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Facing a DUI or DWI Case? Seek Legal Assistance

13th April 2010
One of the most common causes of vehicle accidents in the U.S. is Driving under the Influence (DUI) or also known as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). Collisions involving drunk drivers are also considered more dangerous than those caused by drivers who ar...
Author: Mesriani Law Group
Law

Tips to Minimize Trouble When Suspected for DUI in San Diego

08th April 2010
Should you have the misfortune to be stopped by the police for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence in San Diego California, there are a couple of things you may do to minimize any trouble you are already in: - Act courteously to the officer in cha...
Author: steve magill
Law

Queens DWI Lawyer Your Best Defense

17th March 2010
Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs is a serious crime that often results in severe consequences depending upon the situation. Such person is usually the cause of traffic accidents and subsequently taking lives of innocent people. Queens is b...
Author: Queens Dwilawyer
Law

DUI Charges Carry Very Stiff Penalties

03rd December 2009
It is an intimidating sight to see those flashing blue lights in one's rear view mirror for a minor traffic offense. Seeing those lights for a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge is a terrifying experience. A DUI arrest carries severe penalties and m...
Author: Nick Messe
Law

The Dire Consequences Of A DUI Charge

03rd December 2009
Every good criminal lawyer and every good DUI attorney will tell you that the crime is not called driving while drunk. It is called driving while under the influence. These are two very different things. You don't have to be drunk to be charged with drivi...
Author: Nick Messe
Legal

Most Common Traffic Law Violations in California

16th September 2009
Each state creates and implements its own traffic laws not only to facilitate the flow of traffic but also to ensure the safety of the passing motorists. Traffic law violations not only endanger the motorist's life but of those around him as well. ...
Author: Mesriani Law Group
Legal

Know What To Do When You Meet With An Accident

21st July 2009
It is absolutely impossible to avoid accidents. In spite of taking the best precautionary measures, you are likely to meet with an accident. The major causes of accidents are carelessness, reckless driving and driving under the influence of alcohol. Drivi...
Author: Kirthy
Legal

Determining Negligence

04th June 2009
Negligence is commonly defined as the failure to exercise due prudence and care that a reasonable person would exercise, under circumstances, to prevent injury to another and/or cause damage to another's property. Los Angeles is a smorgasbord of genera...
Author: Mesriani Law Group
Legal

Arizona DUI Laws

30th October 2008
While state DUI laws have many similarities, understanding the specifics of the laws in the state where you are driving will help you if you are ever accused of driving under the influence. In the state of Arizona, DUI laws state that you can be arrested ...
Author: Cary B
Legal

Is hiring a Kentucky DUI lawyer is Imperative?

04th June 2008
"Kentucky DUI Law: Kentucky uses two theories to find liability in drivers suspected of DUI. The first of these is the per se theory of intoxication. Under the per se rule, any person with a blood alcohol level that exceeds .08% is per se guilty of violat...
Author: andy taylor
Legal

Can I Get My DUI Expunged in California?

07th April 2008
Being charged for a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in California means that your criminal record will be slightly tarnished. However, in certain cases there is a chance that the DUI charge can be expunged if you've been on "good behavior" during your p...
Author: Maria Palma
Legal

Criminal Misdemeanor in Rhode Island (RI) - Plea Agreements - Sentencing & What is a Conviction?

21st April 2007
This article explains pleas, plea agreements, criminal law and sentencing in Rhode Island (RI) for criminal misdemeanors.(Please call Rhode Island criminal law attorney David Slepkow at 401-437-1100 if you need legal advice.) If you are charged with a ...
Author: David Slepkow, Rhode Island Lawyer
Legal

Can You Beat the Breathalyzer?

25th April 2006
Copyright 2006 Lance KnowltonIf you are ever suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and pulled over by the police, you may be given a Breathalyzer test, which will be used to determine the level of alcohol concentration in your bloodstream. T...
Author: Lance Knowlton
Legal

High Cost of Drunk Driving

05th January 2006
The new tag line for drinking and driving is "drive hammered, get nailed." And law enforcement agencies are not kidding.If suspected of driving drunk, you will first be tested using the field sobriety test, which consists of walking a straight line, stand...
Author: Russell Weissman
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