2015

  • Three Tips For Avoiding A Holiday DUI

    Everybody loves the holidays and there's nothing wrong with you and your friends enjoying a little liquor in your hot cocoa while you're celebrating. However, you want to make sure that neither you nor your friends end up involved in a DUI or an alcohol-related accident. Here are 3 tips to keep in mind: 1. Be Aware Of Heavy Police Presence During The "DUI Season"  Thanksgiving Eve has the dubious distinction of being called "
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  • 3 Bad Driving Habits You Teach Your Kids Every Day

    As a parent, it's understandable that you may feel overwhelmed with all you have to do. Although you may take some time to teach your kids to drive, you can also maximize on family driving time by being a good example. If you lead by example, you can start grooming your children to be smarter, more alert drivers. Here are some of the things that your children may see you do and try to imitate once they get out on the road by themselves that could cause accidents for a new driver.
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  • Common Defenses For An Obstruction Of Justice Charge

    Obstruction of justice is a criminal offense you may be charged with if you lie to law enforcement officers or if you attempt to destroy evidence or prevent a criminal investigation from proceeding forward. You may even be charged if you were not asked to provide such evidence to law enforcement. Therefore, the simple act of throwing away papers tied to a criminal investigation could lead to you being charged with a crime.
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  • 4 Major Repercussions Of A Conviction For A Domestic Violence Offense

    Domestic violence is a serious problem in America, and the court system is cracking down on people who are found guilty and convicted of this crime. While strict domestic violence laws protect many people, there are those who may be falsely accused of domestic violence or otherwise not deserving of the charge. If you have been charged with domestic violence, it is imperative that you hire a highly experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you.
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  • Discover The Long-Term Consequences Of DUIs

    You're probably already aware of the short-term consequences of a DUI conviction: jail time, a suspended driver's license, and fines. However, most people don't stop to consider the long-term effects of a DUI conviction. Sure, you might lose your driving privileges for a while, but there's a chance you could lose a lot more than that. Your Job If you're convicted of a DUI, there's a chance that you'll be required to spend some time behind bars.
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  • What Actions Can Lead to Enhanced DUI Penalties?

    DUI penalties are very strict. But they can become even stricter if you are subjected to DUI enhancement penalties. Under certain circumstances, you may find that your license was suspended for longer, that you will have to pay a larger fine, or that you will have to participate in mandatory jail time. If you want to avoid these harsher penalties, you will need to avoid driving under the influence and you will especially want to avoid the following actions.
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  • Can You Legally Record The Police?

    In recent months, the right to record police officers has been given a lot of attention. There have been some instances in which citizens have complained that police not only stopped them from recording the actions of police, but also confiscated their phones. Whether or not you have the right to record police is considered to be a constitutional issue.  The First Amendment Most courts consider it a First Amendment right for citizens to film police officers while they are in the act of performing their duties.
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  • What To Do When Stopped While Under The Influence Of Prescription Drugs

    There are many people who take prescription drugs to treat medical issues. In some cases, this can impair the ability to drive. If you are on the road and you are pulled over by the police, here are all the things that you need to do. Remain Calm It may sound like staying calm is an impossible feat, but it is absolutely necessary when you are dealing with law enforcement. If you get out of your car behaving wildly, it will only make things worse for you.
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  • A Bench Trial Might Be Your Best Bet In Your Criminal Trial

    Even though the right to a jury trial is constitutional, there may times when you want to waive it in favor of one in which the judge decides the outcome (called a bench trial). This may have some advantages to you that are named here. The Process is Quicker Not having a jury significantly speeds the trial up in these ways: There is no need for a potential juror questioning or jury selection.
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