The legal standard for underage drinking and driving is different for those over the age of 21 and underage drivers have stricter restrictions. It is important to understand these standards if you have been charged with underage drinking and driving. Being found...
Month: October 2016
Facing indecent exposure charges
Exposing certain parts of your body in public could lead to indecent exposure charges against you. The law considers your genitals as private parts of your body. It prohibits anyone from indecent exposure in public. Typically, indecent exposure involves an attempt on...
Understanding felony DUI charges
A felony DUI is the most serious type of drug charge. Although most states recognize DUI charges as misdemeanors, there are cases in which prosecution pushes for felony charges. Felony DUI charges could lead to severe consequences for the defendant. Charging someone...
Drug paraphernalia laws in the U.S
A drug paraphernalia charge is applied when someone is caught with special items that may be used to manufacture drugs. Although drugs like methamphetamine and heroin are illegal, they are still being manufactured. The government uses the drug paraphernalia law to...
Dealing with tax evasion charges
When an enterprise intentionally underpays its due taxes, the act may be categorized as tax evasion. While the tax code is complex, tax procedures are relatively easier. Every citizen fills data forms based on income, family size, and expenses. From this information,...
Registering as a sex offender
Each state has a sex offender registry by which they keep track of convicted sex offenders in the district. The registry is a database that is open to public view and contains information about the convicted offenders. The requirement that places one in the registry...
Defending yourself against involuntary manslaughter charges
The U.S law has several definitions for all kinds of murder and homicide offenses. Some of them are more serious than others. Involuntary manslaughter is the unintentional killing of another person due to negligence or any other unlawful act. The perpetrator does not...
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The U.S law has different statutes that deal with murder and homicide. Though the law is fairly strict when it comes to taking another person's life, there are different degrees of murders that have been established. First degree murder is the worst kind, with the...
Paying restitution for your crimes
The justice system depends greatly on making people pay for their crimes. Restitution is a way to make people for their crimes in a more literal form. People who commit a certain crime that brings financial loss towards another person must pay it back. The judge might...