Did You See That? How Eyewitnesses Can Influence Accident Cases

Posted on: 17 February 2022
Even though cam footage is everywhere, what was seen by a person has a huge impact on every type of legal case. If you are trying to show that the other driver— and not you — caused an accident, eyewitnesses could be key to your case. Read on and learn more. Who Makes a Great Eyewitness?  Eyewitnesses are not all created equal. The people in your vehicle should be able to provide valuable information about the accident but they may not be as unbiased as you would wish.
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The Breathalyzer Might Not Be Calibrated During An OVI Stop

Posted on: 29 November 2021
You might breathe into a breathalyzer and assume that you will be able to go on your way. After all, you haven't consumed alcohol to such an extent that it is unsafe to drive. However, when you breathe into the breathalyzer, you may be arrested and charged with an OVI. Believe it or not, many departments fail to administer breathalyzer tests that follow state guidelines and you may be able to have this evidence thrown out.
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Dealing With the Divorce Aftermath: Parallel Parenting and Its Merits

Posted on: 29 November 2021
Divorce is hard on everyone involved. However, it is hardest on the children, especially when you do not have the right strategies to parent them. The ideal plan should be co-parenting, but this only works when both partners communicate and cooperate. If your partner takes your cooperation as an opportunity to continue with the mistreatment, you are allowed to explore other parenting alternatives like parallel parenting. The solution is safe and keeps communication between the partners to a minimum.
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Why You Can Be Charged With A DUI Even Without Driving Your Car

Posted on: 20 October 2021
A DUI is somewhat of a misnomer. While it is called "Driving Under the Influence," you are sometimes able to be charged with a DUI even if you are not currently operating your motor vehicle. You can be charged with the crime even if you are not seen operating the vehicle. Physical Control of a Vehicle Under the Influence You are able to be charged with a crime even if your vehicle is not in motion as long as you were in physical control of the vehicle while under the influence.
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