When someone is accused of a violent crime that ends in another person’s death, prosecutors often charge them with more than one type of offense and let the jury sort out which is most appropriate given the circumstances. This can be particularly true with...
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3 kinds of possible consequences for domestic violence charges
An argument with your romantic partner or even an attempt to discipline a willful teenager could lead to allegations of domestic violence. Police officers responding to domestic violence calls often have to make snap judgments about the circumstances and may arrest...
When can you sue your doctor for medical malpractice?
When you sustain a serious injury or are taken ill, you need to see a doctor. Health care providers are legally required to provide a certain standard of care to their patients. If they fail to provide this, resulting in injury, then they may be liable for the damages...
How steering wheels may injure you in an accident
If you are like most people, you don't think of your steering wheel as something that can cause harm. In fact, you likely use it day after day without considering what would happen if you were in an accident. Unfortunately, due to the steering wheel's position, the...
What is the most common form of medical malpractice?
Whenever you visit the hospital or see a doctor, you expect them to give you the best medical care according to the industry standards. Unfortunately, this is not what always happens to the millions of Americans who fall victim to medical negligence by doctors and...
Tips for taking excellent accident photos
If you're involved in a car crash, it's helpful to take photos after the fact. These can be used as evidence to show what occurred in the wreck. Remember, the other driver may not agree with your account of what happened. They may claim that you were at fault when you...
Hunting and fishing requires a license in New Mexico
No matter what time of year it is, you need to be sure that you are only hunting or fishing the specific animals allowed by law. There are restrictions on the animals you can hunt to help them propagate appropriately, and there are restrictions on how many animals you...
Think the BAC limit is 0.08%? Maybe not
One assumption that a lot of drivers make is that the limit for blood-alcohol concentration is a BAC of 0.08%. This is often just referred to as the “legal limit.” It indicates the amount of alcohol you can have in your system while operating a motor vehicle. It is...
Just how dangerous are slip-and-fall accidents?
One minute, you are minding your own business. The next, you find yourself on the floor in agony. That’s literally how easy it is to have a slip-and-fall accident. No matter who you are, what you are doing or where you are located, the risk of falling is always...
Understanding what being granted immunity means
If you had a relatively minor role in some type of illegal activity, what you know and are willing to share with authorities can help you avoid spending time behind bars. Your knowledge can be a valuable bargaining chip if it’s properly negotiated. What we’re talking...