Archive for March, 2010

The State of Capital Punishment Internationally

After World War II, many countries moved towards abolishing the death penalty. In 1977, there were 16 countries that did not permit the death penalty. As of June 2008, 92 countries have abolished capital punishment and 11 have done so with the exception of special circumstances. There is an additional 34 which while retain it [...]

Illinois DWI Law

The Illinois DWI law covers many kinds of impaired driving. This can be the commonly assumed drunk driving as well as driving under the influence of drugs. And don’t assume that just because you have a prescription, you can drive while taking legal drugs. Any drug that impairs your driving is banned under Illinois DWI [...]

Get a DUI Lawyer When Facing an Alcohol Related Charge

An arrest for a DUI in California can be a big problem with severe consequences. Defending yourself is a bad idea, and choosing to have an overworked public defender represent you is no better. You need to find someone that is experienced in these cases. Choosing a DUI attorney is a bit more complex than [...]