If you find yourself charged with a drug possession charge, you may be confused if the drugs were not technically on your person at the time of arrest or if there are multiple people arrested for the same possession crime....
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Drug possession, generally, is defined as having control over the thing, i.e., the controlled substance. This can be either personally or through another person. A party does not have to actually hold or touch something to possess it. ...
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Results of the blood sample aren’t known immediately, which means you may still be taken to jail and have to post a bond for release prior to determining whether you were under the influence or not. ...
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Unlike alcohol, where the legal limit to drive is .08%, there is no legal limit that corresponds to the consumption of Xanax. Because Xanax can be legally obtained and consumed, it can be confusing to decide whether you are “under the influence” and can’t drive, even though you are legally allowed to ingest Xanax....
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Many are not aware that It is possible to get a DUI from a substance other than alcohol. The very definition of a DUI is “driving under the influence,” and this can be driving under the influence of any substance that may alter or impair your driving ability....
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Many are not aware that it is possible to get a DUI from a substance other than alcohol. The very definition of a DUI is “driving under the influence,” and this can be driving under the influence of any substance that may alter or impair your driving ability....
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There are only a few defenses available for a rape charge. They include: Consent (vs. No Consent) This is one of the hottest topics in the news right now. With the #metoo movement, there has been a lot of talk about what consent is and when someone has consented to sexual activity or not. This is a hefty question, which will be broken down as best as possible here. However, the best rule of thumb is always to air on the side of caution. If you aren’t sure if your partner hasn’t consented, either ask or refrain from partaking; and remember this may...
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Most judges believe that criminal activity is a direct reflection of the character of the parent. When a judge is considering the level of importance of prior criminal activity, they will often consider multiple factors, which include...
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When listing “sex crimes” as a category of crimes that someone can be convicted for, there are many more sex crimes other than rape. Rape is the most egregious sex crime and can carry the heaviest penalties and punishments, given the circumstances of the case. ...
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Being accused and/or charged with a sex crime is scary. These are severe crimes, and all states take them very seriously. ...
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