Monthly Archives: March 2022
4 Facts About Driving With A Suspended License In Delaware
Getting a driver’s license is a right of passage for many American teens, but it is most certainly not a right in the sense that many people expect. The Delaware Code includes numerous provisions on driver’s licenses, all of which focus on a key point: Driving is a privilege granted to motorists. You earn… Read More »
Extreme Range Of Penalties For Drug Possession In Delaware
Drug possession is often viewed as the least serious of all drug crimes in Delaware, and it is true that personal use amounts of certain substances may not even lead to jail time. However, the penalties for a conviction can also be much more severe based upon how the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, organizes… Read More »
Jury Trials In Delaware DUI Cases: Things To Know
One of the most fundamental concepts of US constitutional law is that someone arrested for a crime has a right to a jury trial, and it was incorporated into the Delaware Constitution when signed in December 1787. However, there can be some confusion over whether this right carries over to DUI cases because many… Read More »
Parties And Roles In A Delaware Criminal Case
In its most basic sense, a Delaware criminal case pits the government seeking to enforce its laws against the individual accused of breaking them. The government will take the position of the plaintiff, which has the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt with respect to every element of the offense. The person charged… Read More »
