Despite their financial situation, age, or gender, any individual who has suffered injury due to the negligence or malice of another is entitled to compensation for the losses they have suffered. Unfortunately, there are times when the details surrounding a potential injury lawsuit can make it seem impossible to win
Good people sometimes find themselves being arrested for crimes. Many are unaware that a crime has been committed, while others simply were not involved. Unfortunately, private citizens usually know very little about navigating the criminal court system, if anything at all. Those involved in a criminal case, especially those carrying
Most first-offense arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol are fairly standard. From field sobriety tests to procedural conduct, the evidence against suspects is usually solid and difficult to fight in court. However, there are several details that may be arguable and arrestees should highly consider hiring an attorney
Several differences separate the crime committed in rural areas from that found in larger communities. The types of crime that one may be arrested for are not the likes of which would be charged in an urban location. For example, itās probably been a while since someone was arrested for
Currently, more than 2 million security guards are employed by American government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private businesses. This number vastly exceeds that of the nationās 700,000 sworn law enforcement officers. While the duties carried out seem similar, the training required and the tasks that may be carried out by
Just as soon as vehicles began hitting the road, a man was arrested for causing a collision while under the influence of alcohol. While this action was not yet a crime itself, the event sparked the first DUI laws. Beginning with the State of New York in 1910, states were
Upon being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) a driver will immediately have his or her license taken by law enforcement officers at the scene. This is the beginning of a mandatory 30-day suspension of the arresteeās driving privileges. Regardless of the outcome in court, an individual arrested for
Recent years have seen a rise in arrests for individuals caught operating motor vehicles while under the influence of substances other than alcohol. For example, Arizona drug-arrests increased 34 percent between 2010 and 2016. Many drivers are still under the misguided assumption that they will only be guilty of driving
When someone is arrested and charged with drunk driving, they often believe that there is no way to prove their innocence. After all, they are up against law enforcement officials with experience in testifying before judges and juries. On the other hand, defense attorneys are also well-versed in fighting for
With fees and fines totaling close to $10,000 and the potential to be sentenced to a prison term, a DUI can derail someoneās life for many years. As adults, many people will go out and have a drink or two with dinner or perhaps they are attending a social function.
I was very happy to have Mark and his team represent me for a personal injury claim. They explained the process well and answered all of my question. My calls and emails were always returned in a timely manner.