D-U-I-D: Driving Under the Influence of Drugs – FAQ Friday
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It’s common knowledge that the legal blood alcohol limit for is .08 and above. But that’s not the case for drugs, as there are only legal limits for three drug substances other than alcohol: cocaine, PCP, and methamphetamines.
How does self-administration fac...
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Órdenes de Protección
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Si alguna vez has temido que otra persona estuviera amenazando su seguridad, es posible que debe solicitar una orden de protección. En el FAQ Friday de esta semana, Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner abogada Rebecca Wade, explica la diferencia entre las órdenes de e...
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Órdenes de Protección Parte 2
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La mayoría de gente, cree que una orden de protección es un caso criminal. En el FAQ Friday de esta semana, Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner abogada Rebecca Wade, explica la diferencias entre un caso criminal y una orden de protección.
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¿Cómo Hacer Una Solicitud Para Limpiar Su Archivo Criminal? – El Viernes FAQ
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Ser acusado de un delito puede tener efectos negativos significativos. Como explica Rebecca Wade, , tener antecedentes penales puede hacer que el proceso para una solicitud de empleo o escuela sea más difícil. Por eso es importante conocer sus opciones legales cuando se trata de e...
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Invoking Your Right to Remain Silent – FAQ Friday
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Everyone’s heard the TV-popularized phrase: “You have the right to remain silent”. It’s the Miranda rights statement, intended to prevent self-incrimination that says you are not required to speak with law enforcement if arrested. R...
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¿Qué es el Estatuto de Shall Arrest de Virginia? – El Viernes FAQ
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Cada año, millones de personas son víctimas de abuso doméstico en los EE. UU. Abogada de violencia doméstica Rebecca Wade explica el Shall Arrest estatuto en Virginia en el Viernes FAQ.
"La ley establece que cuando llamas a la policía a una residencia y existe una causa probable de que ha habido un act...
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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – FAQ Friday
Sexual harassment is a serious and prevalent issue that can create a toxic and unsafe work environment. Employment law attorney Andrea Downing discusses in the workplace and how to document these incidents in this week’s FAQ Friday.
What constitutes...
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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Part 2
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attorney Andrea Downing delves further into in this week’s FAQ Friday.
Is same-sex sexual harassment in the workplace actionable?
Sexual harassment is not limited to a man harassing a woman or a woman harassi...
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Recording Instances of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – FAQ Friday
While recording instances of at work might seem like a great way to prove inappropriate conduct, it’s important to recognize that recordings could also work against you in court. attorney ...
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Recording Instances of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Published March 9, 2018 by
While recording instances of at work might seem like a great way to prove inappropriate conduct, it’s important to recognize that recordings could also work against you in court. ...
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Common Alcohol-Related Charges – FAQ Friday
Published March 16, 2018 by
It’s no coincidence that holidays like New Years, 4th of July, and St. Patrick’s Day have statistically higher instances of arrest compared to the rest of the year. The common denominator? Alcohol consumption. With big St. Patrick’s Day celebration...
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What is Workplace Bullying & Harassment?
Published April 27, 2018 by
A situation involving bullying or harassment in the workplace is not necessarily illegal on it’s own. The legality of the situation depends upon whether it the harassment is tied to a protected class. Employment l...
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Independent Contractor vs Employee Status
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What’s the difference between an independent contractor and an employee? Employment law attorney Andrea Downing explains why worker classification is so important on this week’s FAQ Friday.
Independent contractors:
Hav...
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Backseat Tragedies: Hot Car Deaths – FAQ Friday
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On average, 37 children die each year from heat stroke after being left in a parked car. Rebecca Wade has handled these tragic cases and addresses the legal consequences that follow.
With summer fast approaching and temperatures climbin...
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What Are Liquidated Damages? – FAQ Friday
Published June 22, 2018 by
Employment law attorney Andrea Downing says you will often see the term “liquidated damages” appear in clauses and sections of employment contracts. Liquidated damages are the amount you are owed . “If you take a case of liquidated damages for unpaid overtime to court you should b...
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