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The First Australian Refugee Sues Canadian Officials After Winning Asylum

The First Australian Refugee Sues Canadian Officials After Winning Asylum

Houston's Deadly Highways

Houston had almost 3000 wrecks in a one week period, many seriously injured and 12 people killed!

Russian Activist Vladimir Kara-Murza Serves as Pallbearer at John McCain's Funeral

We previously wrote two blog posts about the courageous Russian political dissident, Vladimir Kara-Murza. Kara-Murza survived two near-death experiences after being poisoned by what he believes were Russian agents.

Chief Student Loan Watchdog Resigns

There may be further worries on the student loan debt front as recent news announces the resignation of Seth Frotman, student loan ombudsman at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

5 Truths & Myths About Underage Drinking in SC

Say you want to stop to buy beer before heading to a party while underage. Maybe you get caught, either successfully OR unsuccessfully, trying to buy beer with a fake ID. Maybe you get caught by the cops with beer in your car.

Do Soft Drinks Raise Breathalyzer Readings?

We all know that soft drinks can negatively impact health, but did you know that they can negatively impact a breathalyzer test reading?

South Carolina DUI’s & Your Right to Independent Testing

There has been discussion in the news recently regarding the right a person has to an independent test when they are arrested for DUI. In one article I read, a couple of my lawyer colleagues who were interviewed didn’t get the law of this topic exactly correct. Granted, it is complicated.

Top 14 Questions About DUI Convictions in SC

Suppose you are stopped for speeding—just a few miles-per-hour over the limit—while driving home from happy hour. The officer leans into your window and asks if you have been drinking.

Can a DUI Be Expunged in SC?

DUI convictions can NEVER be expunged from your record. Therefore, it is extremely important to fight any DUI charge with an effective defense from the very beginning of your case.

AG Sessions References New DHS Policy to Refer 100% of Illegal Southwest Border Crossings for Prosecution

In a May 7 speech, Attorney General Sessions made an important announcement regarding a new DHS policy for making criminal referrals: “[T]he Department of Homeland Security is now referring 100 percent of illegal Southwest Border crossings to the Department of Justice for prosecution...

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