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Parents Should Lead by Example Regarding Texting While Driving

At least 1.6 million car accidents each year involve drivers using cell phones and texting according to the National Safety Council. We have all heard the warnings about the dangers of texting while driving. It has remained one of the hottest topics in terms of roadway safety.

Health and Safety Code 11364.1a – Paraphernalia for Possession

Under California Health and Safety Code Section 11364.1a, it is illegal for an individual to possess any device including a methamphetamine pipe, instrument, contrivance or paraphernalia for unlawfully smoking or injecting a controlled substance.

Medical Marijuana DUI: Court Rules Prosecutors Must Prove Drivers "Under the Influence"

Discussing the Michigan Supreme Court's recent decision in Peo v Koon which states that medical marijuana users must be "under the influence" before being convicted of OWI.

Michigan OWI: "Operating" a Motor Vehicle Defined

Discusses in depth what constitutes "operating" a motor vehicle for purposes of a DUI or OWI.

Resisting & Obstructing

Michigan's Resisting & Obstructing statute including definitions, penalties, defenses, and recent case law.

Retail Fraud AKA Shoplifting

Detailing Michigan's Retail Fraud or Shoplifting statute and penalties.

Hardship Driver's License Appeal

When can someone with a suspended or revoked license apply to the circuit court for a hardship driver's license.

Fleeing & Eluding

Detailing Michigan's Fleeing & Eluding statutes and the various penalties and defenses.

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Recommends States to Lower BAC to .05 for DUIs

Discusion and detail of the NTSB's new recommendations for DUI laws and penalties including lowering the BAC requirement from .08 to .05.

Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) Awards Back Pay To Former Employee of General Services Administration

In a recent decision by the MSPB, Paul Prouty, former Region 8 Commissioner of the General Services Administration (GSA)’s Public Buildings Services, was found to have been wrongfully terminated for his alleged involved in the Western Regions Conference Scandal and awarded nine months of back pay.

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