Running the Gauntlet

Kelly Cardon
Whenever someone consumes alcohol or takes impairing drugs, legal, prescribed, or otherwise, and they are away from where they intend to spend the night, they have created a gauntlet. A gauntlet of police or troopers, who are being paid to spot impairment. A gauntlet of risk to themselves, to their future freedom, their jobs, the well being of their family,… Read More

Owning our actions

Kelly Cardon
When we own property, real or personal, we become more powerful in many ways, economically, socially, politically. But, when we own our actions, our thoughts, our mistakes as well as our successes, our power increases exponentially. Our positive growth accompanies this increase. When make the decision to no longer own what we create, that growth and power begins their respective… Read More

Walking the Line on DUIs

Kelly Cardon
Those that push the envelope on getting tagged with a DUI eventually wind up with one. They’ll always wind up all that goes with it. This doesn’t mean that they will be convicted of the charge, but they will suffer the humiliation of handcuffs and arrest, the expense of the whole process, the self deprecation along with the loss of… Read More

Inspiration and the Payoff

Kelly Cardon
When you make it a goal, everyday, to inspire others, the reward is inspiring. To you, not just to others. Does negative get anyone anywhere? The rush of creating smiles and open eyes and minds has no competition. It lives off of itself and begets its own momentum. Set the goal and move toward it all day, all week. Read More

Life Changes

Kelly Cardon
Everything is constantly changing. If we accept this, then what role do we play in changing our lives, for the present for the future? Choose to change your life, not just let the environment change you. Examine your habits, your viewpoints, your stance, your work, your goals. Continually, not just sometime in the future, because that time may never come.… Read More

Miranda Warning and DUI

Kelly Cardon
“But, the officer didn’t give me my Miranda warning.” What is the result of not giving Miranda warning when there has been a custody effected and an interrogation or questioning has begun. If a court were to find that these requirements have been met, then that court may block or suppress information obtained as a result thereof from coming into… Read More

Habits, Change, or Chains

Kelly Cardon
A very wise man once wrote that we rarely discover a habit within ourselves until it has become a heavy chain, dragging us down. See those habits before they become burdensome and are difficult to change. If you or a friend becomes is already past into the chain stage, find your way out or help them find their solution. Read More

Lawyers and Expectations

Kelly Cardon
When you have created the need to hire an attorney, your decision will determine the outcome of your issue. It should be guided by your expectations, and those expectations should not include magic or perfection. They should include the best the attorney has to offer, appropriate attention, experience, and knowledge. Expecting miracles will almost always beget disappointment, which compounds the… Read More

The Expertise of the Electronic Age

Kelly Cardon
When you get yourself in trouble, when you make a mistake, when you need to prepare for the future, or when you have been injured, you now have the availability of a knowledgeable source to help you find the right attorney to guide you through and to the solution. The internet. Look to it for damage control, the right answer,… Read More

Expecting the Worst

Kelly Cardon
Being arrested for DUI brings about an expectation of the worst: jail, loss of license, loss of job, financial consequences including insurance issues, conversations among your peers and family members, and most importantly, fear of the unknown. Finding an experienced guide who can guide you through the maze of laws and exposure, as well as the fear that has jumped… Read More