If you have been injured in a car accident, due to a slip and fall, by a defective product, as a result of medical malpractice or have been bitten by a dog, you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, before you do, you may be looking to obtain personal injury legal advice. There is a lot of information that you can glean from a simple consult or by obtaining professional legal advice.
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You have probably heard that you cannot be tried for the same act twice. This is a general explanation of the legal principle of double jeopardy. Note that there are some elements that your case must meet for the double jeopardy defense to apply. For example, to succeed with the defense, you have to prove that:
You Are Facing A Criminal Case
Double jeopardy laws only apply to criminal cases; it doesn't apply to other cases such as civil lawsuits.
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If you have found yourself in the unfortunate circumstances of defending yourself (with the help of your defense attorney) in court on a DUI charge, you should do everything you can to make that appearance as successful as possible. Your appearance and your behavior are on trial, as well as your innocence, so read on to learn more about handling yourself when the time comes.
1. Your attorney will turn out to be an invaluable resource for preparing for the big day.
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You may have a lot of questions and uncertainties if you are facing criminal charges for the first time in your life, and one of the big questions you may have may relate to a plea bargain the court offers you. A plea bargain is something courts commonly use in criminal cases, and you should not be surprised if the court offers one to you. Here are some of the main reasons courts do this.
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Any type of charge related to driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be a disaster in your life -- it can cost you a small fortune in legal fees and fines, result in jail time or mandatory alcohol or drug counseling and cost you the ability to drive. However, if you happen to be a public figure of some sort, like a politician, a member of law enforcement, or even a police officer, the cost to your reputation can be incalculable.
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