Receiving a citation or a traffic ticket can be more than a nuisance. You may be surprised at the ways that these tickets can affect your right to operate a car. Most states have a system in place that will determine how many “points” are on your driving record. ...
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Month: October 2012
DUI in Recreational Sports? Drinking on Wheels and the Law
Even people who have never gotten a driving under the influence (DUI) charge in their life know that the consequences can be detrimental. Continued here: DUI in Recreational Sports? Drinking on Wheels and the Law
What Will Happen if the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act Passes?
Come November the Presidential Election is not the only thing people will be voting for in Oregon. For many locals, the vote will also give them a chance to express their feelings on an issue that always causes controversy and which has been argued about across the US...
Sharing Best Practices on Reentry Efforts at First District-Wide Conference
The following post appears courtesy of Zane David Memeger is U.S. Follow this link: Sharing Best Practices on Reentry Efforts at First District-Wide Conference
Should You Opt for a Bench Trial or a Jury Trial?
In Massachusetts, all criminal defendants are entitled to a trial by a jury of their peers; in District Court, this is six members randomly chosen from the community, in Superior Court it’s twelve. However, a defendant has the option to waive their right to a jury...
Some of the Worst Things About Being a Criminal Lawyer
Being a criminal lawyer isn’t as glamorous as what we see in television shows. While we often see these sharp, smartly dressed individuals lunching with clients, presenting arguments in the afternoon and then having celebratory drinks by 7, you may find that the...
Asset Forfeiture Notifications: More Efficient and Cost-Effective Than Ever
Today, the Department of Justice announced a change to the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act (CAFRA), effective immediately, which will allow federal law enforcement agencies to advertise certain public forfeiture notices online, at a reduced cost, at...
A Comprehensive Anti-Violence Strategy: Reentry, Prevention and Enforcement
On October 10th, Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole traveled to Talladega, Ala., where he spoke with members of the Northern Alabama Reentry Council. The Reentry Council was formed in April 2011, with the goal of offering recommendations to create more successful...
Potential Game Changing Case on Federal Sentencing
On Friday the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Alleyne v. U.S. (docket 11-9335), which will consider the continued application of its decision in Harris v. U.S., 536 U.S. 545 (2002). Following the Court’s landmark decision in Apprendi v. New Jersey (2000), the...
Flashing Is More Than Annoying – Is It Dangerous?
There have been a lot of reports in the past years about people who expose their private parts to other people, especially to minors. These individuals want to offend other people, or to gratify their sexual desires. Read this article: Flashing Is More Than Annoying –...
