Which States Have the Fewest Car Accidents?

September 7, 2013

Car accidents are a major problem for the United States. Motor-vehicle deaths are the leading cause of death for children ages two to 14. It’s a growing concern for parents, drivers and insurance companies across the country. States with the fewest car accidents may be the safest for driving. Travel Fatalities by State Car accidents […]

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A Few Bicycle DUI Cases

September 5, 2013

Laws regarding driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other narcotics can be found on the books of nearly every state in the U.S., including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These laws seek to curb the dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated or otherwise impaired. While most […]

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The Most Common Injuries Treated in the ER

September 5, 2013

Many people try to avoid going to the hospital as much as possible. After all, nobody really enjoys a hospital visit, and depending on what kind of health insurance they may have even a routine check-up may be too expensive for some people to handle. People try to treat injuries and illnesses themselves, and for […]

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Fighting Fraud at Work: 5 Signs It’s Time to Blow The Whistle

September 4, 2013

Just about everyone recognizes and respects the necessity of holding a job in order properly manage bills and remain a productive member of society. There’s obviously no doubt that many individuals dislike aspects of their job, but these are often overlooked when it comes time for a paycheck. Unfortunately, there are sometimes bigger issues going […]

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The Growing Offense of Internet Enticement

September 4, 2013

(US law) Most of us have watched Nightline’s To Catch a Predator.  The series is about chat room sexual predators, and how many people willingly walk into a trap carefully arranged by local law enforcement agencies. Craigslist, while being useful in many ways, has also been a hotspot for various scams and criminal activities.  Recently, […]

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Romeo and Juliet Law needed in Alabama

September 3, 2013

Several years ago, one of our Birmingham criminal attorneys at Parkman & White, LLC represented a young man charged with Rape II, also known in Alabama as Statutory Rape.  Alabama’s Code makes it a Class B felony, for a person 16 years of age or older to have sexual relations with a person older than […]

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Philadelphia DUI? Steps You Should Take Before Going to Trial

September 2, 2013

Philadelphia DUI? Steps You Should Take Before Going to Trial   Being arrested can be a particularly harrowing experience for first-time defendants. Without a careful and considered approach to managing one’s legal affairs, innocent parties can be baited into making incriminating statements and the less innocent parties may have their rights violated. Anyone arrested for […]

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Facing the Consequences: What Happens After a DUI

September 1, 2013

Facing the Consequences: What Happens After a DUI Making a decision to drink and drive is never positive and the consequences resulting from getting caught are even worse. Many individuals practice impaired driving at a measured rate, usually in accordance with the amount of alcohol they have consumed. This behavior can also be problematic, even […]

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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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