If you are charged with an offense but qualify for bail, you will be required to attend court for a hearing or trial at some later date. But what happens if you fail to honor your commitment to the court? Basically, several things will happen if you unlawfully miss...
Year: 2022
Did a company card lead to your embezzlement charges?
You would never intentionally steal from anyone, let alone the company that employs you. You have a strong sense of personal ethics and want to see your employer thrive, especially if you have a well-compensated professional position. However, access to a company...
The ‘Dutch reach’ method saves the lives of bikers
Bike lanes provide bikers the chance of riding alongside cars without the fear of injury. Not every road accommodates the use of bikes, which may cause bikers to ride inches away from passing and parked cars alike. If someone in a parked car suddenly opens a door in...
3 ways insurers could try to reduce your claim after a car crash
If you are in a car crash, your thinking may not be as sharp as usual for several days. The shock and distress of the situation and your lack of knowledge of legal matters can leave you vulnerable. That is why you need to take great care if anyone from the insurance...
How can you defend my refusal to take a Breathalyzer test?
Picture this: you are driving home after an evening out with family or friends. Then, out of nowhere, the police pull you over on suspicion that you could be driving while intoxicated (DWI). Before you know it, they are already asking you to take a Breathalyzer test...
Why you should avoid field sobriety tests
It can be quite terrifying to have a police officer pull you over. An officer might suspect you of driving while impaired (DWI) even when it is just nerves making you act suspiciously. As a result of the suspicion, the officer might ask you to do a field sobriety...
What you say (or don’t say) to federal agents can lead to charges
When people talk about breaking the law, they mostly focus on state statutes, like speed limits or laws against shoplifting. However, some individuals will face prosecution not from state government entities but the federal government. Numerous circumstances can lead...
You can get a DUI in the morning
One thing to remember about drunk driving is that you could still be at risk of getting DUI charges the morning after you have consumed alcohol. Many people don't realize that they are still impaired or that their BAC has not fallen back to zero yet. Don't assume that...
What makes truck accident claims different?
A truck accident claim can get complicated. Unlike an ordinary car crash, you are looking at several potentially liable parties. On top of that, victims of trucking accidents often end up with severe injuries, some of which result in permanent disabilities or even...
Human error causes a stunning amount of car accidents
Car accidents happen every day. Sometimes, it's the fault of a drunk driver. Other times it's a young driver who is inexperienced or reckless. Sometimes it's an older driver, perhaps a parent who is distracted by a child or an elderly individual whose physical ability...