Can You Still Claim Self-Defense If You Threw The First Blow?

Posted on: 5 August 2015

You probably know that you have a right to defend yourself if somebody starts hitting you. But, is it ever okay to throw the first punch? Yes, in certain circumstances, it is. This is what you should know about claiming self-defense laws when you took the first action. You have the right to defend yourself with a reasonable response to violence. What does that mean? If someone is hitting, punching, kicking, or otherwise attacking you, you have a clear right to defend yourself.
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9 Things Your Defense Attorney Does Behind The Scenes To Help Eliminate Or Lessen Your Charges

Posted on: 19 June 2015

When you hire a criminal defense attorney, you may only consider the work that he or she will perform inside the courtroom. However, the majority of the defense lawyer's work is done behind the scenes. Here are nine things that your defense attorney completes outside the courtroom to help eliminate or lessen your charges: 1.    Document Reviews To build your case, your attorney reviews a myriad of legal documents, such as emergency call transcripts, police records, witness reports and lab test results.
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The Consequences of Being "At Fault" in a Traffic Accident

Posted on: 18 June 2015

Traffic accidents happen. Sometimes they are completely an accident you could not avoid, and sometimes your behavior, drugs, or alcohol are the cause. When you know you were at fault, such as when you rear-ended the car in front of you because you did not realize they were slowing down or stopping, you may feel it is best to pay the ticket and let your insurance company deal with the damages.
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Is It Possible To Reduce A DUI To A Dry Reckless Charge?

Posted on: 5 June 2015

There are generally only two ways out of a DUI charge: get the charge dismissed or have it reduced to a lesser crime. One of lesser offenses you may be able to plea bargain down to is a dry reckless charge. Here's why this is a better option than others and the likelihood you'll get the prosecution to agree to the compromise. What is Dry Reckless? Dry reckless is basically another term for reckless driving, which is defined as operating a vehicle with flagrant disregard for property or people.
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