Given below are some of the cases dealing with drunken driving issues and their landmark judgments. Detailed explanations of the case laws are presented with the clarity in the case and decision. DUI Case 1: Pennsylvania v. Muniz Case: A drunken driver was subjected to field sobriety test (FST) that also involved tests that would […]
An arrest for DUI/DWI in the state of California results in 2 separate cases; first the court case, and then the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) case. There are 2 different statutes that must be looked at when a defendant is in court due to a DUI/DWI offense. First, is the California Vehicle Code Section […]
Like many other US states, DUI/DWI law in the state of Alabama includes both a criminal case, as well as a Department of Public Safety drivers license case. DUI/DWI charges can be filed against somebody who is operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of impairing substances such as alcohol or drugs. Drivers can […]
A business attorney is one of those very useful business tools that most companies will need to use at least once, and probably a lot more, during the course of doing business. By definition a registered or incorporated company is a legal entity in its own right with all the legal rights and entitlements that […]
Is there a legal risk involved in sending communications via the Internet? Absolutely there is, particularly for companies and employers. This is because very few people think twice before they hit the send button and send their email or message winging off into the void that is the Internet. After all, electronic communications are but […]
Retainer fees. That’s the fee lawyers traditionally charge you to ensure that they remain available to provide you with legal assistance. Today there are a couple of types of retainers. The so-called classic retainer is when the client pays in advance for a block of a lawyer’s time. When payment is received, the lawyer then […]
Whilst it is not illegal to hire private investigators, there are nevertheless things that a private investigator is not permitted by law to do. A good private investigator is aware of exactly what those things are for the jurisdictions in which they operate. But if you’re considering hiring one, here are some of the things […]
If you’re thinking about stopping and offering assistance the next time you come across an accident or someone requiring assistance you had better check your state’s Good Samaritan Law first. Most countries and all US states have a Good Samaritan Law. They were introduced to protect members of the public or volunteers who happen upon […]
In the United States, laws are made based on the need for these laws and how effective they will be in improving safety or reducing crime, right? Not with driving under the influence and other alcohol-related laws. With the influence of MADD and politicians who are trying to win elections, the states are often strong-armed […]
PHOENIX DUI DRUNK DRIVING RIGHTS Under Arizona DUI law and the Constitution, every person has legal rights. As with all criminal cases, those legal rights are numerous, and are set forth below. Because the DUI law penalties are so severe, it is extremely important that you be aware of your DUI rights. The Right to […]
