A DUI is an especially serious crime. Not only is it something that’s frowned upon by society at large, but it also has very serious consequences for both your legal and professional future. At the very least, someone accused of DUI will have to deal with the stress of a trial. If you are found
We’ve all been there – you’re driving along, comfortable in your abilities to control this machine you call your car. Suddenly, you see the blue and red flashing lights behind you. At first, you wonder who did something wrong. It couldn’t have been you, correct? But then your senses catch up with your nervous system
When prohibitions against drunk driving began in 1910, there was no set limit to determine whether a driver was in fact intoxicated at the time of arrest. But all that changed, first in 1938 when the American Medical Association and the National Safety Council determined that a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.15 percent should
If you’re facing a DUI charge, you’re probably wondering if you need an attorney to help you with the case. Many people opt not to hire a lawyer because they feel as though they can save money that way. Not hiring an attorney can end up costing a convicted person much more than lawyer fees.
Being arrested and charged with a crime does not automatically result in a conviction. Luckily, United States citizens are protected by various rules of law that may not necessarily prevent prosecution, but can lead to a reduction in charges or a lesser sentence upon conviction. The prosecution may not have ample evidence to prove your
A lot of people aren’t aware of the long-lasting consequences of drinking and driving. And when you have one too many drinks at the bar, you may not realize how intoxicated you are and likely won’t be thinking of anything other than getting home. But before you get yourself into a situation where you’re driving
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released its annual list of crimes in September 2016 and, while property crimes had decreased in 2015, the data showed a 3.9 percent increase in violent crimes during the same year. However, the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program is unlikely to include the myriad of impossible acts for which
A large majority of lawsuits have a fairly clear “winner” and “loser” and in a perfect world, it would always be obvious who is a fault when personal injury is incurred. Unfortunately, when someone is injured on the job, at a place of business, or in a public place, it can be difficult to determine
A DUI can have a long-lasting effect on your life. When you get charged with one, it’s important to focus on taking the steps that will get you back to a normal lifestyle. Write down the facts. In a legal case, details matter. As soon as you are able, write down everything you remember about
So, your local district attorney has filed an indictment against you and local law enforcement has arrested you for the crimes listed in said document. Unfortunately, depending on the crime, criminal charges are not always the only way you may be punished for your alleged wrongdoing. There are several crimes that can lead you into
Car insurance companies are not usually in the business of providing even the most basic coverage for dangerous drivers. In California, a conviction for driving under the influence will remain on your driving record for 10 years. Unfortunately for many drivers, their insurance rates will generally increase for up three years. To top it off,
Press Release National Trial Lawyers Extends Membership Invitation Redding, California, 2017 — The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers invited Mark Cibula to join their exclusive membership base for the year of 2017. Membership is by invitation only and is only extended to 100 criminal defense lawyers in each state. The selection process is
