Criminal Law
Criminal law covers everything from minor misdemeanors like traffic
tickets to more serious offenses like DUI. It also includes serious
criminal offenses like rape and murder.
Accidents
Most people will at some time be involved in an automobile accident.
They are called "accidents" because they were not meant to happen.
Nevertheless, the law holds the responsible party liable and
compensates the injured party. Recovery or liability can be based on
negligence, recklessness, or product liability (see separate page on
product liability).
Some cases are relatively simple and the insurance company of the
responsible party will compensate the injured party for property
damage.
Other cases can be more complicated involving police, the DMV,
insurance investigators, and in some case the courts. Drunk driving, for
example, can involve both civil and criminal aspects, and is best
handled by an experienced attorney that specializes in DUI cases.
Cases that involve personal injury would be handled better by an
attorney. Many attorneys will work on a contingency basis, their fee
being a percentage of the final recovery if successful.
Whether you are at fault or injured, don't let the other side dictate the
direction the case takes. You may have rights and defenses you did not
know about. Find out what your legal rights are by talking to Shellito
Law Offices.
Criminal law covers everything from minor misdemeanors like traffic
tickets to more serious offenses like DUI. It also includes serious
criminal offenses like rape and murder.
Accidents
Most people will at some time be involved in an automobile accident.
They are called "accidents" because they were not meant to happen.
Nevertheless, the law holds the responsible party liable and
compensates the injured party. Recovery or liability can be based on
negligence, recklessness, or product liability (see separate page on
product liability).
Some cases are relatively simple and the insurance company of the
responsible party will compensate the injured party for property
damage.
Other cases can be more complicated involving police, the DMV,
insurance investigators, and in some case the courts. Drunk driving, for
example, can involve both civil and criminal aspects, and is best
handled by an experienced attorney that specializes in DUI cases.
Cases that involve personal injury would be handled better by an
attorney. Many attorneys will work on a contingency basis, their fee
being a percentage of the final recovery if successful.
Whether you are at fault or injured, don't let the other side dictate the
direction the case takes. You may have rights and defenses you did not
know about. Find out what your legal rights are by talking to Shellito
Law Offices.
DUI DWI
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is
considered an increasingly serious offence in the United States. A
conviction for a DUI/DWI offence can have a far reaching impact on
everything from insurance coverage to future employment options. As a
general subsequent conviction for DUI/DWI have increasingly serious
consequences. This makes it extremely important to take into account
the future consequences of any resolution of one's current legal
problems related to DUI/DWI.
The DUI/DWI laws vary from state to state. In Ohio, one is considered
legally intoxicated when the person's blood alcohol reaches the
minimum of .08. For a first offense, the license is suspended for 90
days. The driving privileges may be restored after 15 days. Additional
penalties in Ohio include interlock and forfeiture.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is
considered an increasingly serious offence in the United States. A
conviction for a DUI/DWI offence can have a far reaching impact on
everything from insurance coverage to future employment options. As a
general subsequent conviction for DUI/DWI have increasingly serious
consequences. This makes it extremely important to take into account
the future consequences of any resolution of one's current legal
problems related to DUI/DWI.
The DUI/DWI laws vary from state to state. In Ohio, one is considered
legally intoxicated when the person's blood alcohol reaches the
minimum of .08. For a first offense, the license is suspended for 90
days. The driving privileges may be restored after 15 days. Additional
penalties in Ohio include interlock and forfeiture.
Criminal Law
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