Articles, tagged with "jail time", page 2
30th October 2008
While state DUI laws have many similarities, understanding the specifics of the laws in the state where you are driving will help you if you are ever accused of driving under the influence. In the state of Arizona, DUI laws state that you can be arrested ...
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Author:
Cary B
12th September 2008
Minnesota law distinguishes between assault and battery in civil lawsuits. However, under its criminal code, battery is included under the heading of assault. An assault is an act done with intent to cause another injury or imminent fear of injury. The ac...
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Author:
Robert Palmer
17th August 2007
Drug courts are a recent innovation in the country. They're designed to help stop the abuse of alcohol and drugs and related criminal activity by ordering offenders into drug treatment programs instead of serving jail time. In exchange for completing the ...
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Author:
Rod MacTaggart
07th June 2006
Plea Bargaining:
How do the following differ from a DUI:
Wet Reckless, Dry Reckless, Exhibition of Speed
The prosecutor and defense counsel can agree to a lower charged offense, as a result of what is known as "plea bargaining." Plea bargaining us...
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Author:
Darren Kavinoky
07th June 2006
Plea Bargains:
What are the factors or special allegations that will increase a person's exposure to jail time/harsher punishment in a misdemeanor case?
There are a number of factors or special allegations that will increase a person's exposure to har...
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Author:
Darren Kavinoky
