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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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Should it Be Illegal to Drive While Sleep-Deprived?

August 21, 2013

Getting behind a vehicle while sleep deprived has been an increasing problem among U.S. drivers. It has become such a problem, in fact, that the legalities of driving while drowsy have been called into question. While some lawmakers want to make it illegal to drive without adequate rest, others believe a “driving-while-drowsy” law would be […]

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Street Racing: Dangerous and Illegal

July 27, 2013

While recent trends in Hollywood and other media sources may portray street racing as an exciting and thrilling way to show off your car, it is truly a dangerous hobby that could leave you behind bars (or worse, critically injured). From high injury and fatality rates, to laws that prohibit racing in all forms, this […]

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A Few Recent Notable Medical Malpractice Cases

July 18, 2013

Perhaps surprisingly, though thankfully infrequently, some of the most terrifying ordeals you can go through happen after you’ve been admitted to the hospital for care. Medical malpractice is generally described as the negligence of a doctor or other hospital staff when dealing with a patient, which leads to patient injury. It doesn’t mean that your […]

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Should Driving While Eating Be Prohibited?

July 17, 2013

Currently there is not a nationwide law that prohibits eating while driving. Anyone can drive and eat, but if an accident occurs then the driver can face negligence charges. There are a number of accidents every year that are the result of carelessness while driving. The question remains, should driving while eating be prohibited? Why […]

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Are Photo Enforced Tickets Truly Necessary?

July 15, 2013

There are over 313.9 million citizens in the United States of America, with about 240 million drivers enrolled. These statistics increase the rate of reckless drivers engaging in fatal endangerments. This hindrance is said to be alongside the top public safety concerns of the residents in the country to date. Conserving regulations in regard to […]

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Should Workplace Bullying Be Outlawed?

July 10, 2013

Bullying in the workplace is technically not new. It’s been happening for as long as there has been a workforce. It just hasn’t always received the attention that it should. That has changed in recent years, with people everywhere becoming more aware of the intimidation tactics and hostile behaviors that plague workplaces across the country. […]

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Recent Cases in Music Piracy

July 9, 2013

The Stop Online Piracy (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA) legislature, which are in congress, argue that online piracy is a problem which is costing the country about $250 billion per year. Apart from that, 750,000 jobs that are related to the music industry are lost every year. This is the reason why there […]

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How to Spot Elder Abuse

July 1, 2013

Family Everyone has parents, and as such, everyone also has (or had) grandparents.  The thought of someone mistreating our elderly relatives is usually enough to make our blood boil with anger.  Unfortunately, elder abuse is just as common, if not more so, than child abuse. Physical Abuse If you or someone you know has aging […]

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