Arizona is one of the states that allow police to set up DUI checkpoints. It is important for you to be aware of what your rights are if you are stopped at a checkpoint. If the police perform a search of your car and find something that is illegal, knowing your rights could result in …
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Read MoreExtradition involves the delivery of a detained offender from the arresting party to the jurisdiction of the requesting party. The most common underlying cause of an extradition request is an outstanding warrant of arrest. In general, extradition cases fall under three main types: International Extradition: The jurisdiction requesting for the extradition is another country. For …
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Read MoreA new study conducted by researchers from the University of California in Davis suggests that people convicted of a DUI are more likely to commit a violent gun crime. The study sought to answer the question: Are legal handgun purchasers with a prior DUI conviction at a greater risk of being subsequently arrested for a …
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Read MoreCan an anonymous tip provide the police with probable cause to stop you for suspicion of driving while intoxicated? A 2014 Supreme Court decision says yes, and this has serious implications for your civil rights. In Navarette v. California, the court ruled 5-4 that, based on an anonymous call, police had the right to stop …
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Read MoreOne of the things that most people who get arrested for driving under influence wonder about, is whether or not they should tell their boss about it. The best advice would differ, depending on the circumstances. First of all, when you get arrested or you’re charged with a crime, it is a personal matter. Generally, …
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Read MoreCriminal law prescribes different penalties when you get caught in possession of illegal drugs. These penalties usually depend on the amount of illicit substance that you possess at the time of the arrest. They could either charge you with mere possession or with possession of drugs for sale. If you have more than the threshold …
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