If you have been charged with a crime of any sort, one of the first things you need to do is hire a criminal defense attorney. Such an attorney can represent you in court, and while they may not be able to get the charges against you dropped or dismissed if you are actually guilty, they will often be able to ensure a reduced sentence or reduced charges. But to help your criminal defense lawyer defend you, it's essential to be honest.
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Avoiding drinking and driving -- and therefore avoiding being charged and convicted of a DUI -- is important. It is particularly important to avoid drinking and driving while you have a child in the car. In fact, be aware that if you get arrested for a DUI while you do have a minor in the car, there is a chance that your situation could be even more serious than if you had been alone or if you had only had other adults in the car.
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When parents buy toys for their children, they take it for granted that they aren't going to fail or cause any type of personal injury. Unfortunately, toy failure happens all the time and could lead to serious problems with a child's health. In this situation, a product liability case in a personal injury lawsuit may be required.
Toy-Related Injuries are Not Uncommon
Every year, many children are injured by toys in a variety of way.
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If someone wrongs you in some way that is deemed criminal, your course of resolution is pretty straightforward. You can contact the authorities and if the person is arrested, there will be a criminal trial, resulting in jail time if you win and the defendant lose. But sometimes you can be "wronged" without the party that is harming you committing a criminal offense. Maybe you could even argue that what they did was criminal but there isn't enough evidence for a criminal conviction.
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If your teen has gotten a number of traffic citations since becoming a licensed driver, it's time to take matters into your own hands. Traffic citations can mar your teens driving record, especially if they continue to receive them. Here are some steps you should take if your teen has been issued another traffic citation.
Sit Down With an Attorney
If your teen is looking at another ticket, it's time to sit down with a traffic citation attorney.
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