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If the charge is a minor traffic offense, the law requires the officer to just ticket you (that is, give you a citation which orders you to appear in court later), rather than arrest you. However, if you refuse to sign the citation, or refuse to identify yourself, or if it appears to the officer that you are in need of medical attention, then he can arrest you on this minor traffic offense. .... >> MORE

Invoke your right to remain silent. You are not required to give a statement to the police so don't. You have the right to an attorney so SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY. If you are accused of any crime remain silent and seek legal advice immediately. Give your name and address and let the police know you want an attorney. Do not agree to anything until your attorney tells you to do so. .... >> MORE

Once alcohol enters the blood stream, it is carried throughout the body to virtually every major organ, including the brain. Alcohol is not “natural” or “healthy,” even in “moderation.” In fact, it is actually a poison to our system. Consequently, the body’s physiologic response is to get alcohol to the liver and detoxify it as quickly as possible. .... >> MORE

Ross Koplin is a Denver DUI Defense and Traffic Lawyer who provides quality legal representation to those involved in traffic misdemeanors. Ross' experience means that he understands your needs and priorities, and with his depth of knowledge and understanding of Colorado law, he can provide a personalized and diligent legal representation. From initial consultation, to the resolution of your case, your defense is Ross' priority. .... >> MORE

Unless you get a contempt of court charge for some outrageous behavior, your fine will be exactly what you would have mailed in originally. You will only be out your time invested. Remember, it’s not just the fine but also the increased insurance premiums you’re trying to save with your time investment. It is important to remember that traffic laws and codes differ from state to state and are constantly changing. You must do your homework to insure that you are current in all matters relevant to your particular situation. In addition, the information in this Guide is intended as basic strategies and tactics. Consider this Guide as your game plan, but you still need to get in there and pitch. .... >> MORE

The statute of limitation is a code enforced throughout the world. However, the United States and most other nations do not apply the statute of limitations to heinous crimes, such as genocide and war crimes. Treaties have also inducted this code into international law. .... >> MORE

Preparation is one of the main things you need to pay special attention to when applying for a lawsuit. Depositions are the key to successful trial preparation. You can win a case by eliciting a good answer. You can lose a case through a slip of you client's tongue. Depositions are mostly taken in civil (money damage) cases. In criminal cases, depositions of defendants and people who may become defendants are less likely to occur. In civil cases, the opposition has the right to obtain damaging information from defendants. In criminal cases, the defendant has a right to refuse to incriminate himself (or herself). .... >> MORE

Attorney's fees (note that the use of the word 'attorney' connotes lawyers broadly: solicitors and barristers) are the costs of legal representation that an attorney's client or a party to a lawsuit incurs. Attorney's fees are assessed in a number of ways, usually set by contract in advance of the representation, including by billable hours, flat fees, or contingent fees. Attorneys who voluntarily accept work on behalf of indigent clients often work pro bono. .... >> MORE

When a crime is committed in a police officer's presence – or he has probable cause to believe that certain misdemeanors or any felony was committed that he did not see happen – an officer may arrest a suspect on the spot without an arrest warrant. The officer will later submit a charging/warrant request to the Prosecuting Attorney, suggesting potential charges to be authorized. Most cases begin with a warrant request. This is generally the first time that the Prosecuting Attorney is involved in a case, unless he reviewed a search warrant or visited the crime scene. At this stage, the Prosecutor determines whether a person should be charged with a crime and, if so, what the crime should be. .... >> MORE

The decision is one of weighing the likelihood of a high blood-alchohol or drug reading against the consequences for refusing. The outcomes of refusing to submit to a blood, breath or urine test depend on the state. Generally, but not always, there are consequences... .... >> MORE

You have the right to be told why you are being arrested, and the nature of the charges against you (the crime for which you are being arrested). If you are arrested on a warrant, you have the right to see the warrant, you have the right to see the warrant within a reasonable time after your arrest, to read it and make certain your name appears on it, and to see the charge against you. .... >> MORE

Your lease can be terminated by the landlord at any time during the lease period: If the landlord has proof that you or your guests .... >> MORE

In litigation, written statement describing details of the charges laid against a defendant, and given to him or her by the plaintiff or prosecutor. .... >> MORE

interlocutory appeal - Appeal from an interlocutory order. Interlocutory appeals are extremely rare; a three-part test determines whether the collateral .... >> MORE

Laws of the People's Republic of China Criminal Law 1997, Category: CRIMINAL LAW, Organ of Promulgation: The National People's .... >> MORE