At one time or another, most people have had someone pick up a prescription for them. For example, a father might pick up a prescription for his teenager, or a husband may pick up a prescription for his wife. It’s not unusual for that to happen. In the majority of...
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Can mitigation help you in a Florida criminal case?
Florida is notorious for its use of mandatory minimum sentences, but many criminal charges don’t carry mandatory minimums at all. In those cases, judges often have a tremendous amount of leeway when it comes to sentencing. This is where mitigation comes in. If it...
What is the North Carolina Move Over Law?
Many states have a Move Over Law that requires drivers to move across a lane to give space to emergency services workers. However, in North Carolina, this goes one step further. It is not only flashing blue or red lights you need to watch out for but also flashing...
What purpose do plea bargains serve?
People who are facing criminal charges have a few options for handling their defense. They might decide to fight the charges to try to avoid having to deal with having a criminal record. In other cases, the defendant may recognize that they don’t have much of a chance...
Criminal defense: What offenses are eligible for expungement?
When a person is involved with or accused of criminal activity, it results in a black mark on your record. Even if a court dismissed your criminal case, your alleged involvement may still appear if a work superior or a potential landlord investigates your past. As you...
What exactly is drugged driving?
When many people think of impaired driving, they think of drunk drivers. Alcohol is a common source of impairment but it isn’t the only one. Some drivers are impaired by other substances, including over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, and street drugs. ...
A DUI checkpoint could change your life forever
It’s hard to imagine that something as simple as a DUI checkpoint can change your life forever. However, when you think about everything that could go wrong, you’ll begin to realize just how serious it is that you protect yourself. While there’s no way of knowing...
Can a speeding ticket land you in jail?
If you’re speeding down the highway, you may want to slow down. While most speeding tickets will only result in citations, some may result in you ending up with points on your license, having to perform community service or being told to go to driving school. In North...
Can you take back an admission of guilt?
Imagine being pulled over for a traffic offense. Maybe it’s drunk driving or texting behind the wheel. Perhaps you hit someone, and you’re now being questioned. In your haste to clear up the situation, you might have apologized or taken on responsibility that wasn’t...
Do people drink more on vacation?
When you go on vacation, you’re looking to relax. You know you don’t have to work. You just want to have fun. Does that mean you are going to drink more? Clearly, if you don’t drink already, vacation isn’t something that changes where you stand. If you already do...