Saying that your marriage is done and filing for a divorce can lead to some very strong emotions. Not only do you have to deal with the emotional turmoil, you also have to handle the legal matters. It's imperative that you take the time to heal emotionally and...
You didn't think you were the slightest bit impaired, even though you had a drink or two. When you were charged with driving while impaired (DWI), it came as a total shock.So what happens now? Since it's your first offense, do you have any hope of keeping your...
Have you ever seen another driver sail through an intersection when the light was already red? Have you ever slipped through an intersection yourself just as the light turned and reasoned that the light was more "pink" than red?You aren't alone. Red-light running has...
Motor vehicle accidents of any sort happen quickly -- far more quickly than most people can process. Once they're over, even the people involved in the wreck and the witnesses nearby may disagree on how events unfolded.This is particularly true when there are multiple...
If you've been charged with a crime, you'd probably ideally prefer to either have the charges dropped or be acquitted.But what if that doesn't happen? If you're convicted, you may find yourself listening to the "aggravating" and "mitigating" factors associated with...
Breathalyzers and similar devices are one of the most common types of sobriety tests used in drunk driving stops, and their results often lead to drunk driving convictions. When a driver receives charges after failing a Breathalyzer test, they may think that there is...
Distracted driving is thought to be behind about a quarter of all motor vehicle accidents. Distractions are also behind about 9% of crashes that involve some kind of fatality.That's a significant factor -- especially when you consider that every distracted driving...
It's hard to watch your kids grow up. Sooner or later, you're faced with the knowledge that you can't always be with them, can't make all their choices for them and won't always be there to protect them from themselves.That brings us to the subject of drinking and...
Even a minor car wreck can leave you feeling battered and bruised -- so the fact that one or both of your legs hurt after an accident is hardly surprising. You probably don't think it's anything serious.Unfortunately, you could be wrong. Severe, shooting pain in your...
Americans are pretty fond of "do-it-yourself" projects, but there are some areas of life that should never be handled without experienced assistance. In particular, we're talking about plea deals.The majority of criminal cases in the United States today don't result...
