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DUI & DWI Legal Blogs & News from DUI Lawyers & Criminal Law Firms – USA, UK & Global.

DUI and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

July 11, 2013

The term “driving under the influence” is usually associated with liquor-induced recklessness, and to be sure, driving under the influence is irresponsible behavior, but DUI is not always the result of drinking and partying. Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, has emerged as a primary component in many instances of impaired driving among military veterans, and […]

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Types of Substance Abuse Cases and Suggested Defenses

June 30, 2013

Types of Substance Abuse Cases and Suggested Defenses All courts are very serious about prosecuting substance abuse cases. Many prosecutors and police officials stress this as possibly being their most important work. However, this focus also produces zealous attitudes toward those who use controlled substances, whether they are legitimate prescriptions or not. The recent actions […]

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What You Should Know About Drunk Driving Defenses

June 24, 2013

(Michigan law and generally) Penalties for drunk driving can be quite severe however; there is a way out if you are able to mount a convincing defense. If you are arrested for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence and want to fight it out in court you need to understand all the drunk […]

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Car Accidents vs. Gun Deaths Stats

June 18, 2013

Among the most common ways that people die in the US are car accidents. Gun deaths get a lot more publicity, possibly because of the sensationalism of some of the cases or the outright tragedy involved in others. Children shooting each other accidentally, for instance, is a tragic situation that reporters cover all too often. […]

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Can You Get a DUI Expunged?

June 15, 2013

If you’re convicted of a DUI, you might find yourself in a situation where it greatly affects your chances of being able to get jobs and in other areas of your life. A lawyer can help you if you are charged with drunken driving, but if you are convicted, the consequences of that conviction may […]

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Things To Keep In Mind Before Selecting A Criminal Defense Lawyer

June 13, 2013

Things To Keep In Mind Before Selecting A Criminal Defense Lawyer Even though charges brought up against you seem like the most challenging part of a criminal case, finding the right lawyer proves otherwise. Not only are you looking for a lawyer that is affordable, but you want one that is experienced and reputable as […]

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Grandmother Convicted of Seventh DUI

June 7, 2013

Jeannie Jenkins, 53, was convicted of her seventh DUI after drinking alcohol prior to driving to pick up her 1-year-old grandchild from a day care center.  A Rolling Meadows jury deliberated for about two hours before finding Jenkins guilty following a three day trial before Judge Kay Hanlon. Jenkins was arrested in April of last […]

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Marijuana Use and Car Accidents

May 27, 2013

Operating a vehicle under the influence of any drug can be extremely dangerous not only for the driver, but for everyone else on the road with that driver. Although a recent study highlighted that some teenagers don’t feel that marijuana impairs their ability to drive, accidents from marijuana users can be fatal. Most teenagers smoking […]

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Synthetic Marijuana: Is It More Dangerous Than the Real Thing?

May 23, 2013

Synthetic Marijuana: Is It More Dangerous Than the Real Thing? Synthetic marijuana was first developed in a laboratory in South Carolina as a possible treatment for specific diseases that required pain management. The lab was able to recreate the active ingredient in marijuana, THC, with ease and in stronger strengths. However, the substance was never […]

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Illegal Passing Leads to DUI Arrest in Connecticut

May 2, 2013

On Sunday evening, police officers pulled over a Shelton man and arrested him for drunken driving around 5:30 p.m.  Police saw the 2002 Acura MDX of Joseph Reis passing a vehicle on the left as another driver waited at a stop sign.  The incident took place at the intersection of Elm and Church streets in […]

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