Author Archives: wfoote

Canada allows entry if you have a DUI conviction.

Posted on February 29, 2012 by wfoote

For years I have advised clients that a single DUI will bar entry into Canada for ten years and two convictions will bar you for life.  Starting March 1, 2012, some of that will change. Immigration  Canada has bowed to … Continue reading →

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Why you need a DUI specialist lawyer

Posted on February 28, 2012 by wfoote

Many people I talk to think a DUI is something any lawyer can handle.  As a Board Certified DUI Defense Lawyer, I can tell you that is not true.  I have hundreds of hours of specialized raining that most lawyers … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court limits invasions of privacy

Posted on January 27, 2012 by wfoote

This week the Supreme Court, in United States v. Jones, ___ US ___ (2012), decided that placing a GPS on a person’s car and tracking to movements is a search that requires a warrant.  This is an important decision for … Continue reading →

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DUI charges – Even when you are not driving!

Posted on January 14, 2012 by wfoote

You can be charged with DUI, even when you are not driving.  Every state has a law that says it is illegal to drive under the influence.  What many people do not realize is that most states have some variation … Continue reading →

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I Got a DUI-OUI-DWI What do I do?

Posted on January 7, 2012 by wfoote

If you get a DUI it is very important that you get a good DUI lawyer right away.  If you wait, the chances of losing the case and losing your license get much, much worse.  You may lose the chance … Continue reading →

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