2017

How States Determine You Were In Control Of A Car
The primary aim of DUI laws is to prevent drunk drivers from driving, and not to punish drunk drivers. This is because drunk driving causes a lot of heartache in terms of road accidents, and punishing offenders (even though punishment does have its place) involves doing something after the damage has already been done. This is why you can be arrested and charged with a DUI even if you were sitting in your car without actually driving; what matters is that you were in control of the car and could drive off at a moment's notice.

Three Ways To Downgrade DUI Charges
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are not equal; some DUI charges are more serious than others. Obviously, serious DUI charges attract harsher penalties than relatively simpler DUI charges. This means it's in your best interest to have your DUI charges downgraded if you have been arrested. Here are three routes you can take to try to downgrade the charges: Plea Bargain Plea bargaining is one of the best ways of mitigating your charges.

Three Things Not To Do When Charged With A Crime
If you have been arrested for a criminal offense, chances are a trial is in your future unless you luck out and the charges are dropped. That means that one of your first tasks will be to get a criminal defense lawyer on your side. The next task is to make sure you don't make any of the following mistakes when it comes to talking about your case. #1: Post your life online

Protect Your Future By Staying Involved - Questions For Your Attorney In A Drug Case
If you've been arrested and charged with a drug-related criminal offense, it's important that you take the time to strongly consider the path to choose moving forward. If you can commit yourself to a productive path, your attorney can help guide you in that direction and work with you to make sure you get the outcome you need to offer you the best chance of getting on with your life.

Protecting Your Future With Rigorous Defense - Questions For Your Criminal Defense Attorney
Any situation where you feel the need to seek out the advice of a lawyer is a serious one, but if you've been accused of a violent crime, it's especially vital that you take every possible precaution. Regardless of your actual culpability in the event, there are some steps you can take to make sure you're active and engaged in your defense. Below, you'll find a guide to some questions you should be sure to ask your criminal defense attorney.

Is There Any Way To Prevent A Juvenile From Being Tried As An Adult?
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, over 7,000 teens are tried as adults for crimes. While criminal court can provide teens with more rights than juvenile court, there's also the risk they will be sentenced to harsher punishment, such as longer jail time and higher fines. Additionally, being placed with adult offenders can result in significant psychological and physical harm to juveniles. If you suspect your child's case will be transferred to adult court, there may be a way to prevent that from happening.

If You've Been Denied Workers Comp Benefits: Appealing Your Initial Denial To Receive Benefits
When you are at work and you get injured, you will need to report your injuries to your supervisor. If you are not able to return to work right away, you should be covered under workers compensation benefits until you are able to begin working again. Sometimes the medical exam you receive from the doctor your employer sends you to will indicate that you can return to work, even if you are still hurt.

Why You Need To Hire An Appellate Lawyer To Win Your Case
You might have a good working relationship with your existing trial lawyer. You trust them, and they have worked very hard on your behalf. They already know the complexities of your case and have been working months if not years on getting your case either dismissed or the charges dropped. If your case has gone to the appeals board, however, it is better to hire an appellate lawyer to take over the process, and there are very valid reasons why.

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Choosing To Remain Positive

After I was falsely accused of a crime that I didn't commit, I realized that I had two options. I could either feel bad for myself and remain depressed, or I could choose to look for the positive and stay hopeful that my accusations would be overturned in court. It was a difficult decision, but I knew that I would need to stay positive if things were ever going to get better. The results were amazing. The judge and jury could tell that I was confident and genuine in my appeals for their understanding. My lawyer had an easier time proving my case. This blog is all about choosing to stay positive during your court case.

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