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UK Speeding Offences – Do You Know Your Limits?

April 18, 2013

We’ve all done it – edged over the speed limit on the motorway – sometimes intentionally, yet other times without realising during a long journey. Although the UK has more than enough road signs, we still are unsure of the exact speed limits when unprompted. Common sense usually kicks in with most cases, but it […]

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How a Motoring Solicitor Can Help

April 3, 2013

With more fixed, mobile and average speed cameras than ever, more advanced technology such as automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) and better trained road traffic officers then chances of facing a motoring conviction get higher year on year. It’s even possible to pick up a number of speeding fines in one trip and with only […]

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Federal Definition of a Firearm and the Right to Possess

March 28, 2013

Gun-control legislation has been at the forefront of the political agenda since the Sandy Hook shooting in December 2012. This recent concern has prompted President Barack Obama to propose new legislation for firearm use. The proposed laws are set to pass through Congress in May and will strengthen current gun-control measures by providing mandatory, thorough […]

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Santa Ana Residents Free to Vote for Medical Marijuana Clinics in 2014

March 28, 2013

Residents of Santa Ana, California, will get an opportunity to vote on one of the city’s hot topic issues – medical marijuana dispensaries. The city now bans these facilities, but this may change based on the voting tally scheduled for 2014. The Medical Cannabis and Restriction Initiative will not slide into the background completely if […]

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What to do if another driver is under the influence of drugs

March 28, 2013

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be dangerous not only for the person behind the wheel, but also for other road users. If you encounter an intoxicated driver on the road, it is best to keep a safe distance from them. Don’t try to intervene or do anything that might cause an […]

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Health and safety in the workplace and HSE prosecutions

March 26, 2013

Health and safety in the workplace is an issue that is often at the forefront of employers’ minds. In this post we’re going to take a brief look at what health and safety legislation an employer has to comply with and the consequences of failing to comply with this legislation. In doing so we’ll examine […]

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Rights You Should Know If You’re Arrested

March 22, 2013

(US law) Getting arrested by the police is usually a scary experience especially if the individual has never been arrested before. Most people do not know what rights they still have once they have been arrested. This is a sad state of affairs as it makes it very easy for their rights to be denied. […]

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Attorney General Defends Charges Brought by House over Weapons Trafficking Initiatives

March 21, 2013

Eric Holder has spent his entire career as the adversary of criminal defense attorneys; first as a US attorney, then as Deputy Attorney General, and since assuming the office of United States Attorney General. However, the head of the Department of Justice will need his own criminal defense attorney to fight the criminal contempt of […]

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How can a section 10 help me avoid a drink driving conviction?

March 21, 2013

Are you facing drink driving charges? In NSW Australia, there are harsh penalties for those convicted of drink driving. As well as hefty fines and possible disqualification from driving, if you are convicted of a drink driving offence, you also have to deal with the consequences of having a criminal record. Like many people, you […]

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FBI Will Begin Collecting Information About Your Tattoos

March 21, 2013

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has tracked fingerprints and DNA for many years. With expanding technology, the FBI is also able to track a person’s voice and irises in some cases. However, starting next year, the FBI will be able to track body art as well. The FBI recently announced plans to collect information […]

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