Getting a traffic ticket is something that most people view as a nuisance. While this is the case if you don't get these violations often, even seemingly small tickets can lead to considerable issues if you get tickets a lot. Knowing some basic points about traffic...
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What influences a prison sentence?
A criminal act, proven guilty, is supposed to determine a prison sentence. Length and severity should vary by the degree of the crime. Instead, it's repeatedly proven that the cultural, social and economic background of a suspect can increase or decrease the penalty...
Understanding how standard field sobriety tests work
If you've ever made the poor choice to drive drunk and gotten pulled over, most likely the officer who stopped you performed a battery of field sobriety tests aimed at confirming their suspicions. The most popular of these, roadside sobriety and Breathalyzer tests,...
First-time drug offense? Do not let it ruin your life.
What options? Certain programs allow you to wipe your record clean if you fulfill specific conditions. Deferred adjudication and pretrial diversion could keep you from having a criminal record. Deferred adjudication entails the following: 1. You must either plead...
The difference between misdemeanor and felony charges
When it comes to misdemeanors, although they are not felonies, they should still be taken seriously. Those charged with misdemeanors can not only go to jail, but face hefty fines. Depending on the particular nature of the crime, these charges can adversely impact not...
Autistic boy dies in alleged drunk driving crash, charges levied
A 7-year-old autistic boy was killed in Youngsville recently in an accident that is being dubbed as s drunk driving accident. The boy left his home at night when his mother was taking a bath. Neighbors searched for the boy, but he had made it about a mile down the...
