Construction Delays: How to Protect Your Rights

When you enter into a building project, it is important to have a construction contract that outlines a deadline for completion and a contract that specifies what is to occur in the event of a delay. While the court may consider a delay in performance a material breach of a construction agreement in certain instances even if the contract does not specify a completion date, it is a far better option to use the terms of your construction agreement to protect yourself.

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Open Container Laws

This article describes the misdemeanor charges associated, the possible defenses involved and consequences of an open container violation. State laws prohibit open alcoholic beverages in a vehicle. While an open container offense may not be serious, additional circumstances of the citation can increase a criminal charge.

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Who is eligible for parole?

Each offender has a “parole eligibility date,” which is the first time they have the opportunity for parole. This is generally set at one-third of the sentenced term. If the offender is paroled before this date, the prisoner can still not leave until his or her parole eligibility date.

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Misdemeanor Arson

Definitions of misdemeanor arson vary by state, so the defensive options will also vary. Some states, like Arizona, allow defendants to raise voluntary intoxication, or being drunk, as a defense. Others limit the use of voluntary intoxication for misdemeanor arson charges based on reckless conduct.

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Out-of-State DUI Convictions

Getting an out-of-state DUI can cause more than just headaches. In fact, handling a DUI in another state can cost a significant amount of money, not to mention the worry over how the out-of-state DUI will affect your driver’s license, insurance premiums, and employment prospects. Find the answers to all that and more in the article below.

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Which States Have the Toughest Drunk Driving Penalties?

Arizona is often regarded as the state with the toughest drunk driving laws. For a first offense in this state, a mandatory ignition interlock device will be installed on the offenders’s vehicle. Washington takes the cake for steepest fines for drunk driving offenses, where it’s not uncommon for drunk drivers, even first offenders, to end up paying up to $5,000 in fines and fees.

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