You can use the Fifth Amendment for lots of thing. It can be used in court, and if you don't want to get in trouble with your friends or you don't want to be in the middle of something. The Fifth Amendment is your right to not say anything and to remain silent. If you have read this amendment then you will know what it says. It says, "No one shall

DUI checkpoints are recognizable by the long line of cars and the group of police officers stopping each car asking questions to each driver. Drunk driving checkpoints or roadblocks have been found to be a reasonable search and seizure by the United States Supreme Court in Michigan Police v. Sitz, 496 U.S. 444 (1990). It found that the public c

As of the moment, all the states in the United States of America apply two statutory offenses against acts involving driving under the influence of alcohol. These offenses are DUI and DWI. DUI stands for driving under the influence and is a term used by most states to describe the state of being legally intoxicated or impaired while driving or

Compared to legal contracts or many of the bills that move through congress, DUI laws can be pretty straight forward and easy to understand. The only trouble is that every state has its very own set of laws. Of course there are similarities between these laws, but it is the differences you have to watch out for. For example, there are a couple

Sometimes, people become too eager to win Green Cards or Permanent U.S. Residence Visas that they tend to overlook some important points that will help them identify whether or not the DV2009 Green Card Lottery that they have joined is lawful and real. With so many aspiring immigrants joining the Green Card Lottery online, some people have also

Whether you want to prosecute or defend yourself, finding a criminal attorney in LA can be a daunting task especially if you don't have or know someone having, links with an attorney. Most people find attorneys with references or suggestions from others. An attorney that clicked for others might or might not be the one to defend or prosecute on you

State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), a Chinese government agency, recently published internal implementing rules about the foreign exchange registrations. Registration with SAFE is necessary for any resident or PRC citizen that attains equity in an offshore SPV (special purpose vehicle) for the purpose of attracting overseas financing f

The new hands free cell phone law goes into effect on Tuesday, July 1st, 2008, and will impact literally millions of California drivers and cell phone users alike. There are actually two new laws concerning cell phone use and motor vehicle operation that will be enforceable, and this article will provide important information about these new laws

The E2 Investor Visa allows an individual to enter and work inside of the United States based on an investment he or she will be controlling, while inside the United States. This visa must be renewed every other year, but there is no limit to how many times one can renew. Investment must be "substantial." There is no minimum amount, but general

Under section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(5), 10,000 immigrant visas per year are available to qualified individuals seeking permanent resident status on the basis of their engagement in a new commercial enterprise. There are three basic programs: the Regional Center Pilot Program, the $1,000,000 inve

Disorders relating to whiplash or whiplash injuries can be referred to as a series of injuries that are caused to the neck by its sudden distortion. The association of whiplash can be traced to accidents relating to motor vehicles, also when a vehicle gets hit in its rear area. This injury can, however be sustained in several other ways, inclusive

In 2008, it is now ten years after the new Thailand law commonly referred to as the Labour Law was instated. Business legal services in Thailand began explaining these new laws after the 1997 economic crisis brought large numbers of layoffs in the private sector, and unemployment soared. While the economic recovery measures have made the labour

A personal injury attorney can handle many different types of cases where someone has been injured or even killed. Some of them work with several different kinds of injuries while others focus on a specific injury. To find a lawyer that best meets your needs and will be able to handle your case, look for a lawyer knowledgeable about your particula

Escrow has long been a facet of business transactions, especially those that have high value or high risk. Escrow services are engaged when a neutral third party is used to hold cash or property, pending the fulfilment of contractual obligations by the receiving party. This removes the risk of a party either taking payment, but not providing a serv

Some big name pharmacies in San Francisco are upset because of a new law in town that prohibits them from selling tobacco. They probably know that this will mean their customers who come in for other items besides prescriptions and over the counter medicines will go elsewhere to get their tobacco. They think it is an unfair law, but the city says t