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Gun violence due to road rage is at an all-time high
Road rage is an ever-increasing problem on our highways. According to The American Automobile Association (AAA), eight out of every ten drivers have been involved in a road rage incident. Add to this the fact that many people carry guns in their cars and you’ve got a...
2 times business expenses could lead to embezzlement charges
Whether you are a manager or a sales professional, the company that employs you may recognize that you sometimes have to spend money to do your job. Allowing you to submit receipts for reimbursement is one way for the business to help you cover those costs. Many...
Why these 4 field sobriety tests are questionable
When police pull over someone on the suspicion of drunk driving they will likely do one of two things. They may ask the driver to take a breath test, at which point the small machine will tell the officer if the driver has a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or...
Breath test issues may play a role in DUI cases
Many factors can come into the picture when you’re facing drunk driving charges. You need to evaluate the entire situation to determine how best to handle it. This can be a significant challenge, especially when there’s a lot of information to sort through. One thing...
Why do people defend against traffic tickets?
A Missouri police officer who thinks you violated the law may write you a ticket. That citation is a notice that you have violated the law. You theoretically have the right to defend yourself against that citation. However, many drivers do not make use of that right. ...
Can a cup of coffee help you avoid a DUI?
You know you don’t want to get arrested for drunk driving, but you’re out at the bar with your friends and you’ve had a little bit too much to drink. You express concern that driving home could just result in an arrest. One of your friends tells you to simply walk...
What does careless and imprudent driving mean?
We've all been in a situation where we are running late and driving a little faster than we should. Unfortunately, you could face several traffic violations if you're caught, including careless and imprudent driving. If you find yourself in this situation, you may...
What are the penalties for a DUI conviction in Kansas?
Some people still think that driving under influence (DUI) is a simple traffic offense. However, this is not true. A conviction for DUI can have far-reaching consequences. A Kansas DUI conviction could lead to jail time. And if you are a repeat offender, you will...
You can’t trick a breath test during a DUI stop
People who are pulled over by a police officer for the suspicion of impaired driving may be asked to take a preliminary breath test to determine their blood-alcohol concentration percentage. Some people think that they can trick the equipment, so they get a reading...
3 traffic mistakes that could land you in trouble
To err is human, as the saying goes, and everyone is bound to make a mistake while driving. In fact, well over 90% of car wrecks are attributable to human error. Yet most motorists continue making the same mistakes again and again. Besides risking your life as well as...
