Law Office of Warren D Price

06/22/2026

What does it take to be cited with public intoxication? A person’s behavior is a key component in determining whether the person is intoxicated in most cases. Including:

- The person appears to be intoxicated.
- The person is in public.
- The person is acting in a manner that is disturbing or threatening to others or oneself.

06/18/2026

Municipal Court Terms: The Complainant

The term "Complainant" refers to the person who signed the complaint against the defendant. This could be a private citizen, police officer, etc., serving as a witness for the state.

06/15/2026

After receiving your ticket, making a decision to plead not guilty should take place promptly. Intention to plead not guilty requires you to inform your court administrator at least 5 days before your scheduled court date.

06/11/2026

How important is the police report in a DUI case?

The police report is probably the most important document in a DUI conviction. It’s a reflection of the arresting officer’s memory and in fact, when testifying, the officer can use it “refresh” recollections.

06/08/2026

The terms “bail” and “bond” are frequently misused - so what's the difference?

BAIL is the amount of money that the individual must pay the court to secure their release until their trial date. The money is returned to the individual if they show up for the hearing date.

A BOND is different. If the arrested individual does not have enough money to pay their bail, they contact a bond company. The bail bond company agrees to vouch for their client. The client pays the bond company about ten percent of the bail. This is proof that the individual will not flee before the hearing and appear in court. However, the bond fee is not refundable.

06/04/2026

Insider trading is a white-collar crime that many know of but few are familiar with. Understanding the ins-and-outs of this crime can help you recognize and avoid it.

Insider trading is using material nonpublic information to trade stocks and is illegal unless that information is public or not material.

06/01/2026

Do you know the difference between assault and battery? Respectively, "assault" and "battery" are separate offenses. However, they often occur together, and that occurrence is referred to as "assault and battery."

What's the difference between Assault and Battery? Assault and battery are a combination of threat and physical harm. The severity of harm caused decides the charge of an assault and battery case. It could either be a misdemeanor or a felony according to common law. The scales of justice Definition....

05/28/2026

Ma*****na laws may be relaxing in some states, but that doesn't mean DUI enforcement is. Even if you feel like you can drive high, the law doesn't see it that way. 🚨 Whether it's for impairment or blood THC levels, driving high still puts you at risk. Read more here

Alcohol is not the only substance that leads to a DUI. The penalties for a DUI for Driving High on Ma*****na are the same as those for an alcohol-related DUI.

05/25/2026

Driving without a license or a suspended or revoked license, is illegal in all 50 states and the consequences can be dire. In most cases, the first offense is not a simple traffic infraction, but a misdemeanor that carries much heavier penalties than a traffic ticket. Once you move on to a second offense and beyond, it can end up being a felony.

In all 50 states, there are penalties for getting behind the wheel without a driver’s license — whether your license is expired, suspended, or non-existent.

05/21/2026

Myth Busted: No, a coffee or shower will not sober you up.

A sure-fire way to get out of a DUI? Don't drink and drive.