Probation Violation
Oct 29, 2011
What happens if I violate my probation? Will I automatically be sent to jail?
Probation violation is an offense that occurs when you break the terms or conditions of your probation. The consequences a...
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Aiding and Abetting/Accessory
Oct 29, 2011
A criminal charge of aiding and abetting or accessory can usually be brought against anyone who helps in the commission of a crime, though legal distinctions vary by state. A person charged with aiding...
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Harassment
Oct 29, 2011
From Findlaw.com
"Harassment" refers to a broad number of behaviors that are subject to both criminal punishment and civil liability. On the criminal side, states have a wide variety of criminal laws ...
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Suppose a police officer sees a packet of marijuana on the backseat?
Oct 29, 2011
When the police can see evidence readily from a place in which they have a right to be, the law generally does not consider it a search. Rather, it is a plain-view seizure. As long as the officer has a...
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Can my car be searched if I get pulled over?
Oct 29, 2011
In general, yes. There are three basic ways in which an officer has the authority to conduct vehicle searches after a traffic stop. The first is consent. Most often if a police officer wants to search ...
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Medical Marijuana - An Overview
Oct 29, 2011
From findlaw.com:
The term "medical marijuana" refers to the use, possession, and/or cultivation of marijuana for medical purposes. People who are terminally ill, or suffer from painful or long-term s...
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Boating Under the Influence (BUI)
Oct 29, 2011
From findlaw.com:
States have drunk driving laws that were enacted to help keep drivers, passengers, and the community safe. But did you know that every state and the federal government have laws agai...
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Drunk Driving Terminology - DUI, DWI, BAC, and Related Terms
Oct 29, 2011
From www.expertlaw.com,
Commonly used terms in drunk and impaired driving cases include:
Offenses:
DWI- Driving While Impaired
DUI- Driving Under the
OMVI- Operating a Motor Vehicle wh...
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The Advantages of Hiring a Drunk Driving Attorney
Oct 25, 2011
The overall advantage of hiring a drunk driving attorney is that they understand the rules and the consequences of a drunk driving arrest. In fact, if the consequences to you are big and serious (i.e.,...
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If I don’t know that something is against the law, how can I be charged with breaking the law?
Oct 25, 2011
This question has been posed to me more times than I can count. An excellent, concise response from Freeadvice.com is:
Youve heard the old adage: ignorance of the law is no defense. All citizens are c...
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