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Getting a DUI conviction is a scary prospect for anyone, whether it is a first-time offense or not. However, most people just consider the short-term impacts. Jail time and fines are difficult to deal with, but the long-term consequences of a DUI conviction are even...
Car crashes result in numerous injuries that have serious short and long-term repercussions. Though burn injuries are not among the most common, they are also not unusual. How do burn injuries happen during crashes? What sort of severity can a driver or passenger...
Car crashes can obviously leave people with physical injuries. More than that, they can cause mental scars and damage that can last a lifetime, too. Stressful events can prompt issues like post traumatic stress disorder, which can create lasting problems in a victim's...
While many weapons crimes focus on guns, knives can be just as deadly. In fact, they are a common weapon used in a variety of violent crimes. Since not as much attention goes to knives as firearms, you may not be aware there are restrictions on carrying them. Banned...
New Jersey is a popular state among tourists looking to celebrate any season of the year. If you find yourself indulging in one too many drinks after a night out with friends or family, though, you might find yourself with a troublesome DUI charge while far away from...
The legal system for juveniles is much different than that for adults. The juvenile system focuses on rehabilitation and trying to help the child solve whatever issues led to his or her legal problems. Because of this, detention is not an ideal solution in most cases....
Even though motor vehicles are safer than ever, car accidents remain a leading cause of injury for young passengers. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, upwards of 63,000 children suffered injuries in car accidents in 2020 alone. That...
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of spinal cord injury (SCI). SCI may result in some form of paralysis, but researchers have discovered an innovative way for patients to regain mobility. About SCI The spinal cord is a column of nerves that carry impulses or...
The force of some car crashes and other types of accidents may cause people’s necks to forcibly bend from front to back or back to front. Whiplash injuries typically affect the cervical discs, nerves, muscles and tendons. More than a pain in the neck, whiplash...
Everyone probably knows about the Miranda Warning. You hear it on tv when the police officer says, “You have the right to remain silent.” However, the Miranda Warning is not a failsafe protector of your rights, and there are many misconceptions about when an officer...
