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Criminal Offense of Failure to Assist an Injured Person

Criminal Offense of Failure to Assist an Injured Person

Motorists involved in any type of motor vehicle accident where personal injury or death occurs are required to remain at the scene until police arrive. All states...

Impact of DUI/DWI Conviction on Obtaining Employment

Impact of DUI/DWI Conviction on Obtaining Employment

Although most convictions from drunk driving are misdemeanors, any person convicted of drunk driving will have a criminal record. Drunk driving convictions can...

Defendant's Right to Counsel Before Consenting to Chemical Test in Drunk Driving Case

Defendant's Right to Counsel Before Consenting to Chemical Test in Drunk Driving Case

Most people are aware that Miranda warnings must be given an accused before he or she is subjected to custodial interrogation....

Warrantless Inventory Searches of Impounded Vehicles

Warrantless Inventory Searches of Impounded Vehicles

Under the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, every search or seizure by a government agent must be reasonable. In general, searches and seizures are...

Vehicle and License Plate Sanctions for DUI/DWI

Vehicle and License Plate Sanctions for DUI/DWI

When a defendant is convicted of driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated, the defendant is usually subject to a license revocation or suspension, fines,...