Assault is one of the more common legal cases for people to become involved in. Depending on the nature of the incident, the charges can be raised to aggravated assault, which carries more legal penalties than a simple assault charge. This can result in jail time, fines for damages, or potentially both. Fortunately, not all …
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Read MoreHaving a criminal record has many negative consequences for your life but these mistakes need not haunt you forever. Expungement allows you to leave your past behind so you can focus on your future. What Is Expungement? It is a legal process by which a criminal conviction or legal arrest record is “sealed”, effectively erasing …
Read MoreArizona was recently found to have the most severe DUI laws in the US. One of the provisions that led to this finding is the introduction of a ‘super extreme’ DUI into state law. Penalties for a Super Extreme DUI A super extreme DUI offence involves a suspect who has a BAC level of 0.20% …
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Read MoreAccording to the personal finance website WalletHub, Arizona has the most severe laws against driving under the influence. These laws bring with them harsh penalties that range from fines to jail time. Arizona’s Harsh Penalties The metrics considered in the study included DUI arrests and crashes, the BAC threshold, DUI fine and jail time, license …
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Read MoreIn Arizona, a DUI charge is nothing to scoff at. It is considered a serious crime in the state. If you are convicted of driving under the influence, you may find yourself facing jail time, probation, and substantial fines. In addition, your driving license may be suspended. You may also be required to render community …
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Read MoreFor many young people, getting a college education is an essential step toward achieving success in life. Unfortunately, most people cannot afford it without financial help. And, if you have a drug conviction, it may be even harder for you to apply for a student loan Penalties for Drug Convictions One of the questions applicants …
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