The Grand Jury Has Spoken: Find Out What Indictments Mean
Only very serious crimes come under the influence of a grand jury. If someone you know has been accused of a felony and the grand jury is considering their case, you might be interested in what might happen. Read on to find out what it means for someone to be indicted. Who Makes Up a Grand Jury? The same people listed on the regular jury roles can be "called" for grand jury duty.
DWI Testing: What You Need To Know
Driving while intoxicated, also known as DWI, is a very serious offense that can result in significant penalties. One of the main ways drivers are convicted of this crime is by failing a blood alcohol content test. Here is a closer look at some of the issues surrounding these tests that every licensed driver should know. Types The most common type of test for estimating the blood alcohol content of a driver is the breathalyzer test.
How Anxiety Can Harm You During A DUI Stop
It's common to feel extremely nervous when a police officer pulls you over, even if you're only committed a minor traffic infraction such as driving a bit faster than the speed limit. Your anxiety is likely to increase, however, if you've been drinking and are concerned about the police officer investigating you for driving under the influence of alcohol. As you interact with the police officer, things can go from bad to worse quickly — perhaps because of your anxiety, rather than how much you've had to drink.
Think Twice Before You Make These Types Of Turns
In any given outing in your car, you may make dozens of turns without thinking much about what you're doing. Hopefully, all or the vast majority of your turns are safe and legal — but this isn't always the case. Whether you're in a hurry, you're distracted a little, or you aren't aware of the rules of the road, it can be easy to make an illegal turn that could lead to a traffic ticket.
3 Things You Can Do To Leave A Domestic Violence Situation
If you have been a victim of domestic violence, you want to be able to get out of your house and to a safe place. While you are planning on getting out and when you are actually leaving can be a very dangerous time, especially if the person who hurt you is still living in the house with you. There are things that you can do that can help keep you safe and let you get out of that situation as safely as possible.
