Paul W. Hamilton Criminal Law Blog

During a jury trial in Berrien County on Tuesday evening, September 20th, my client was found NOT guilty after the jury deliberated for 28 minutes (after consultation with some members of the jury after the trial, I learned that the decision took all of 4 minutes---most of the 28 minutes was bathroom/snack break).
This particular case had some ups and downs.  My client was charged with both DUI less-safe (meaning he was a less skillful, less careful driver because... Read More

My client was stopped at a roadblock and the screening officer smelled alcohol.  A horizontal gaze nystagmus test was administered (this is the follow the pen/finger with you eyes test that is used to observe the involuntary twitching of the eyes--which is indicative of intoxication).  While many officers administer this test, they often do it incorrectly, as did the officer in this case.  The officer stated that my client failed the test; however, because it... Read More

Overview of recent case resulting in underage DUI being reduced to underage possession of alcohol.... Read More

I recently received a case evaluation from Dave Cox with ... Read More