August 2013

Should Yellow Lights Last Longer?

August 31, 2013

Approaching an intersection can be a dreadful experience for any driver. As we become aware that the light will change, we struggle with whether we should speed up or slow down. Either action can have consequences, particularly when yellow lights are not yellow for very long. Given a large portion of fatal accidents occur at […]

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Insider Trading Under the Microscope

August 30, 2013

For those of us who don’t play the stock market, our experience with insider trading might be limited to the movie Wall Street. But for those who routinely invest—or even do so on occasion—it’s important to understand exactly what insider trading involves. Mainly so that it can be avoided. Insider Trading Defined Per the US […]

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The Basics of Bail Bonds

August 30, 2013

If someone gets in trouble with the law, the person has to first be booked and processed before bail can be made. As the accused, once you find out the bail amount (which ensures you will appear in court on your given date), you can contact a bail bondsman. Most bail bond companies will accept […]

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Business Owners Guilty of Money Laundering

August 29, 2013

Three Shreveport business owners, William Paul Boyter, Michael Paul Boyter, and Anthony Reuben Riley, have pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy, money laundering, tax evasion, wire fraud, and failure to comply with federal banking regulations. The guilty pleas were entered on Tuesday before United States District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote.  Also charged as defendants in […]

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Punitive Bond in Alabama

August 28, 2013

Criminal defendants who are arrested in Alabama generally have the right to post a bond to be released from jail while their criminal case is pending. Alabama criminal attorneys in Birmingham and elsewhere know that the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides: “Excessive bail shall not be required. . .” Also, Rule 7 […]

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Do Prisons Truly Serve Society?

August 28, 2013

Prison is an unpleasant subject: they are, after all, where people we’d rather not deal with go to disappear.  The idea, noble on its face, is that criminals are rehabilitated in prison, and can return to society changed by the experience (and convinced by it that they never want to return).  Unfortunately, that change is […]

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The Most Common Strategies in DUI Defense

August 27, 2013

If you believe it is impossible to fight a DUI charge you are mistaken. There are several variables that make a DUI case something that needs to be reviewed by a good attorney. With the right DUI defense, an attorney will be able to reduce your sentence, fine, or possibly have the case thrown out. […]

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Medical Malpractice: Criminal Vs. Civil Responsibility

August 27, 2013

Medical Malpractice: Criminal Vs. Civil Responsibility Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is injured while under the care of a medical professional. According to one Maryland medical malpractice attorney, medical error is a significant problem that leads to nearly 100,000 deaths per year. An injury can be minor or serious; extent of the injury is […]

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Pleading Down to “Wet Reckless?” A Parent’s Guide to DWI Alternatives

August 26, 2013

A conviction for driving under the influence can negatively impact an individual’s life in many different ways. The first conviction establishes a criminal record as well as a negative driving record, which can result in incarceration, fines, and mandatory enrollment in a certified alcohol abuse program.   When a conviction happens to an individual under […]

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Basics of Medical Malpractice: What I Should Know Before Filing a Claim

August 23, 2013

Basics of Medical Malpractice: What I Should Know Before Filing a Claim You might be considering filing a medical malpractice lawsuit if you have been injured by the negligence of a doctor.  However, it is important to note that there are several guidelines that can help you determine whether or not medical malpractice actually occurred, […]

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