Blogs by Steven Titus & Associates, P.C.
How Much Does a Wyoming Personal Injury Attorney Cost?
If you have suffered an injury through someone else’s negligence and are seeking representation in a personal injury claim, it is important to understand how personal injury lawyers are paid. Some injured people may try to deal with insurance companies on their own because they mistakenly believe hiring an attorney would require paying out-of-pocket. This is simply not the case. Most Gillette personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis.
Tips for Your First Court Appearance
As a law firm specializing in criminal defense, Steven Titus & Associates, P.C. knows that appearing in court can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time. It’s natural to feel nervous or overwhelmed, but being prepared can help ease those feelings. Here are some tips to help make your first court appearance go as smoothly as possible.
Determining Whether Your Arrest Was Wrongful
If you’ve been arrested, you may be wondering whether it was justified or not. Arrests can happen for a variety of reasons, but it’s important to understand the legal basis for arrest and how to determine whether your arrest was wrongful. Here we will explore the legal basis for arrest, common signs that your arrest may have been wrongful, and what you can do to defend yourself if you believe that you were wrongfully arrested.
Common Domestic Violence Defenses
Nobody wants to be accused of domestic violence. And these charges frequently result from custody disputes, false accusations, overzealous prosecutors, or an argument that gets too loud.
Police officers are under a lot of pressure to make an arrest when they respond to a possible domestic violence 911 call. If there’s any sign of struggle or if someone has visible injuries, they’re probably going to take someone to jail.
What If I Had a Child in the Car During a DWUI?
Wyoming has some of the most stringent driving while under the influence (DWUI) laws in the nation. And if there were children under 16 in the car when you got arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you could spend up to a year in jail.
If you have a previous conviction for child endangerment, then you could get up to 5 years in jail for a second offense. There are additional penalties for DWUI with a child in the car, and it can also impact your child custody rights.
The Accident Wasn’t Your Fault: Can You Get a DUI Charge?
Suppose you were driving home after having a few drinks with friends when another driver ran a stop sign, causing a collision with your vehicle. You were driving within the speed limit, obeying all the traffic laws, and clearly not at fault for the accident. When the police arrive to investigate the crash, can you still be arrested? The answer is yes. If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08% or higher, you can be arrested for DUI.
How the Wyoming Sex Offender Registry Curbs Your Freedoms
In Wyoming, defendants convicted of certain sexual offenses must register as sex offenders. The sex offender registry is a public database containing the names of all sex offenders required to register who are living in the state. Under the law, any sex offender residing, working, or attending school in Wyoming must register with the sheriff of the county where he or she is living. Requirement to register as a sex offender can significantly curb the personal freedoms most Americans enjoy.
Road Dangers Brought on by St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the deadliest days of the year for traffic crashes. The patron saint of Ireland is honored on March 17 when individuals wearing green come together in restaurants, bars, and private homes to eat corned beef and cabbage and drink green beer. Drinking and driving, along with walking intoxicated, make this holiday a dangerous time to be on the roads.
Do I Need a Lawyer Even If I’m Planning on Pleading Guilty?
If you’ve been accused of a crime and you know you’re guilty, do you really need a lawyer? The answer is a resounding “Yes!” Even when you plead guilty, your sentence will probably be a lot worse if you don’t have an attorney.
Every day in Wyoming, people who are convicted of the same crime receive vastly different sentences. For example, a person charged with possession of a small amount of drugs may go to jail for up to a year. But someone else facing the exact same charges could receive a plea deal that allows them to avoid jail and have all charges removed from their criminal record.
Hidden Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse is so horrifying that it’s difficult to even contemplate. The people we trust to take care of our elders should be compassionate and full of concern for their well-being.
Sadly, nursing home abuse is much more prevalent than people realize. There are a lot of employees working in these places who abuse their authority and take advantage of the most vulnerable among us.
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