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In a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Authority (NHTSA), it was found that Utah saw a dramatic drop in fatal auto accidents after lowering the drunk driving limit from .08 to .05. As a result, activists in more states have been seeking to lower the legal limit for alcohol consumption. However, efforts to do this face legal hurdles, due to the complexity of implementing this change across all fifty states.
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Every year, thousands of people are arrested for Driving While Intoxicated or Impaired. Like other criminal charges, DWI convictions can result in probation and even jail sentences. DWI charges carry severe penalties outside of the criminal justice system including fines, license suspensions/revocations, mandatory rehabilitation programs, and requirements to install and maintain Ignition Interlock Devices in any vehicle you own or drive.
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Every year, thousands of people are arrested for Driving While Intoxicated or Impaired (DWI). Like other criminal charges, DWI convictions can result in probation and even jail sentences. DWI charges carry severe penalties outside of the criminal justice system including fines, license suspensions/revocations, mandatory rehabilitation programs, and requirements to install and maintain Ignition Interlock Devices in any vehicle you own or drive. Continue reading “DWI Consequences Outside of the Criminal Justice System”
A criminal conviction can come with more consequences than meets the eye. In addition to fines, probation and/or jail sentences a criminal conviction can lead to “collateral consequences.”
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If you have been arrested or accused of a crime, it is easy to make a mistake that could significantly impact your ability to defend yourself in court. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to help yourself. Here are five ways to protect yourself if you get arrested by the police:
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It can be terrifying to be interrogated by police officers. Officers are highly trained in an array of tactics to get individuals to confess or incriminate themselves. Fortunately, there are things you can do to protect yourself from police pressure and protect your rights. Here’s what you need to know if you are ever interrogated by police.
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Every American has a constitutional right against self-incrimination, also known as the right to remain silent, and to speak to an attorney whenever questioned by law enforcement. Here are several reasons you should always exercise your right to remain silent and demand to speak with an attorney:
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If you have been accused of a crime or arrested, it is easy to make a mistake that could significantly impact your ability to defend yourself in court. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to help yourself. Here are five ways to protect yourself if you get arrested by the police: Continue reading “Five Ways to Protect Yourself if You Are Arrested”
This past April, New York passed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), which made marijuana legal to purchase, sell, and possess within the state. In addition, the law also expunged many criminal sentences for possession of the drug. However, that does not mean that it is now a free-for-all when it comes to pot in New York, and there are certain regulations New Yorkers should be wary of. Here are seven things you should know about marijuana legalization in New York: Continue reading “Seven Things to Know About New York’s Marijuana Legalization Law”
One of the most serious potential traffic offenses that someone can be arrested for is driving under the influence (also known as a DUI). In New York, this is split up into two types of offenses: driving while ability impaired (DWAI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI), with a DWI being more severe than a DWAI. If you are arrested and convicted on a DUI charge, you could face numerous potential consequences, including the following: Continue reading “Five Possible Consequences of a DUI”
