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Don't Face A Careless Driving Charge On Your Own: An Attorney Can Help You
When you get behind the wheel, you are signing an agreement that you will commit to safe driving. Failing to honor this agreement doesn't just put your safety and the safety of other motorists on the road in jeopardy, but you also put your ability to drive at risk. If you are convicted of careless driving, you face harsh and lasting consequences. Familiarizing yourself with these penalties can show just how important having legal representation is.
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How to Deal With a DUI Case in Tennessee
If you live in Tennessee or drive through it for any reason, you need to be aware of the laws of the road. One of the worst driving penalties that you can receive in the state is a driving under the influence (DUI) infraction. This misdemeanor criminal charge can cost you some serious money and time, and can even land you a jail sentence, with a criminal record. Each state handles DUI cases differently, so you need to be sure that you are able to inform yourself properly of what you might face, so that you can act accordingly.
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3 Reasons Your Criminal Defense Attorney May Seek to Change Your Trial Venue
If you have been accused of a crime, then your defense lawyer will do everything in his or her power to get help you. This may include, for example, filing a change of venue motion so that you can be tried in another court. Here are three reasons why your lawyer may submit such a motion. Pre-trial Publicity There are many cases where a case may attract intense publicity. For example, it may involve a public figure, a prominent person, or it may just be unusual.
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