All drivers know that driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime, but do you know the exact circumstances that can lead to a DUI arrest and charges? Here are some of the specific things that may give rise to DUI charges:
If Your BAC Is Above 0.8
For a private motorist, the most obvious way to get arrested and charged with DUI is to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of at least 0.
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If you have been charged with a criminal drug possession charge, you will want to make sure that you are doing everything in your power to prepare for your case. One of the best things to do is to retain a criminal drug possession lawyer to assist you with your case instead of trying to handle this all on your own. Want to know a little more about how your lawyer will be able to help you with this type of case?
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Sex crimes can touch on so many different aspects of your being at the same time. If a robber steals money from you, it can be disheartening, but you understand that you can get it back. However, how do you take back your innocence, when you've been the victim of sexual assault? It's a situation no one wants to find themselves in, so you might not give much thought to what to do if you were forced to experience such a heinous crime.
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If you have been injured in a car accident, due to a slip and fall, by a defective product, as a result of medical malpractice or have been bitten by a dog, you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, before you do, you may be looking to obtain personal injury legal advice. There is a lot of information that you can glean from a simple consult or by obtaining professional legal advice.
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You have probably heard that you cannot be tried for the same act twice. This is a general explanation of the legal principle of double jeopardy. Note that there are some elements that your case must meet for the double jeopardy defense to apply. For example, to succeed with the defense, you have to prove that:
You Are Facing A Criminal Case
Double jeopardy laws only apply to criminal cases; it doesn't apply to other cases such as civil lawsuits.
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