Legal Articles, DUI-DWI

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Toronto criminal lawyer Matthew Friedberg says Ottawa’s decision to delay its implementation of new regulations intended to help trace firearms is good as it isn’t clear how the new measures will help police solve crimes. He says Canada should dispense with the plan altogether.

Stopping the Under 21 Year Old License Suspension

Atlanta DUI Lawyer Jim Yeargan explains how to stop the driver's license suspension for Georgia driver's under the age of 21.

Decriminalization, Legalization, and Marijuana Use in Illinois

With many states jumping on the marijuana legalizationn bandwagon, whether it be for medical or recreational use, “legalization” and “decriminalization” are two words often used interchangeably, although they have different meanings under the eyes of the law.

What Miranda Warnings Mean For You, the Police and the Prosecutor

Brief explanation of what Miranda Warnings are, what they mean and what they do and do not protect in New York State

New York State DMV Regulations Affecting DWI and Relicensing

Brief explanation of revised New York DMV regulations applicable to alcohol and/or drug related convictions.

You Refused a Chemical Test in New York State…Now What?

Brief article explaining what constitutes a DWI refusal in New York, the process and potential consequences.

Evidence, Objections and Offers of Proof

Offers Summary on Evidence, Objections and Offers of Proof in a DWI/DUI Context

The Basics of the Expunction Process

Many people do not know that they may be eligible to have criminal charges remove from their record. This article explains the basics of whether or not a person is eligible to have their record cleaned up by using this process.

Speeding Citations in North Carolina

Speeding citations as misdemeanors...not so simple matters.

Is not paying back a casino marker a crime in Nevada?

If someone takes out a casino marker and fails to make good on it within the specified time, the court presumes the person had “intent to defraud.”

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