A driving under the influence (DUI) conviction can be a career-changing event for commercial truck drivers. The consequences extend far beyond the immediate legal penalties. It can risk your ability to maintain your commercial driver's license (CDL) and employment....
Drivers in California need to be aware that DUIs are not just for alcohol offenses. Overall, these charges can be handed out to any driver who is impaired behind the wheel. That impairment could also come from legal drugs like marijuana or illegal drugs like cocaine....
Receiving a criminal conviction and dealing with its aftermath can be challenging. These incidents can stay on record for a long time, possibly appearing in background checks for various purposes. Because of criminal history evaluations, a single conviction can impact...
Many musicians admit to illegal activity in the lyrics of their songs. A famous example is Johnny Cash, who wrote a song claiming to have shot another individual, who then passed away from their injuries. But there are plenty of less high-profile examples, as well....
Dogs, whether they are pets or wandering strays, can bite. When such incidents occur, the risk of infection, rabies, permanent damage or health complications is an alarming possibility. If you or someone close to you has suffered a dog bite, the steps you take next...
Accidents and injuries can happen unexpectedly. Even if you were just walking on a sidewalk, poorly maintained pavement could cause you to slip and fall. This incident could result in severe injuries and, sometimes, lifelong consequences. Sustaining injuries on a...
Most people are aware that the legal limit is 0.08%. If they take a breath test after they’ve been driving, exceeding this legal limit means they’re going to be arrested. They will face DUI charges and the court will presume that they were impaired because of the...
When you take certain medications, they have warnings on the back label. The warnings may tell you not to take too many doses in a certain timeframe, for instance. Another warning may be that you’re not supposed to operate heavy machinery while you are using said...
A party commits fraud when they intentionally deceive another to gain a certain benefit illegally or unethically or deny victims a particular right. Fraud involves several legal elements, including hiding or misrepresenting material truths, sometimes resulting in the...
Credit card fraud is a general term for unauthorized payment card transactions, including credit or debit card transactions, for personal gain. It is one of the most common forms of identity theft, with millions of credit card numbers stolen annually in the US. How is...