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If you get into a car accident in Australia, you need to take steps to protect yourself from being sued; you may also want to sue the other party for your injuries. Your first step is to talk to your car insurance company; if you cannot get satisfaction from your car insurance or there's a dispute about whether you are at fault for the accident, you should talk to a lawyer about suing for compensation for your damages. Read on to learn exactly what to do to get legal help after a car accident. ...

Updated 03-23-2012 at 11:19 AM by Goran Tepshic

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In the state of Arizona, commercial drivers face much more strict regulations regarding the consumption of alcohol than other motorists on the roads and highways. Due to the nature of their occupation, commercial drivers are subjected to much greater rigors and stress on the highway, giving credence to the rationale behind the legislation that alcohol may have more of an affect on such drivers than other motorists.

A DUI conviction as a commercial driver can be devastating for your ...

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‎ Criminal Law , ‎ DUI/DWI

If this is the first time you have been charged with DUI (“Driving Under the Influence”), you are probably wondering what in-fact are the consequences. This is understandable; most people are unfamiliar with the Criminal Justice System until they become a part of it. A general overview of the consequences is as follows, but a more specific overview is provided in another sections of this site. DUI penalties, although different from state to state, tend to depend on whether you have been convicted ...

The punishment for an OWI depends on whether it is your first or third offense, whether you are at least 21 years old or not, and whether you are driving under a commercial license or not.

1ST
Your first OWI is a serious misdemeanor. Accordingly, there are several punishments you can receive. You can be imprisoned in the county jail from 48 hours to one year. In addition, the fine for a first-offense OWI is $1250. However, an alternative to the $1250 fine would be to complete ...

There are several steps of the court procedure that you will go through. Although recommended, it is not required for you to have an attorney.

ARRAIGNMENT
First is the arraignment which is the first hearing in front of the judge about your arrest for OWI. The judge explains the OWI charge(s) against you and the options of pleading no contest, not guilty, or guilty. No contest means that you are neither affirming nor denying that you were OWI, and the judge will usually find you ...