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Where do you find the answers to the questions about legal issues that you may have? What resources are good resources to turn to? Do you really need an attorney to represent you when you are facing legal charges? There are so many questions surrounding criminal charges that can be difficult to find the answers to. Working as a legal aid, I have been asked the same questions over and over again. That is why I created this blog. I hope to answer those questions for many others and provide more information that can assist in working through legal issues with the best possible outcome.
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2017
Is It True Your License Can Be Suspended For Life After A DUI Conviction?
License suspension is a common punishment for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In most cases, a person's driving privileges will only be revoked for a short period of time (e.g., 12 months). Sometimes, though, the state will permanently ban drivers from the roadways. Here's how that can happen and what you can do about it:
Two Reasons Your License Will Be Permanently Suspended
Being convicted of multiple DUI's is the most common way people have their driving privileges permanently revoked.
What Is "Habeas Corpus" And Can It Help You Fight Criminal Charges?
If you've been accused of a crime and incarcerated, but can't afford bail, you may be wondering whether you have any defenses under the law that would permit your release from jail. Although many criminal statutes include affirmative defenses (like self-defense) you may be able to utilize to avoid conviction, in some cases, the Latin term "habeas corpus" may be all you need to secure release from jail. Read on to learn more about the legal principle of habeas corpus and how it could apply in your criminal case.
Facing A DUI Charge? Why You Should Enroll For DUI Classes
You have probably heard people being ordered to take driving under the influence (DUI) classes after being convicted of DUIs. If you are facing a DUI charge, you should know that these classes have numerous benefits that every DUI defendant should aim for. Here are a few examples of these benefits:
License Reinstatement
One of the most common and far reaching consequences of DUI convictions is license suspension. It can be particularly devastating if you drive a lot, for example, if your job requires a lot of driving.
Things To Expect After A DWI Arrest
Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense, and if you are charged with suspicion of DWI it is in your best interest to immediately hire an experienced and reputable DWI attorney. If you are pulled over on suspected DWI, you can expect the following:
Being Arrested
If a breathalyzer shows that your blood alcohol content is above the legal limit or you fail a field sobriety test, you will be arrested by the officer who pulled you over and taken to the nearest police station.
What You Need To Know Before Suing For Assault
If you were involved in a fight and suffered injuries due to another person's aggression, then you may be considering suing the attacker for assault. While there are many individuals who do win assault cases, it's important to know that many others who are attacked have their cases dismissed -- or are told by their attorneys that they don't even have a case at all. So, to save yourself some time, hassle, and anguish, review these factors before you decide to bring a possible assault case to your personal injury lawyer.
Why You Can't Believe Drug And Alcohol Test Results In A DUI Case
Some people who get arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol undoubtedly knew they'd had a few too many drinks before they got behind the wheel but decided to gamble they'd get home before they got caught. Others end up shocked that they're being arrested because they were certain that the one glass of wine or beer that they had with dinner wouldn't have put them over the legal limit.