You may be familiar with the immediate consequences related to a DUI conviction. It could result in going to jail, having your driver's license suspended, or being fined. However, DUIs can also have a great impact on your future. While the immediate consequences can be served and you'll move on, there are other consequences that will continue to follow you down the road.
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One immediate impact will be on your job.
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It can be a complete surprise to have a process server hand you a temporary restraining order or a summons to appear in court for a domestic violence charge. Even worse is to have the police show up to arrest you. It is important you understand what you need to do and how to behave from that moment on. These charges are not to be taken lightly, and your actions could land you in jail.
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Enduring the challenge and looming penalties of a driving under the influence (DUI) case can be tremendous. Because of this, you'll need to take the time to understand the law and hire a lawyer that is able to represent you. The penalties are stiff no matter what state you live in, which is why you need to fight the case and put your ducks in a row. With this in the back of your head, read on and use these tips the best that you can.
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Right now, it's a good time to be a criminal defendant in Baltimore -- and a very bad time to be a police officer. The situation going on in the city illustrates how easy it is for an entire city's police force to lose credibility based on the actions of a few rogue officers -- and why defense attorneys need to stay alert to claims from a client that swears he or she is innocent.
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While there are very few jobs that don't involve the use of your hands and wrists at some point, some positions require extensive use. If you sit and type at a computer keyboard all day, use a sewing machine, do small electrical assembly or do other jobs that require the almost constant use of your hands and wrists, you may begin to suffer from some painful effects of that use after a time.
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