Law Office of John M. Holmes, Jr.

10/20/2026

Facing a DUI or DWI charge and confused by the difference? Impaired driving charges carry severe criminal penalties, including license suspension, fines, and jail time. Learn how states define these offenses and protect your rights.

Learn the difference between a DUI and DWI, the consequences of these offenses and how they impact your car insurance rate.

10/17/2026

Parental rights are fundamental, but they also come with key legal responsibilities. Courts focus primarily on the best interests of the child when establishing custody, education, and medical decision-making rights.

https://www.clientresourceproject.org/articles/your-voice-your-role-understanding-parental-rights?

10/15/2026

If law enforcement places you under arrest, constitutional protections guarantee your right to remain silent and consult an attorney before questioning. Knowing how arrest procedures work helps protect your rights.

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_education/resources/law_related_education_network/how_courts_work/arrest-procedures/

10/13/2026

Are your AI chatbot conversations private? A federal court ruled that ChatGPT prompts and responses can be seized under search warrants in criminal cases. Learn why AI research isn't protected by attorney-client privilege.

Courts are increasingly signaling that conversations with AI tools could constitute evidence in criminal cases.

10/10/2026

Does getting married automatically make you responsible for your partner's prior debt? While pre-marital balances generally stay individual, joint loans and state community property rules can change things. Learn how marital debt works.

Marriage can change how debt affects your finances, so it's important to know where the responsibility falls.

10/08/2026

As scrutiny grows over automated license plate readers, some cities are swapping providers—but switching vendors doesn't change privacy concerns. Knowing how police gather and share vehicle data is critical to protecting your rights. Read more.

Dozens of cities have canceled their contracts with Flock. Some are switching to other companies, but privacy experts say they're no better than Flock.

10/06/2026

Arrested and wondering what actually happens during the booking process? Knowing what to expect from mug shots to fingerprinting can help demystify the first steps after an arrest.
Protect your rights early!

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/what-happens-during-booking.html?

10/03/2026

Building your family through adoption? From terminating parental rights to completing mandatory court filings and finalization hearings, an adoption attorney helps protect your legal rights every step of the way. Learn more about navigating the adoption process.

https://adoption.com/adoption-laws/adoption-attorneys/?

10/01/2026

Targeted by an aggressive caller threatening arrest over missed jury duty? Scammers are impersonating law enforcement to extort victims. Real federal agencies never demand immediate wire or crypto payments.

The FBI reiterates its warning to the public regarding ongoing widespread fraud schemes in which scammers impersonate US and foreign law enforcement or government officials to extort money or personally identifiable information (PII) from victims. This PSA is an update to Alert Number I-030722-PSA,....

09/29/2026

Can a simple mistake excuse criminal conduct? In criminal law, a "mistake of fact" can sometimes negate the required criminal intent, while a "mistake of law" is rarely accepted as a defense. Learn how intent and misunderstanding impact a criminal defense strategy.

https://www.justia.com/criminal/defenses/mistake/