protect yourself from harm, even in situations where your spouse or partner is the aggressor. That said, claiming self-defense is...