Quirky Roofing Laws in the United States

May 23, 2013

In a court of law, ignorance is not a valid defense. In other words, just because you didn’t know something was illegal doesn’t give you a free pass if you go ahead and do it. Citizens are responsible for taking the time to learn the laws that affect what they can and cannot do in [...]

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Ten Do’s and Don’ts When Stopped for DUI

May 23, 2013

When clients ask how to avoid getting arrested for a DUI, I always tell them there is one sure way to prevent an arrest.  The only sure way to prevent an arrest is to avoid drinking to the point of being unable to safely operate a vehicle.  Barring this, there are ten dos and don’ts [...]

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Pennsylvania Law: What You Should Know About Your DUI Hearing

May 21, 2013

When you are stopped by the police for a suspected DUI (Driving Under the Influence), you will be required to appear before the Court. Soon after your release from the initial arrest, you will receive a notification in the mail from the local magistrate providing you a date for your Preliminary Hearing. A Preliminary Hearing [...]

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Anaheim Hit and Run Crash Seriously Injures Pedestrian

May 21, 2013

A man suffered major injuries in an Anaheim car accident after he was struck by two vehicles, one of which fled the scene of the crash. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the major injury collision occurred on Katella Avenue west of Euclid Street. Police say the man was crossing Katella [...]

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Bicycle Right of Way: When Does Share the Road Become Law?

May 21, 2013

Those who use bicycles as their main method of transportation don’t usually see it as a hobby. In all honesty, it’s more of a lifestyle, and this lifestyle doesn’t change just because we go on holiday. There are few throughout the world who wouldn’t want to visit America at least once, and in states like [...]

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How Do I Secure Compensation In A Collision Case?

May 16, 2013

Injury cases are becoming a regular legal issue across the globe and Canada isn’t far from this fact. When you’re badly wounded in a crash as a consequence of another person’s recklessness, it is very important that you contact a skilled Toronto injury attorney to be certain that the individual guilty for the crash does [...]

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The Top Chief Justices Who Never Attended Law School

May 15, 2013

Although all of the Chief Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States have been lawyers, many of them did not go to law school. In the early history of the United States, people became lawyers by reading law or apprenticing to established attorneys. In fact, some of this country’s most famous Chief Justices [...]

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Which States Have the Healthiest Budgets

May 15, 2013

While the world’s economy seems to be slow to recover, there are some American states that are managing to maintain healthy budgets. Below is a list of the states that are the most fiscally healthy. 1. Wyoming is claiming the number one spot the second year in a row. The state gained major points for [...]

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Do I Need a Real Estate Lawyer?

May 15, 2013

Any initial venture into the world of real estate can be daunting, especially if you are a first time homeowner or first time real estate investor. For this reason, it is usually a smart decision to hire a real estate attorney who can help you through the process. This is especially true when faced with [...]

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Why it’s Important to Act Quickly in the Event of DUI Charge

May 15, 2013

Why it’s Important to Act Quickly in the Event of DUI Charge No one ever anticipates being arrested for drunk driving; if they did, they probably would choose to be the designated driver for the night. The sad fact is however, that thousands of people are still arrested every day in America for driving under the [...]

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