Consequences for DUI convictions, especially subsequent convictions, can be quite serious, resulting in a loss of freedom, hefty fines, loss of driving privileges and social and professional consequences. A DUI defense lawyer can discuss whether any of the following defenses may apply in your case to help you get your charges reduced or even your case dismissed completely.

Distracted driving has been recognized as a serious problem by lawmakers, resulting in many states banning cell phone use while driving, adopting hands-free only rules or taking other action to curb the use of cell phones while driving. Individuals who are found to be engaging in distracted driving can face a variety of serious consequences.

When a person is facing criminal charges, he or she has many important decisions to make. He or she must consider whether to plead guilty or not guilty. He or she must decide whether to take a punishment recommended by a prosecutor. Possibly the most important decision is who he or she should use as a lawyer.

Few cases are more prone to absurd happenings, bizarre government policies, or overly expensive litigation than pet cases.

Someone who has been victimized by domestic violence can seek protection through the issuance of a restraining order. This order instructs the alleged abuser from having any contact with the victim. Before a court will issue a restraining order, the victim has to provide reasonable proof that physical abuse has occurred. If issued, the alleged abuser must typically stay at least 100 yards away from the victim.

Fatal motor vehicle accidents occur every day on American roadways. This is most apparent when examining fatal accident statistics.

Arizona has some of the strictest DUI laws in the nation. There are multiple types of DUI charges that a person may face if he or she is arrested for drinking and driving. For example, important differences exist between misdemeanor DUI and aggravated DUI.

While hail can cause extensive damage to a home, hail damage claims may not be easy claims to have accepted. Homeowners may run into difficulties with claims and compensation for payments that they have already made to repair the damage. Because hail damage is often unnoticed when looking at the roof from below, a professional with experience in hail damage is needed.

Motor vehicle accidents can lead to a number of serious injuries. One such injury can be shoulder injuries. These types of injuries can have serious implications.

Every year, approximately 800,000 people are bit by dogs to such a degree that they require medical attention. Children and postal workers are the most susceptible to such bites. Due to the prevalence of such attacks, there are many personal injury cases that are based on dog bites. This also means that there is more opportunity for victims of dog bites to make a mistake that adversely affects their legal rights.