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In the News: Proposed Texas DUI Bills
Texas legislators are proposing new DUI laws. In one DUI bills, sobriety checkpoints would be permitted on public roads in Texas. In another bill, any individual in an injury-related accident would be subject to a blood draw, as would anyone with two or more prior DUI convictions. While MADD supports the new bills, some believe that the proposed laws are an unwarranted intrusion on civil liberties. For more information, go…
In the News: AL Sheriff jailed in own prison
A federal judge has confined Alabama Sheriff Greg Barlett to his own prison after finding…
In the News: OH Lawyer held in contempt vindicated on appeal
An Ohio attorney held in contempt of court for refusing to try a case three…
In the News: *UPDATE* ER doctors claim police use excessive force
While a survey indicates that almost 98% of emergency room doctors suspect that police use…
In the News: Allegheny County aiming to create Veteran’s Court
In light of the special circumstances that surround veterans who are charged with crimes, judges…
In the News: Major cities dropping criminal history question from job applications
In an effort to help former convicts gain employment, many major cities are removing questions…
In the News: New NE interlock law for first-time DUI offenders
Nebraska has a new law requiring all first-time DUI offenders to have an interlock device…
In the News: Driver of a horse-drawn buggy charged with DUI
Joseph W. Byler was charged with DUI in Mercer County, Pennsylvania after his horse-drawn buggy…
In the News: New CA DUI laws
Starting January 1st, California’s DUI laws will be more strict. For offenders who are on…
In the News: WA proposes deporting jailed illegal immigrants before sentences are up
Governor Chris Gregoire of Washington state has proposed deporting convicted illegal immigrants before they complete…
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