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  • What to Know When You're Charged With Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana

    Everyone understands that driving under the influence (DUI) charges can lead to some pretty serious penalties. Lest you are under the impression that this charge only applies to alcohol, however, you might want to consider how using marijuana could also result in a DUI. Read on and find out more about being arrested and charged with being under the influence of marijuana. Impairment: No Matter What the Cause The law doesn't discriminate between the various substances, both legal and illegal, involved in a DUI charge.
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  • Auto Defects Can Lead To Personal Injuries

    If you have experienced an auto accident, you may be shaken up. Accidents are extremely common, resulting in many different injuries and personal damages. Unfortunately, auto defects can be part of the cause of these accidents. Now, what happens if an auto defect made you appear to be at fault for an injury? You may not be to blame. If you believe an auto defect contributed to or caused your accident, you may have some legal recourse.
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  • 3 Questions About Prenuptial Agreements

    Are you in the process of getting divorced and wish that you had a prenuptial agreement? This agreement that is created before the marriage can help a couple set their own rules for how assets would be divided if a divorce were to happen. Here are a few questions you likely have about prenuptial agreements that will help you be better prepared for future marriages. Why Use A Prenuptial Agreement?
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  • What You Should Do After Your DWI Arrest

    If you get stopped for a DWI, no matter the circumstances, there are some things you should do if you want to get out of this situation as easy as possible. The following are some things you should know so that you can have a situation that will hopefully lead to a more successful outcome: Listen Carefully One issue that can work in your favor is listening carefully to what the police officer says before, during, and after your DWI arrest.
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  • What a DUI Attorney Needs from You

    When a client comes to a DUI lawyer to discuss a case, it can be helpful if they have some key items with them. You'll find your first consultation with a DUI attorney more rewarding if you can address these 5 issues. Paperwork Charges filed by the police produce lots of paperwork. If the police or the court provided you with any paperwork, usually just after they release you from custody, make copies of these documents and provide the copies to a lawyer when you go to your initial meeting.
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  • The Crime Of Assistance: Aiding And Abetting

    If you help someone to commit a crime, it's not just that person who will be charged with a crime; you will also be facing the criminal charges of aiding and abetting the crime. Below are two elements the circumstances of your actions have to meet to trigger aiding and abetting charges. Someone Else Committed the Crime If two or more people commit a crime, then the government can prosecute them jointly for the crime.
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  • How To Help Yourself When Facing A DUI

    Having a DUI charge on your record can lead to a lot of trouble, from increased insurance rates to potentially missing out on jobs for which you apply. That's why it's wise to learn what DUI attorneys might say their clients should know beforehand. Avoid Being in Your Car First, note that this is not limited to "don't drive" -- it is a broad idea that includes getting into your vehicle at all if there's any question about whether you might still be intoxicated.
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  • 3 Surprising Ways You Might End Up A Registered Sex Offender

    How do you end up on a sex offender database? Most people assume that everyone on a database has forced someone to participate in sexual contact against their will. Unfortunately, that's far from the case. There are a number of surprising reasons that you can be labeled a dangerous criminal. Here are some of the ways that people end up on sex offender registries before they hardly realize what is happening to them:
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  • Something to Talk About: Attorney Client Privilege and You

    Many people know something about the privacy of their communications with their lawyers, but until you are put in a difficult situation and need a lawyer, you may never truly understand what it means. If you are now facing a criminal charge and need to speak with an attorney, read on for a better understanding of just how private your communications with your new attorney will be. Strong Legal Protections
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  • Can the Scent of Marijuana Alone Justify a Search and Drug Testing at a Traffic Stop Where Marijuana Is Legal?

    California, Massachusetts, and Nevada just became the newest three states to legalize recreational marijuana, and four other states legalized marijuana's use for medical reasons. The rapidly changing laws regarding the legal use of marijuana in one form or another are giving rise to another legal issue: whether or not the scent of marijuana alone is enough to serve as probable cause for either a warrantless search of someone's vehicle or as the sole basis for a warrant.
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