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Domestic Violence Growing as Coronavirus Forces Victims to Stay at Home
24th April 2020
COVID-19 Lockdown Has Unexpected Consequences for Domestic Violence Victims How common is domestic violence? Domestic violence is an umbrella term that encompasses child abuse, partner abuse, and elder abuse. However, the most common form of domestic abuse is partner abuse. This abuse does not always have to be physical, but can include economical, sexual, and… Read more »
9 Common Car Accident Injuries
17th April 2020
Five million car accidents happen in the United States every year. While most of these accidents aren’t fatal, that doesn’t mean all motorists walk away unscathed. One person suffers an injury every two hours due to an automobile accident in the state of North Dakota. 1. Traumatic Brain Injuries Close to 3 million people across… Read more »
What You Need to Know About DUI/DWI Laws North Dakota
31st March 2020
Important North Dakota DUI Laws If you or someone you know is currently charged with a DUI/DWI offense in North Dakota, you may feel overwhelmed by the situation. DUI/DWI charges carry harsh penalties throughout the U.S. Many of which are life-changing results for the offending party. Finding a criminal defense attorney with experience in DUI/DWI… Read more »
Oilfield Injuries | Third Party Liability & Worker’s Compensation
31st March 2020
Worker’s Compensation for North Dakota Oilfield Injuries Working in the oil and gas industry can be dangerous. The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) includes oil and gas under the broad category of “mining.” Oil and gas-related accidents account for over 70% of fatal accidents within the entire mining industry, and the fatality rate for… Read more »
North Dakota Federal Charges
31st March 2020
What are North Dakota Federal Charges? The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of North Dakota is responsible for prosecuting federal crimes throughout the state and for prosecuting all violent crimes occurring within the Fort Berthold Reservation, the Spirit Lake Reservation, and the Turtle Mountain Reservation. Federal criminal charges are generally much more serious… Read more »
DUI Laws in Minot, North Dakota
31st March 2020
Understanding Minot, North Dakota DUI Laws Driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence (DWI/DUI) is one of the most common criminal charges brought in Minot, Ward County, and across the State of North Dakota. In 2016, the United States Supreme Court heard two DWI/DUI cases from North Dakota, one from Morton County and one… Read more »
How Technology is Helping Reduce DUIs in North Dakota
11th March 2020
Driving under the influence of alcohol is never a good idea. Alcohol consumption slows down brain activity and affects a person’s body reflexes and the ability to judge their surroundings properly. Drunk driving is a serious problem. It can not only result in DUIs but in serious accidents leading to injuries and death. New Technologies… Read more »
DUI and Car Accidents
28th February 2020
North Dakota Car Accidents Caused by Driving Under the Influence Driving under the influence is taken very seriously by the criminal justice system of North Dakota and can have significant consequences for those that engage in this behavior. Those that drive under the influence are at an immensely high risk of being arrested for this… Read more »
North Dakota Criminal Defense Lawyers Seek Lower Bonds for Defendants Across the State
27th February 2020
Bail Reform Requested by North Dakota Criminal Defense Attorneys Bail is a court-imposed monetary fee used in criminal defense cases to release defendants from custody who are awaiting trial. The money is held until the end of the trial, at which time it returns to the defendant. Judges set the dollar amount for bail after… Read more »
Steps to Take after an Assault Charge
27th February 2020
What Should I Do When Charged With Assault? It can be a scary time when you get charged with an assault in North Dakota. You probably have no idea what is going to happen to you. You are probably worrying about the potential trial and figuring out whether or not you are going to be… Read more »