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The Seriousness Of Recurring DUI Offenses In California

06th February 2012
Like most other states in the United States of America, California has begun to adopt a firm stance when it comes to repeat DUI offenders. If you have found yourself being charged with DUI for a second or third time in California, hiring a competent DUI a...
Author: Autumn
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Breathalyzer Tests And DUI

24th November 2011
If you have been arrested on suspicion of DUI and given a breathalyzer test, you should make contact with a DUI lawyer right away to safeguard your rights. DUI is a serious charge which can have serious consequences if you are convicted. Drunk driving sho...
Author: Autumn
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DUI Conviction—How to Tell Family and Friends

09th August 2011
If you’ve gotten a DUI conviction then you already know how difficult it is to discuss. It can feel embarrassing and shameful, but there are ways to have an open, honest conversation about the issue. There are significant consequences for people who d...
Author: Walker J. Thornton
Legal

Criminal Convictions and U.S. Citizenship

14th March 2011
Considering about applyingfor citizenship, but have a DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) on your data? In many states it is still probable to become a U.S. citizen even though you have had one (or sometimes two) convictio...
Author: Edmund Pratt
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What Kind of Effect Can A DUI Conviction Have On Your Citizenship?

17th January 2011
1 from the eligibility specifications to obtain naturalized US citizenship demands that the applicant be a persona of "good moral character". This ambiguous term will be the cause why a lot of applications for naturalization are denied. Denied application...
Author: Felix Black
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DUI Statistics – Deaths and Injuries

15th April 2010
Here are some of the most recent DUI statistics surrounding deaths and accidents in the United States. The number of deaths caused by drunk driving accidents in the USA at the time this article is being written stands at 2699. The number of people inju...
Author: johnson merel
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The Criminal Rap Sheet : Examination & Comprehension

11th February 2010
Every time a person is taken into custody and fingerprinted in any state, that person has developed a "rap sheet" in that state. A criminal rap sheet is an account of criminal activity committed by a person, and the State Department of Justice ("DOJ") is ...
Author: Stewart Wills
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

DUI Lawyer – Fighting On Your Behalf

11th November 2009
Illinois is very harsh on drunk drivers. The driver's license of a person is automatically revoked here if convicted on a DUI charge. If one has an adverse criminal and driving history, there is every possibility of his/her car being forfeited and the per...
Author: Linda49818a
Legal

Sentencing Alternatives: Caltrans Freeway Cleanup

08th June 2006
Sentencing Alternatives: Caltrans Freeway Cleanup Instead of sitting in the county jail as the result of a DUI conviction, DUI offenders can be sentenced to work on a Caltrans Freeway Cleanup crew as a term of their probation. The number of hours requ...
Author: Darren Kavinoky
Legal

Plea Bargains: What are the factors or special allegations that will increase a person's exposure to

07th June 2006
Plea Bargains: What are the factors or special allegations that will increase a person's exposure to jail time/harsher punishment in a misdemeanor case? There are a number of factors or special allegations that will increase a person's exposure to har...
Author: Darren Kavinoky