Just about every driver on the road is aware that a DUI is a pretty bad thing and can have a fallout that lasts a long, long time, including a restricted drivers license, court visits, and more. But there's a side to getting a DUI that most people don't even realize until it's on them: finances. A DUI doesn't go on your credit score, but it most certainly will have an impact on your finances.
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Often, people charged with a serious crime are offered plea bargains. Plea bargains allow the state to secure a conviction without the expense and time of a trial and allow defendants to accept a sentence that's often far less than what they might face if the do go through a trial. Often, charges are reduced to something less severe in order to facilitate the deal. However, a plea bargain isn't over until the judge okays it, and you can ruin your own deal.
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One of the most critical concepts in the field of criminal law is the prohibition against double jeopardy. This crucial idea, however, is not always well understood by the public. It you are ever faced with a situation where criminal charges have been brought against you, being familiar with this idea could potentially be important. This article takes a closer look at this vital legal concept.
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Double jeopardy means that the government may not prosecute you twice for a specific criminal act.
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While it seems incredulous that anyone would get into a car accident on purpose, you should know that some people out there are doing just that for making money off you or your insurance company. Learning ways you can get out of being responsible for an accident you suspect is a scam is an important part of being a defensive driver. Many scammers target older drivers because they find it easier to intimidate and frighten them.
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