Being accused of criminal wrongdoing, let alone convicted of such, can be an ordeal. It's hard to fully understand, however, just how much even a single criminal charge can affect your life. Let's take a look at a hypothetical scenario involving a person we’ll call “Todd,” who … Read more
Big Changes Coming to Drunk Driving Laws in US?
The grief and pain that drunk driving accidents bring to so many is enormous. One state decided to be the first to take a big step to curb this occurrence by changing its drunk driving law. In Utah, you’re now considered to be driving drunk if your blood alcohol is 0.05, down … Read more
Can You Be Arrested Because of a Snapchat Post?
You want to know one of the easiest ways to get yourself in trouble these days and possibly arrested? Post something on social media that you know, deep down, you shouldn’t be posting. What’s illegal to post on social media? Snapchat posts, which have both multimedia photo and … Read more
Debating the Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Rule
The media coverage of the recent federal government shutdown focused on the debate regarding border security. Amidst the noise, the Trump Administration quietly amended the Workplace Injuries & Illnesses Rule dealing with worker safety. The higher-ups of organized labor … Read more
The Implications Behind a New Report on Opioid Deaths
The national epidemic of opioid deaths reached another tragic level earlier this year. It was reported that death from opioid overdose was now more likely than death by car accident. Can opioid deaths be prevented? A bigger issue facing policymakers and medical institutions is … Read more
Facing Conviction? Learn About Deferred Adjudication
When you’re facing a possible conviction, you may feel like you don’t have any options. But you do. One of those options is deferred adjudication. What is deferred adjudication? Deferred adjudication is a type of plea deal where you essentially avoid a trial and may also avoid … Read more
