There are many options individuals can take to avoid drunk driving and proactively prevent being charged with a DWI. Individuals can choose a designated sober driver or call a rideshare service, so they do not get behind the wheel after drinking. Some people might also consider sleeping it off in their vehicle, so they do […]

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Receiving probation can feel like a relief after facing criminal charges. However, it is critical that individuals understand the terms of their probation fully as they move forward, so they can protect themselves and avoid the effects of a violation. What exactly counts as a violation? If the court orders probation, they will outline specific […]

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Commercial drivers spend most of their time on the road. Therefore, obtaining and maintaining their commercial driver’s license (CDL) requires them to meet high safety standards when behind the wheel. They must be especially careful when it comes to the risk of impaired driving. That is why drivers must understand all of the challenges they […]

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Facing an accusation of theft from an employer is both shocking and overwhelming. It is not something that individuals should take lightly. They must act quickly to protect their rights and best interests. Therefore, it is critical for individuals to understand: what is necessary to prove embezzlement? Prosecutors must prove four elements Embezzlement is one […]

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Most people know that a DWI can result in serious, long-lasting consequences. In addition to fines, fees and potential jail time, individuals might even lose their driving privileges for a period of time. Even when they get their license restored, it could come with a catch. There are some cases when individuals might have to […]

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There is not a true consensus regarding the definition of white-collar crime. It is a relatively broad term that can represent a wide range of fraud committed by business and/or government professionals. In general, these crimes are defined by deceit, concealment or a violation of trust motivated by finances and usually do not involve physical […]

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Evidence usually plays the biggest role in a DWI case. And an individual’s blood alcohol content (BAC) is often the most important component of evidence in the prosecution’s case. This is why many people wonder if they can refuse BAC testing. While individuals often can refuse standardized field sobriety tests, refusing chemical BAC tests is […]

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According to Georgetown University, roughly 131 million people in the United States take prescription drugs for various reasons, whether long-term for chronic pain, high blood pressure, generalized anxiety disorder or short-term as they recover from a serious injury. Regardless of the reason, that is a significant percentage of the adult population. It is incredibly common […]

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The United States Health & Human Services reports that one-in-five adolescents between the ages of 12 and 20 have consumed alcohol in the last 30 days. That high rate of underage drinking plus the high rate of binge drinking this age group participates in also places adolescents over the age of 16 at risk for […]

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When police pull someone over under suspicion of drunk driving, their first step is often to conduct a field sobriety test. This process frequently includes a breath test. The first device that tested breath for alcohol was developed in 1938. Since then, companies created several types and brands of breath tests, such as the Breathalyzer. […]

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