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Drinking and Driving: Understanding Blood Alcohol Concentration Limits

November 15, 2012

(Guest post regarding criminal law in NSW Australia) Every driver and motorcyclist should know about the applicable blood alcohol limits that apply in their state or territory. In NSW Australia, there are three main blood alcohol limits to be aware of. A different limit will apply to you, depending on your licence and vehicle type. […]

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What To Do When DUI Becomes A Felony?

October 17, 2012

Everybody dreads the idea of being charged with any criminal offense, so most people’s hearts start pounding out of their chest if they’ve had a few drinks and see flashing blue lights behind them on the road. Getting a driving under the influence (DUI) charge is a serious offense which can lead to severe fines, […]

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What Is The Intoxilizer Margin Of Error?

October 16, 2012

Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is considered a serious offense in the United States, so much so that the U.S. Government threatened to pull highway funding from states that didn’t recognize .08 percent as the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) level for driving. Breathalyzers have become the common test for driver impairment throughout […]

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Road And Transport Law In The UK

October 9, 2012

The UK’s road and transport law is long and complex, consisting of various different acts and regulations. It may be difficult to ensure you are keeping to the right side of the law with so many different codes of conduct to consider which is why; hopefully, this guide should break it down into slightly easier […]

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Hit and Run: Top 3 Common Defenses

October 2, 2012

Hit and run offenses are one of the few crimes where witnesses jump at the chance to make a statement and testify in court. Most people are simply astounded when they see a driver cause an accident and then flee the scene, so many of them are more than willing to help convict the offender. […]

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Could Driverless Cars Reduce Auto Accidents?

October 1, 2012

(U.S. Law and generally) Many people who grew up watching the Back to the Future trilogy were disappointed when a new century came around and technology didn’t seem very futuristic. This is all likely about to change. Google has been in the process of developing a car that can drive itself with no human interaction, and […]

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5 Reasons Why You May Want to Hire a Lawyer to Fight Your Traffic Ticket

July 31, 2012

Guest criminal defence blog post, mainly based on US law and general principles, outlining 5 reasons why you may want to hire a lawyer to fight your traffic ticket. Sometimes it just makes sense to pay the fine for a minor speeding, an illegal turn, or running a red light. If you have a good […]

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Can Dram Shop Laws Factor Into a DUI?

July 29, 2012

Describing a bar or tavern as a “Dram Shop” is so antiquated that most people might think that it is used only in 18th century literature, plays and the occasional television show. However, the term “Dram Shop” was enshrined as a legal standard back in the early 19th century, and as such all laws pertaining […]

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Factors That Can Cause False Readings with a Breathalyzer Test

July 19, 2012

The Breathalyzer machine was invented by Dr. Robert Borkenstein in 1954. The science behind the machine is relatively simple in theory, but more complicated in execution. It was created to estimate the BAC, or blood alcohol content, in the body. When alcohol is ingested, the body does not digest it immediately. It moves through the […]

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How Many DUIs Does It Take To Get Jail Time?

July 18, 2012

(US criminal law) If you’re considering drinking and driving, and you think that you’ll simply lose your license or pay a fine if you get caught, you may want to think again. The fact is, in states like Virginia for example, impaired drivers can face jail time, even on their first offense. DUI as a […]

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