Posts Tagged ‘Jail Time’

Child Support Enforcement and Federal Criminal Law

Child support enforcement is a growing area of family law. Once child support has been ordered by a Court, or agreed upon by two parents, it is not always smooth sailing. Although we hear a lot about “deadbeat parents” (and there are both moms and dads who are deadbeats), the overwhelming majority of parents pay support and take care of their children as agreed upon or ordered. But, when that is not the case, you have to know how child support enforcement works.Child support enforcmement in one form or another is available in every state for collecting against deadbeat parents. Those child support enforcement remedies include wage garnishment, intercepting tax refunds, suspending a driver’s or professional license, and more.In addition to the child support enforcement remedies that the individual states provide, the is a federal remedy which is often overlooked, but which is very effective. That child support enforcement remedy …

Knowing the Different DUI Penalties

The penalties for DUI cases and other related crimes vary from state to state. In Arizona, the penalty largely depends on what type of DUI was charged, the gravity of the offense, and the criminal record of the accused person or the number of times that he or she has committed the same offense.When the offender commits his first DUI offense and he has a blood alcohol content (BAC) higher than the limit of 0.08% in Arizona, the offender can be sentenced to ten consecutive days of jail time. Usually, alcohol screening, counseling and treatment are also given during these ten days of jail time. Aside from spending ten days in jail, the offender will also be fined with $1475, with an additional $250 geared towards the DUI abatement fund. The person’s driver’s license will also be suspended for three months, and the court may choose to put the offender …

North Carolina DUI Attorney

North Carolina DWI LawIn North Carolina, it is a crime to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This means that, if you are arrested for driving while intoxicated, you will face criminal charges and all of the penalties associated with these charges. For DWI in North Carolina, the penalties may include fines, jail time, and other punishments that have the power to negatively impact your quality of life and make it difficult to continue with your normal activities. Because of this impact, you should speak with a North Carolina DUI lawyer immediately after being arrested. North Carolina’s DWI laws are some of the harshest laws in the United States. Having a North Carolina DUI attorney by your side can help you to face the charges against you and give you the best chance of winning your case.North Carolina DWI LawThe DWI law in North Carolina is outlined …

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