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San Diego, California - Personal Injury Truck Accidents Attorney
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2013/06/25 12:23
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| With the gas prices rising and for health and fitness reasons, more individuals have looked into biking or walking to save money in their means of transportation. With the increased amount of cyclists and pedestrians, we also see an increased amount of bicycle and pedestrian accidents. Most bicyclist and pedestrian accidents involve distracted or reckless drivers. As drivers, we often don't go out of our way to look out for bicyclists or pedestrians unless we are at a big intersection. Therefore, most of the time the visibility of cyclists and pedestrians is limited and for that, accidents happen if drivers are not careful. An accident involving an automobile versus a bicyclist or pedestrian can turn out to be fatal. Due to the massive weight of a vehicle, and depending on speed, a pedestrian can suffer from permanent disfiguration from this type of an accident. This could leave you with a lifetime of hospital visits and medical bills to pay off. In the worst case scenario, death is the end result. If you find yourself in this situation, it is important to contact a San Diego Bicycle Accident Lawyer as soon as possible. |
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Law Office of Rita O. White - DUI Law
Attorney Blog News |
2013/06/22 14:52
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Having a DUI on your driving record can affect many things, in addition to having high costs. Driving under the influence (DUI, also sometimes called DWI or OUI) is one of the most commonly committed crimes in the United States. This is a very serious crime because it not only endangers your life but the potential to endanger the lives of others as well. Unfortunately, because this crime is so common, many people make the mistake of taking their DUI arrests lightly. However, it is crucial to seek the right representative in order to lower the charges you may face. If you’ve been charged with DUI, your first step should be to discuss your charges with a DUI lawyer at the Law Office of Rita O. White, who will lay out all options that work best for you.
At the Law Office of Rita O. White, we understand that everyone makes mistakes and that nobody is perfect. We are here to lend a helping hand. There are many consequences to this crime and if you’re convicted of DUI, you could end up facing tough penalties such as: jail time, loss of driving privileges, fines, or community service. Additionally, your insurance rates can be increased and you may even be shut out from some job opportunities due to your conviction.
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Corbett to pick Stevens for Pa. high court
Legal Blog News |
2013/06/19 11:20
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Gov. Tom Corbett plans to nominate state appeals court Judge Correale Stevens to temporarily fill a vacancy on the state Supreme Court.
Two people familiar with the decision told The Associated Press of Corbett's plans on condition of anonymity, saying the information was part of private conversations.
The decision comes more than a month after the opening was created following the resignation from the bench of Joan Orie Melvin. Melvin was convicted of using public employees to help her political campaigns.
Stevens will require a two-thirds approval by the state Senate to take a seat on the bench.
Stevens is a familiar face in state politics and government, and is currently president judge of state Superior Court, which handles criminal and civil appeals. His long career in public service also includes time as Luzerne County's district attorney, a county judge and seven years as a state representative.
Melvin and Stevens are both Republicans, so if he is confirmed the court will return to a four-to-three Republican majority. |
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Special US Senate election in Oct. OK
Law & Court News |
2013/06/14 08:47
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A special U.S. Senate election to replace the late Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg can be held in October, as it was scheduled by Republican Gov. Chris Christie, a state court ruled Thursday.
The ruling could be appealed. And while it keeps an election on course it does not seem likely to chill criticism of the popular governor for how he chose to replace Lautenberg, the Senate's oldest member, who died last week at age 89.
Four Democrats and two Republicans have filed petitions to run in the Senate race to complete Lautenberg's term, with three early polls showing Democratic Newark Mayor Cory Booker as the front-runner.
Christie scheduled the election for Oct. 16. A group of Democrats sued, saying it should be held Nov. 5, the day voters are going to the polls in the general elections anyway.
Christie's critics have complained that holding the election in October will cost taxpayers unnecessarily. Officials say each election costs the state about $12 million to run.
Judge Jane Grall wrote Thursday that objections to the costs of the election are policy matters that aren't questions for the court.
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Battle between SC Episcopalians back state court
Law Firm Press Release |
2013/06/13 22:20
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The legal fight between two factions of South Carolina Episcopalians will be decided in state court.
U.S. District Judge C. Weston Houck has issued an order saying the federal court has no jurisdiction and hearing the case would disrupt the balance between state and federal courts. Houck heard arguments in the dispute last week.
The conservative Diocese of South Carolina last year separated from the more liberal national Episcopal Church. The break-away churches then sued in state court to protect the use of the name and a half billion dollars' worth of property.
Parishes remaining with the national church then sued in federal court saying the case raised First Amendment and other federal issues.
But Houck disagreed and late Monday sent the case back to state court. |
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