Most people won’t go out of their way to get arrested, so it’s safe to say you might not know what to expect from the process if you’ve never experienced it before. Movies give a basic demonstration of what it looks like, but they’re often dramatized. Let’s walk through the DWI process so you can better understand what to expect if you find yourself in this position in the future. The situation starts when a police officer pulls you over. They’ll approach your vehicle, asking for your license, registration, and proof of insurance. At this point, the officer may question you about how much you’ve had to drink or what you were doing before he pulled you over. Remain silent, as anything you say can be used against you in court. They’ll likely ask you to step out of your vehicle so they can run field sobriety or Breathalyzer tests. You do not have to submit to these tests, but refusing a Breathalyzer can result in a six-month driver’s license suspension. Here’s What Happens Next Pulled Over for DWI?
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Classic Fish Fry
Inspired by FoodNetwork.com
There’s no wrong time to host your own fish fry for your loved ones!
Ingredients • Vegetable oil • 2 lbs fresh cod • Salt and pepper, to taste • 1/2 cup all-purpose unbleached flour • 2 large eggs
If you are arrested and charged, the officer will handcuff you, read your Miranda rights, and place you in their car. Do not argue or try to talk your way out of the situation. It will do no good. Once you reach the detention center, they may run blood and breath tests. After the booking process, you should have an opportunity to make a call or two. Use that to call us so we can start building your defense. From there, you’ll have an arraignment, a quick court appearance where you’ll discover the full charges against you and you can enter a plea. Once you’ve been arraigned, you can post bail and get out of jail until your court date. Depending on your situation, you could pay a cash bond or a personal recognizance bond that requires you to promise you’ll be at all court dates. After you’re out, you’ll work closely with an attorney to build your case. There are pretrial and plea negotiations where your attorney will review evidence and negotiate a potential plea bargain. If your case goes to trial, your lawyer will present their argument and challenge any evidence to create reasonable doubt. This situation can be scary, but it will go much smoother with experienced and knowledgeable representation.
• 2 tbsp water • 2 cups plain bread crumbs
• 1/2 tsp mustard powder • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper • Lemon wedges
Directions 1. Pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Cut cod into 4 servings and season with salt and pepper. 3. Place flour into a pie tin. Whisk egg and water in a second pie tin. Combine bread crumbs, mustard powder, and cayenne in a third pie tin. 4. Coat your fish in the flour tin, then the egg tin, then the bread crumb tin. 5. Set coated fish in hot oil and fry for 5 minutes on each side. 6. Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy!
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