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How to Obtain a Harassment Restraining Order
Cases of harassment involve kicking, shoving, striking, or making some other physical contact with another person or engaging in an act that would be seen as stalking, sexual assault, or abuse. It also includes threatening or attempting to do any of these things....
Should I Just Plead Guilty to Avoid Going to Trial?
Having to go to trial can cause anyone anxiety. After all, there's a lot of uncertainty about what will happen. The unknown about the outcome is often too much for some people to handle. Deciding to plead guilty will speed up the process of your case; however,...
Bail Has Been Set on a Loved One – What Should You Do?
Were you informed that a family member has been arrested, taken into custody, and bail was set by the judge? If so, it’s important to know what options you have. Being informed about the process you should follow for posting bail is essential to help your loved one in...
How to Tell My Blood Alcohol Level
What is blood alcohol concentration? Blood alcohol concentration or BAC is a measurement of how much alcohol is in your bloodstream. Legal limits for consuming alcohol are set using BAC and a DWI lawyer needs to know these calculations in the event of a DWI. If you...
How Do I Find a Criminal Defense Lawyer?
How Do I Find a Criminal Defense Lawyer? Do you know the purpose of having a criminal lawyer? If you’re ever facing a criminal charge, you’ll need to have an excellent one. The next step is to find the best criminal defense attorney to represent you. As you...
What to Do After Being Injured by a Drunk Driver
Being hit by a drunk driver is one of the most devastating accidents that can happen to someone, and it’s important for victims to have an attorney on their side. Read on to learn how to hire a personal injury attorney after becoming the victim of a drunk driver. Seek...
How to fight a DUI without a lawyer.
Uh oh. The blue and red lights are behind you, and you’ve been drinking. The police run the tests, and you’re arrested for a DUI. Is it over? Do you just plead guilty? No! You can fight a DUI. However, sometimes people wonder if they can fight a charge like this...
What is a criminal defense attorney?
Around 10 million people per year are arrested for various criminal offenses. If you’ve been charged with a crime, you might wonder what’s next. Navigating the criminal system by yourself is terrifying. Prosecutors are not always honest and can be...
Why Should I Call Alvine Weidenaar?
We have proven success. Our firm has received acquittals in both state and federal court. Not only do we have proven success, our team handles hundreds of criminal cases each year. We handle anything from misdemeanor tickets, driving under the influence, drug charges, to homicides. No case is too big or too small to deserve our attention. Your rights matter.
Do I Really Need a Lawyer?
I’ve often been asked, if I’ve been injured in an accident, do I really need an experienced personal injury lawyer to represent my interest? My answer to that is always yes, yes you do. Insurance companies have attorneys working hard for them, to protect their interest, and so should you.
Why hire Alvine Weidenaar?
If you’ve been seriously injured in an accident, not all attorneys have the same success and experience in representing injured parties. At Alvine Weidenaar, that’s all we do is represent injured parties who’ve been seriously injured in motorcycle accidents, motor...
What kind of legal work does Alvine Weidenaar do?
One of the most common questions we get asked is what kind of legal work do you guys do? We are primarily an injury law firm. We have offices in Sioux Fall and Mitchell, South Dakota that handle all types of injury cases. Some of the most common types of injury...
I was pulled over for a DUI, what should I do?
If you have been arrested or even accused of driving under the influence, you’re probably thinking, why should I hire an attorney? If you think you are guilty, why pay the legal fees? The answer is simple. You needed a legal expert to review all facets of your claim....
The cops want to talk to me, what should I do?
In almost every situation where the cops suspect criminal activity or when they are just fishing for information during a traffic stop, they will innocently ask you questions that you may not suspect have any relevance whatsoever. This is precisely the tactics law...