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As news is unveiled about the devastating accident in New Hampshire that killed seven motorcyclists and hurt three others, an interesting element of the law of operating under the influence (OUI) is being thrust into the limelight: how states communicate with each other about driving infractions and license suspensions. Seven

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Immigration and international travel are two of the most significant collateral consequences of criminal convictions. However, most people charged with criminal offenses do not consider these issues until it is too late. Certain crimes affect immigration status depending on how serious the offense. Additionally, some offenses will trigger other countries

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As we get closer to Halloween, people are preparing to celebrate in many ways. Some dress up in their favorite costume, others decorate their houses, and some prepare for trick-or-treating around the neighborhood. However, there are some Halloween traditions that could result in a criminal conviction and possibly jail time.

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Updated: January 10, 2025 Oftentimes, when someone allegedly commits a crime, that person may not be immediately arrested or given a summons to appear in court. This can be for a number of reasons. For example, no one may know that a crime was committed, or there is an investigation

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You and the District Attorney were unable to resolve your case, so your case has proceeded to trial. Jury selection has wrapped up and now your big day has arrived. Depending on the number of witnesses and complexity of the legal issues, a jury trial can last anywhere from a

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