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Our very own Bruce Edge will be presenting for the National College for DUI Defense and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers this week, teaching 300 peer attorneys from around the country at a seminar titled “Successful Strategies from the Masters of DUI Defense.”

The Edge Law Firm’s very own Clay Ballenger presented at the Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association this week participating in a discussion panel where he fielded questions on conducting in-depth investigations into criminal and DUI cases.

A new five-star review came in for The Edge Law Firm on Google.
"I was arrested for impairment due to alcohol and cannabis. The Edge Law Firm fought and defended my case, helping me keep my driving privileges. Fortunately, my record will be expunged after 18 months due to their absolutely amazing defense work!”

- CH

With law enforcement out in force this holiday weekend, it's a good idea to consider a rideshare app or call a taxi if you're going out. If you do go out and are stopped, remain silent and politely ask the police to contact your attorney Bruce Edge at (918) 582-6333.

Sheriff Spotlight: Labor Day DUI Enforcement Good Day OK's Shelby Love spoke with Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson III about Labor Day DUI Enforcement.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol will intensify enforcement of the state's "Slow Down, Move Over" law, which mandates that drivers either change lanes or reduce speed when approaching a stopped vehicle. This initiative begins in response to a series of accidents involving troopers over the past two years.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol focusing on enforcing 'Slow Down, Move Over' Law The Oklahoma Highway Patrol will focus on enforcing the state's “Slow Down, Move Over” Law that requires drivers to change lanes or slow down when they come across a stopped vehicle.

News reports are increasingly highlighting the issue of innocent people being wrongfully accused of DUI across the country despite being completely sober. A common factor in these cases is not intoxication, but rather underlying medical problems.

Sober drivers arrested for DUI often have one thing in common: Medical problems Dutton is the latest person identified by WSMV4 Investigates for being sober and arrested for a DUI in Middle Tennessee. His is also the latest instance that shows a commonality between several of these cases: the sober person being arrested had health problems.

Field sobriety tests are designed to fail, judged by someone assuming you will fail from the start. Picture an Olympic gymnast being held to the same standards as a 45-year-old office worker—equally unfair. Their accuracy is dubious due to subjective evaluation, physical and environmental factors, and a lack of scientific backing, leading most sober motorists to fail. Law enforcement doesn’t allow practice. During a trial, attorney Bruce Edge asked an officer to demonstrate standing on one leg, who then put his foot down and asked to try again. Bruce then asked the jury, "Did you let my client do it again?" Scoring 75% on the heel-toe test is enough to get you arrested. The takeaway is that once you're pulled over, they often assume guilt, rarely letting sober drivers go.

Justin Timberlake Failed Field Sobriety Tests Before DWI Arrest: Police Justin Timberlake's lawyer may be convinced the singer wasn't intoxicated during his DWI arrest ... but new police documents paint a totally different picture of JT's state on June 18.

The Edge Law Firm is honored to announce that our very own Bruce Edge will become the President and Dean of the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD). Bruce’s extensive hands-on experience in the courtroom and classroom exemplifies his commitment to legal excellence and innovation, which will greatly benefit the 1,600 active members and the broader legal community. His leadership will continue to advance the college’s mission of “Justice Through Knowledge.” Please join us in congratulating Bruce on this well-deserved role, which he will officially assume in July 2025.

Our very own Bruce Edge recently presented at the "Lessons from Legends" event in California. His presentation, titled "Dragging Your Practice into the Future," highlighted the importance of adapting to technology, systems, and artificial intelligence. By streamlining the firm to provide the best possible client experience, this innovative approach not only enhances client satisfaction but also promotes a better work-life balance, leading to a higher quality of life for his staff, and enriching the lives of their families.

A new five-star review came in for The Edge Law Firm on Google. "The Edge Law Firm is amazing, highly professional, and courteous. As someone who has never been in trouble before, I found them to be very knowledgeable. They explained everything thoroughly, making it easy for me to understand. I highly recommend them!"

-JT

Another client at The Edge Law Firm is very happy today because all charges against them were dismissed in court yesterday. Kudos to Attorney Stephen Edge for his outstanding performance, which included exposing multiple lies from the opposing party on the stand, thereby undermining their credibility. Additionally, several of Stephen's objections were sustained, and he effectively used video evidence and had two officers testify on our behalf. Well done Stephen!

Our very own Bruce Edge will be teaching peer defense attorneys at the National College of DUI Defense this week in Newport Beach, California. The conference is called "Lessons from Legends."

Happy Independence Day from The Edge Law Firm!

A bartender from the New York hotel where Justin Timberlake was before his arrest confirmed that he had only one drink. In New York State, it would be completely legal for Justin Timberlake to drive after consuming one drink. It would only be illegal if he were over the limit. Often, police officers make subjective observations and jump to conclusions to secure arrests. The police are not usually objective in determining if someone is indeed impaired and often cut and paste clues and observations from one police report to another. This means that Justin's impairment clues or observations were probably close to, if not identical to, those of the last person the officer arrested for impaired driving. In this day and age, any smell of alcohol on your breath often means you are going to jail, even if you've only had one martini and are not above the legal limit.

Bartender Confirms Justin Timberlake Had Just One Martini at American Hotel Before Arrest (Exclusive) A bartender at the American Hotel in New York told PEOPLE on June 22 that Justin Timberlake had one martini while hanging out at the venue before the singer was arrested and booked on DWI charges on June 18.

The recent Justin Timberlake arrest is not different from that of an ordinary citizen. In this day and age, if you have had anything to drink, you are going to be accused of impairment and arrested. The recent CNN footage shows normal driving behavior.

Much of the supposed evidence consists of officers simply cutting and pasting standard verbiage into their reports, such as "strong odor of alcohol, red bloodshot watery eyes, unsteady on feet, performed poorly on field sobriety tests."

The odor could be equated to having one martini. Red, watery eyes can be attributed to environmental conditions as well as the time of day and are no longer trained as a valid observation for intoxication. Unsteady on feet is often judged when a person is asked to walk like a penguin, which is an abnormal observation.

"Performed poorly" is not a valid description and is contrary to the training in national standards. The battery of procedures has strict guidelines and methods of observation. You do not pass/fail or "perform poorly." This is not a proper or acceptable description. Officers can become so accustomed to conducting DUI/DWI arrests in a memorized fashion that they may take shortcuts.

A skilled DUI defense attorney will highlight these errors and challenge the improper assumptions.
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A new five-star review came in for The Edge Law Firm on Google. "Stephen Edge went above and beyond to help me with my case. I highly recommend Edge Law Firm!"

- RW

A new five-star review came in for The Edge Law Firm on Google. "As far as criminal defense goes, look no further. It’s critical to get genuine attention when facing a crisis, and these folks are the best."
- RG

The felony charges against pro golfer Scottie Scheffler were dropped yesterday as they did not even meet the lower standard of probable cause for the arrest.

This situation, while involving a prominent athlete, mirrors a reality faced daily by ordinary citizens. Police often arrest individuals and make accusations that don’t hold up.

Moreover, the actions of the three prosecutors, who challenged changing the arraignment date, seem even more ridiculous now.

In this day and age, the police and prosecution will do as they please unless you have a skilled attorney to dispel the false accusations.

Charges against world's top golfer Scottie Scheffler dropped after arrest outside PGA Championship Criminal charges against Scottie Scheffler have been dismissed, ending a legal saga that began with images of the world’s top golfer being arrested and handcuffed in Louisville during the PGA Championship.

Scottie Scheffler, the #1 golfer in the world, was arrested outside Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville during the PGA Championship. According to preliminary details, he was arrested for not following police instructions regarding traffic flow during a traffic investigation related to a fatal accident. This led to his arrest and felony charges by a police officer whose body camera was not recording the event.

A request to change the arraignment court date for something minor like this is routine and often granted for those who don’t pose a threat to the community. However, three prosecutors are challenging the setting of the date until June 3rd, although no clear reason for the objection was provided. Instead of serving justice, the prosecution is preoccupied with keeping the media attention on themselves. Something that typically results in a dismissal or minor citation is being escalated to a felony level, seemingly for the sake of media exposure for the prosecutors.

Louisville prosecutor objects to judge's decision to delay Scottie Scheffler's arraignment Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday in front of Valhalla Golf Club.Subscribe to our channel: https://wdrb.news/3dTREaiDownload the WDRB News app to get ale...

Law enforcement will be out this holiday weekend, so please consider using a rideshare app or calling a taxi if you plan to go out. If you or someone you care about is stopped, remain silent and kindly request that the police call (918) 582-6333 to speak with your attorney at The Edge Law Firm.

Body cameras were introduced to ensure full transparency and protect all citizens. However, across the country, police departments often decide subjectively what footage to include or omit, shaping their own narratives instead of allowing the video to provide an objective perspective. This practice raises concerns about transparency and potential misconduct by those who are sworn to uphold the law.
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Wrongfully arresting and charging sober drivers is an issue that affects the general public and even government officials across the country. What most people don’t realize is that these false arrests don’t come off your record.

In a recent case, a 73-year-old city council member in Oklahoma was accused of being impaired by law enforcement after willingly blowing into the breath test, which displayed triple zeros. Instead of accepting that they had made a mistake, the police required him to conduct field sobriety tests, which are notoriously designed to fail not just for all ages but especially for anyone over 50. This unreliable test was the start of their evidence, followed by a blood draw intended to "catch the bad guy." Fortunately, this recent blood test supported the assertion that there were no intoxicating substances in the councilman’s system.

These aggressive presumptions of guilt, happening across the country, not only traumatize those who are accused—resulting in their cars being towed, jail time, fingerprinting, mug shots, and inevitable dismissals by the prosecution—but they also cost taxpayers a significant amount of money and encroach on our constitutional rights and liberties as a society.

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Innocent drivers across the country are losing their children, losing their jobs, racking up high legal fees, and enduring emotional distress, all while waiting for blood test results. These results are backlogged and taking months to return, results that would ultimately verify that they are 100% sober, with not a single drop of alcohol or any drugs in their system.

You can be charged with DUI even if you’re sober, WSMV 4 Investigates reveals From Clarksville to Murfreesboro, from Franklin to Goodlettsville, we found sober drivers charged with DUI, and because of a backlog in alcohol and toxicology tests at the TBI, they are forced to wait months for proof of their innocence.

Sober drivers beware! This happens every day across the country. Police may imply that they smell alcohol on every driver. If that tactic does not work in their favor, they may claim to suspect you are on drugs and take you to jail despite a 0.00 reading on the breath test. There are unwritten expectations for a certain number of arrests made by police, and in 2023, 80% of the cases mentioned in this news story were rejected by the prosecution because the drivers were not impaired. Whether you are sober or have been drinking, if you are stopped by the police, it is best to simply ask for an attorney in this day and age. It's unfortunate, but true.

Dozens of Oahu drivers arrested, jailed for DUI despite tests showing no alcohol in their systems “I felt embarrassed. I felt profiled," one driver said.

A new five-star review came in for The Edge Law Firm on Google. "Jason got me the dismissal that I deserved. Alli did a fantastic job the entire way through, keeping me informed. And Clay, the investigator, excels at his job, making and applying pressure to the people and places that tried to cover up what I had been saying all along. I am thoroughly impressed with The Edge Law Firm and would recommend their services to anyone."

- LB

Police accuse people of crimes they did not commit more often than you would believe. In this case, a woman's car was vandalized by a man who jumped on her windshield, so she contacted the police to file a report. When the police arrived, they accused her of hit-and-run and DUI. Video surveillance would later prove that she had nothing to do with a hit-and-run that occurred that same night. The police involved received an unpaid suspension, and the innocent woman was awarded $200,000 and received an apology. If the police stop you, it is always best to exercise your right to remain silent, and request an attorney.

Woman wrongfully arrested by Scottsdale police receives $200K settlement Scottsdale police arrested Yesse Garcia in May 2020, accusing her of a hit and run. The video shows her car was never involved.

A new five-star review came in for The Edge Law Firm on Google. “The Edge Law Firm is a great team. They took care of all of my needs and got the best outcome for me.”

- JS

A new five-star review came in for The Edge Law Firm on Google.
“I found myself in a very dire situation with two DUIs within a five-month span. Things looked bleak until I hired The Edge Law Firm. Jason knew exactly what to do and when to do it. Clay, Ally, and Brian each did their part not only to save my license but also to give me a chance to seriously change my life. I am completely grateful and satisfied with the outcome. I definitely recommend them.”

- ZM

A new five-star review came in for The Edge Law Firm on Google. 'If you get a DUI, DWI, or APC, Edge Law Firm is the place you want to go. Best in the Tulsa area!'"

- ZB

A recent DWI scandal has emerged in the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), where police officers are suspected of being involved in a plot to extort money from residents in exchange for DWI charges being dismissed because the officers did not show up for court.
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