Published articles, messages, chats about criminal lawhttp://www.lawyers.comhttp://editorial.lawyers.com/common/image/favicon.icohttp://www.lawyers.com1616Cars and vehicles are often searched by the police in situations ranging from traffic violations to more serious crimes. Examine issues such as the circumstances in which a search is lawful or unlawful, as well as what can be seized or taken from the car and if it can be used against you at trial.http://criminal.lawyers.com/Unlawful-Vehicle-Searches-and-Seizures.html?method=rssThe most common basis for driver's license suspension or revocation is the accumulation of too many points under a point system. Points are assigned against a driver according to the nature of the violation. State laws vary as to whether suspension or revocation is mandatory or discretionary.http://criminal.lawyers.com/Drivers-Licenses-and-Point-Systems.html?method=rssSometimes, vehicular homicide- when a person is killed by a driver's car- will be prosecuted by the state as "murder." However, often there are various types, or "degrees," of murder, which usually depend upon the driver's state of mind, or "intent." But, not all murders require intent.http://criminal.lawyers.com/Driving-Deaths-and-Murder.html?method=rssVehicular homicide, which is the crime of using a car to kill another human being, is usually prosecuted by the State as "manslaughter," which can be either "voluntary" or "involuntary." If faced with such a charge, is it critical that you understand what is necessary to sustain a conviction.http://criminal.lawyers.com/When-a-Drivers-Actions-Amount-to-Manslaughter.html?method=rssVehicular homicide, which is the crime of using a car to kill another human being, is usually prosecuted by the State as "manslaughter," which can be either "voluntary" or "involuntary." If faced with such a charge, is it critical that you understand what is necessary to sustain a conviction.http://criminal.lawyers.com/Vehicular-Homicide-Laws-and-the-Unborn-Child.html?method=rssHow can I get a bench warrant vacated?Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:00:00 ESThttp://criminal.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/How-Do-I-Get-a-Bench-Warrant-Vacated-7321.html?method=rssIs it true that if convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence you lose your hunting privileges for life?Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:00:00 ESThttp://criminal.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/Does-A-Misdemeanor-Domestic-Violence-Conviction-Affect...-7313.html?method=rssI was charged with a misdemeanor a year ago, it was recently expunged. I will soon be applying to medical school. Will they be able to see the record of expungement? Does it matter that the incident occurred in a different state?Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:00:00 ESThttp://criminal.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/What-Will-an-Expungement-of-My-Record-Mean-7302.html?method=rssIf you violate probation by testing positive for marijuana, should you hire a lawyer to go to the probation hearing?Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:00:00 ESThttp://criminal.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/Do-I-Need-A-Lawyer-If-I-Failed-A-Drug-Test-On-Prob...-7296.html?method=rssWhat if someone is on a state case as well as a federal case? The state case involves drug and gun possession. The charges in the federal case are attempted extortion and conspiracy to commit extortion. Can he be sentenced in both places and get two jail sentences?Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:00:00 ESThttp://criminal.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/Can-I-Be-Prosecuted-In-Both-State-And-Federal-Cour...-7289.html?method=rss