Getting arrested and charged with driving under the influence is a serious charge, but it could be worse. If a child was riding in your vehicle at the time of your arrest, you might be facing additional charges, enhanced penalties, and loss of custody. Read on to learn more about what to expect in terms of penalties when you are facing these charges. What Is Child Endangerment? When you place a child in a dangerous (or potentially dangerous) situation, you can be charged with child endangerment.

If you have been convicted of a crime and served the time or other sentence given to you, you may find yourself wondering what you can do going forward. Having a criminal record can make life quite difficult even once you have repaid your debt to society. There is one option available to some people that have a criminal record. That option is expungement. Expungement can help to improve the appearance of your criminal record, which may, in turn, make your life easier.

Being accused of a crime, especially if one is innocent, is one of many people's worst nightmares. Having to sit in jail while waiting for the wheels of justice to slowly turn is another. Here's what everyone should know if they suddenly find themselves living this bad dream. Does Everyone Get Bail? Anyone who is arrested for a crime in the United States is given the presumption of innocence until they are found guilty by a jury of their peers or sometimes, a judge.

There might not be many positive things about an arrest for a misdemeanor crime for which you are found guilty, but one of the silver linings -- if your crime wasn't overly egregious -- is that you may be able to get a weekend jail sentence. Instead of doing straight time in a county facility, you can instead carry out your sentence on weekends. For example, you'd report to jail on Friday night and remain there until Sunday evening, and repeat this pattern until you've completed your sentence.

If you're being accused of a crime that involves drugs, alcohol, or driving while intoxicated, it's in your best interest to contact an attorney right away. Whether you've actually committed a crime or not, you want to have an experienced legal professional on your side. Without an attorney, your case may result in severe consequences. Keep reading to better understand the reasons as to why you should hire a criminal drug possession attorney.

If you've been arrested for driving under the influence, you must make it a priority to get legal representation. The laws that surround this issue contain strict punishments; punishments that could mean a loss of your right to drive a car, expensive fines and court costs, and sometimes even jail time. On the other hand, the way that your arrest unfolded could mean that you were arrested without cause. Read on to learn about one aspect of this complicated area of law: implied consent.

It can be hard to be excited about welcoming a child into the world when you suddenly lose work hours or opportunities after announcing your pregnancy. In 2013, about 5,342 cases of pregnancy discrimination had been filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a significant jump from the 3,900 that were filed in 1997, indicating the problem has only worsened. If you believe you are the victim of pregnancy discrimination, here's what you need to do to get compensated for damages.