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You know that you shouldn’t finish off your last beer, walk to the parking lot behind the bar and hop in your pickup truck. If you’ve had a few drinks, it’s not yet safe to drive, and you could be well over the legal limit. You also know that your Blood Alcohol...
People struggling with addiction could easily find themselves on the wrong side of the law. Not only is the substance involved in their addiction illegal for them to abuse, but chemical dependence could lead to criminal activity in other areas of their lives. Someone...
When you’re charged with a crime, it helps to have a good alibi. An alibi is simply proof that you were unable to commit the crime for some reason, and that the authorities have charged the wrong person. Alibi evidence may include video surveillance footage,...
If you attended nursing school, then you don't likely need anyone telling you how challenging it is. That's not all -- you have to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). It's only then that you can apply for a license from...
If you are accused of a misdemeanor crime while you're in college, you may be concerned that this will put an end to your schooling. The truth is that every school is different, so whether you are likely to be kicked out of school or not will depend on the school’s...
When California’s “Three Strikes” law took effect back in 1994, it was met with a decidedly mixed reaction. Some people felt that it was a much-needed step in keeping repeat violent offenders off the streets. Others, however, expressed concerned that it punished...
Embezzlement means someone accuses you of stealing money they put you in charge of. If they cannot account for all the funds at any point, they might turn and point the finger at you. There are many roles, both paid and unpaid, that might require you to look after...
If you do not feel optimistic about your chances of fighting a criminal charge, the prosecution turning up a witness can feel like the nail in your coffin. Let’s get one thing clear -- the prosecution does not want you to think you can succeed. They want you to roll...
Sometimes things get out of hand after people have had a few drinks. What starts as a misunderstanding over a girl could end up with you spending the night in a police cell to “cool off” after things got out of hand, regardless of whether you did anything wrong or...
The Fourth Amendment gives you the right to go about without the constant threat of a police search. One area that often presents confusion in criminal cases is when and where the police have the right to search your vehicle without first getting a warrant. If you are...