Restoring Hope
To curb drunk driving offenses, authorities across America have turned to ignition interlock devices. And why wouldn’t they when data suggests that their use has led to reduced DUI offenses? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ignition...
Theft is perhaps one of the most common property crimes in the U.S., with millions of incidents a year. The penalties and sentences for theft can range from minor to severe. Although each individual case is unique, if you're facing theft charges, there are several...
Drinking in bars has become a favorite pastime for many people, especially those looking to unwind after a long day at work. Unfortunately, there are instances when misunderstandings arise between friends or strangers, which can lead to physical altercations. And when...
Custody agreements are a common consequence of divorce. However, what happens when the parents never married? Does the father have the right to seek custody? Rights of an unmarried mother or father A mother has the same parental rights regardless of her marital...
A child’s growth comes with various changes in their lives, such as additional school activities, summer job opportunities or simply changes in personal preferences. Changes in the parents’ lives could also affect the child, like a new job or home. Because of these...
A Drunk driving charge will appear on your record and follow you around for years. Additionally, driving under the influence can make finding or keeping employment difficult. Anytime you apply for work, the company will likely conduct a background check on you,...
When going through divorce, you will have to undergo asset division as well. This is the process of dividing up any community or jointly owned marital properties in an equitable or equal way. But how do you even determine what sort of assets you will divide in the...
Many Americans turn to alcohol as a way to combat stress in an ever-stressful environment. Despite the fact that this does not make for a healthy coping mechanism, more and more people seem to engage in it. Unfortunately, this also leads to an elevated rate of DUI...
A police officer who has pulled over a driver on suspicion of drinking and driving has several methods of gathering evidence, including questioning the driver, observing their behavior, and field sobriety tests. But perhaps the most important tool at the officer's...
When dealing with a DUI charge, it is important to take it seriously from the start. After all, you are not only facing the possibility of a jail sentence when you face the possibility of a DUI conviction. In reality, the long-term consequences of a DUI conviction are...
