The ramifications of a DUI conviction can be very far reaching. If convicted, you can face jail time, heavy fines, expensive mandatory classes on driver safety, and the suspension of your driver’s license. While these penalties may feel severe if you are convicted of driving while intoxicated, they are not as grim as the sentence you could receive for DUI manslaughter. […]
Individuals who are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol have committed a serious offense and require legal representation. It is not the goal of this article to give legal advice to anyone. The information here is only designed to be used for educational purposes and should not be construed in any way as legal advice. Seek the advice […]
Young people have rights and responsibilities when it comes to dealing with the police and breaking the law. A crime is an act that breaks one of Canada’s criminal laws. A crime is sometimes called “an offence”. For example, if someone robs a bank, they have committed the crime of robbery, which is an offence under theCriminal Code of Canada. […]
Since the dawn of time, society has had to cope with theft. It is a fact of life, that we have amongest us, those you think its their god given right to help themselves to other peoples property. To secure your property and keep it safe from the thief, you have to think like a thief. If you look at your property and […]
Theft is a crime that sometimes goes by the title “larceny.” In general, the crime occurs when someone takes and carries away someone else’s property without permission and with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it. Statutes establish different kinds of theft crimes. Perhaps the most basic distinction between types of theft has to do with petty theft and […]
Murder and manslaughter and all other cases involving a death are usually more complex and emotional than any other matter. Anything you say or do can potentially hurt your case. Contacting a lawyer immediately will help protect your rights and ensure that proper procedures are followed. More importantly, consulting our firm will help you understand the specifics of the criminal […]
Operating a motor vehicle, or for that matter even a bicycle or other human-powered vehicle, after consuming alcohol or other drugs so that mental and motor skills are impaired is recognized as an act of driving under the influence (DUI) or drunk driving. Illegal in most jurisdictions, drunk driving is responsible for a large number of deaths, injuries, and accidents every year […]
Many people all over the country have guns in their homes. It is very important for people in this situation to learn all that they can about the law that are in place to ensure firearm safety within their homes. Here is some information about this subject. One of the first things that should be done with regards to firearm safety is to […]
It’s not just drug dealers who will be arrested if they get caught. Carrying drugs for personal use could get you a large fine or time in prison too. It’s a good idea to understand the laws surrounding drug classifications, possession and intent to supply Jump to table of contents Drugs and the law It’s illegal: to have or own […]
Introduction Family and domestic violence (including child abuse, intimate partner abuse, and elder abuse) is a common problem in the United States. Family and domestic health violence are estimated to affect 10 million people in the United States every year. It is a national public health problem, and virtually all healthcare professionals will at some point evaluate or treat a […]