Legal Articles, General Practice

School's Immunity Defense Falls Short in Student's After School Incident

Blog post about the liability of schools when students are injured while on school grounds.

Student Claims Court Lacks Jurisdiction in Juvenile Delinquency Case

Blog post on the jurisdiction of juvenile delinquency claims involving students covered by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Drug Evidence "Harmless" in Light of Multiple DUI Tests

Blog post about the admissibility of different types of evidence in DUI cases.

Drunk Driver's Refusal of Sobriety Test Does Little To Curb Conviction

Blog post on the admissibility of statements made by people who have been arrested for a DUI and the Constitutional ramifications of allowing the evidence.

Drunk Driver's Testimony "Opens Door" To Self-Incrimination

Blog post about the ability of courts to hear evidence of a person's refusal to answer questions after being stopped and arrested for DUI.

State Uses Drunk Driver's Refusal of BAC Test Against Her

Blog post about a woman's refusal to perform a BAC test when police stopped her and how this was used in court against her.

Man Convicted of Burglary for One Bottle of Vodka

Blog post about what it takes for a breaking and entering to become a burglary.

Driver Claims Casino Tribal Jurisdiction Voids DUI Charge

Blog post on the issue of whether Connecticut police officers have jurisdiction to charge someone with a DUI on highway on Native American land leading to a casino.

Big Firms and The Wizard of Oz: Who's Behind the Curtain of Your Bill

Analysis of profit models, perverse incentives and conflicts of interests within big firm business models.

Let a Lawyer Review Your Commercial Lease Agreement

A commercial lease is usually prepared by the landlord's attorney. Shouldn't you have your own lawyer review it for you?

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