Criminal Defense: Traffic Crime
I’ve Been Charged With a Criminal Offense. Now What?
The process that takes place once you have been charged with a criminal offense can vary depending on the severity and nature of the crime. If there is probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed, you will either be released with a citation or arrested. Instead of either of these, you may…
Read MoreHelp! My Teenager Committed His First Traffic Offense
Bad news: your newly licensed teenager was carelessly cruising along the highway when he got a wake up call. The wail of police sirens came whirring up behind him. Slowing down wasn’t good enough and he’s gotten his first traffic ticket. And this traffic offense could cost you hundreds of dollars in insurance rate hikes.…
Read MoreSpeeding and Aggressive Drivers Can Be Extremely Dangerous
Speeding and aggression in a motor vehicle comes with an inherent risk of accidents and injuries. Such risks increase when other drivers on the road also act irresponsibly. While some drivers do make mistakes, others purposefully choose to drive dangerously. If a deliberately dangerous driver causes a mishap, all the victims who are injured have…
Read MoreTexting and Driving: New Etiquette Issues
Albert Einstein supposedly said, “I fear the day technology will surpass our human interaction.” It certainly expresses the feelings of many people born decades before smartphones and other digital devices and the constant battle against texting and driving. How Cell Phones Are Being Used – A Study A report from the Pew Research Center has…
Read MoreSiri: Dangerous Distraction Voice Command Technology or Digital Road Assistant?
It probably comes as no surprise but physical distraction, like reading a text message or reaching for the radio dial, can be extremely dangerous forms of distracted driving. What many motorists may find even more alarming is that using voice-activated, hands-free technology, such as Apple’s Siri, can be dangerous too. Voice-Activated Technology Thanks to advances…
Read MoreDistracted Driving Rife In the Summer
It used to be that driving distractions involved things like looking for a station on the radio, putting in a CD or talking to your passengers. That was before other technology made it to the front seat, or right into the driver’s hand. Talking on your mobile phone morphed into texting and many drivers have…
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