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El Salvador Immigration Requirements
El Salvador's tourist industry has not flourished due to the country's high crime rate.Plage Salvador image by foxytoul from Fotolia.comAlthough El Salvador remains relatively dangerous since the end of its civil war in 1992, the country has made strong economic reforms resulting in...
Wisconsin DUI and OWI Laws
DUI has serious consequences.alcoholic drink image by Horticulture from Fotolia.comDriving Under the Influence (DUI) and Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) are serious offenses in every state in the United States. The state of Wisconsin uses the abbreviations DUI and OWI interchangeably;...
How to Plead No Contest to a DUI Charge
Handling a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge is a scary and irresponsible place for anyone to be, but knowing how to plead the charge and address the court can make the experience easier.
How to Defend Your DUI Arrest in Pennsylvania
Getting convicted for DUI in Pennsylvania will cost you a lot of time and money. Not only do you face jail time, fines and loss of driving privileges, you also have to pay higher rates for car insurance, and you may even lose your job if getting to and from work without a license prevents you from b
Legal Penalties for DUI in Oregon
Certain DUI offenders in Oregon might qualify for dismissal of their charge.driving position image by Robert Kelly from Fotolia.comDriving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol can have grave consequences for the driver and anyone sharing the road with him. Throughout the United...
How to Test Whether Pesticides on a Field Growing Sunflowers Were Effective for Insects
Sunflowers are grown commercially for various uses, the more common of these being as a food for birds and animals, as a food for humans, and for the oil. There are some pests that can damage or destroy all or a large part of a sunflower crop, and it is common to spray fields in order to control the
Problems With Victim Impact Statements
The United States inherited the English common law system, where victims of a crime were given the opportunity to make victim impact statements, allowing them to express their feelings at the end of the criminal case. The victim could then articulate the impact that the crime had on him. Concerns ha
Pennsylvania DUI Law on Driver's License Suspension
In Pennsylvania, it is possible for an individual convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs to have his license suspended. The length of time of license suspension depends on whether he has been convicted of a DUI in the past and his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level.
About DUI Classes
If you have just been ordered to attend DUI classes, you probably have many questions about what will be talked about, who will be there, and how long it will take. While classes and situations vary from state to state and person to person, having a general idea of what to expect from DUI classes wi
Wyoming Government DUI Laws
Drunk driving can have grave consequences and every state has established laws regarding driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Wyoming, like every other state, has established a blood alcohol content of .08 or greater as driving under the influence. This state however, allows...
Missouri DUI Information
In the state of Missouri, a DUI is defined as driving while under the influence of any alcohol or drug that has impaired the driver's senses or judgment.
How to Deal With Your Partner's DUI or DWI
When a partner gets a DUI (Driving While Under the Influence) or a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), it can cause all sorts of issues in the relationship. You find yourself torn between feeling sorry for him, being upset with his recklessness, and being bitter about having to care for him after his
DUI Probation Violation Laws in Texas
Driving Under the Influence in Texas often results in probation.alcohol image by Andrey Rakhmatullin from Fotolia.comTexas probation for Driving Under the Influence (DUI)) is often given to first-time offenders. In Texas all DUI offenses require jail time. Probation is when all or part...
Underage DUI Penalties
Keys and a glass of wine.to drunk to drive image by Marjan Veljanoski from Fotolia.comIn every state and the District of Columbia it is illegal for underage drivers to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Most states impose a "zero-tolerance" rule for...
Factors That May Skew Breathalyzer Results
The breathalyzer test is one of the most recognized forms of measuring driver drunkenness. The test is performed by a police officer. Despite its widespread use, judges have thrown out breathalyzer results because of distortions caused by various factors. Some of the things that skew breathalyzer re
Florida Breathalyzer Test Requirements for a DUI
Florida bases DUI penalties partly on the offender's blood alcohol level.to drunk to drive image by Marjan Veljanoski from Fotolia.comThe Florida Statutes set different penalties for different degrees and instances of driving under the influence (DUI). Offenders face suspensions, DUI...
Pittsburgh DUI Laws
Pennsylvania, like other states, has seen a crackdown on drunk driving in recent years.beer in beer-mug image by Witold Krasowski from Fotolia.comAcross the country, drunk driving laws have gotten tougher. Since 1982 there has been a 44% decrease in alcohol-related driving fatalities,...
DUI Regulations in Pennsylvania
Driving under the influence in Pennsylvania results in both criminal and civil action.police car speed, toy model car, chase criminal image by alma_sacra from Fotolia.comBeing arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in the state of Pennsylvania results in a series of...
Texas Laws on DUI
Driving drunk in Texas can be a serious crime.drinking don"t image by Roslen Mack from Fotolia.comDrunken driving in Texas is a serious offense. Texas law criminalizes driving while intoxicated, DWI, though it can commonly be referred to as either DWI or DUI. Drivers convicted of DWI in...
DWI Vs. DUI in Washington
The state of Washington has a zero tolerance policy for operating motor vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Therefore, it does not distinguish between driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI).