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Is A DUI Added To Your Criminal Record?
Most states consider a person to be legally impaired when their blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08% or higher. You can be arrested for suspicion of drunk driving if you exhibit signs of inebriation, such as slow reaction time, slurred speech, poor muscle coordination, weaving in and out of lanes, and excessive braking or slow acceleration.
A DUI will appear on your driving record and criminal record and will show up in background checks in most states. If you are visiting or moving to another state and get a subsequent DUI within ten years, then the prior DUIs will show up and be taken into consideration when determining your charges later on. Law Ninja, a firm that provides legal representation in California, Colorado, Utah, and Washington, advises that whether you’re a first-time DUI offender or if you have prior convictions on your record, then you should reach out to a criminal defense attorney immediately to protect your rights and your future. To learn more about DUI defense, go to their website now .
Is a DUI a misdemeanor or a felony?
In the majority of states, first and second DUI convictions are charged as misdemeanors. The maximum jail time for a misdemeanor is one year or less, and fines are usually capped at $1,000, though court fees and other costs may increase how much you end up paying. With a misdemeanor, your license can be suspended from a few months to a year, and you may be required to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle.
Your DUI can be upgraded to a felony based on how many prior convictions you have if you caused an accident that injured anyone or caused property damage, if your BAC was over 0.15%, or if there was a minor in the car. However, the most common reason why a DUI is charged as a felony is having two or more prior DUI convictions.
How A Criminal Record Affects Your Life
A criminal record, even without a conviction, impacts your life in many ways. When you try to find a job, your prospective employers may not hire you based on what they find in your background check . If you are in the middle of a divorce and child custody proceedings, you could lose your child custody rights. If you are trying to further your education at a college or university or have a dependent who is going to college, a criminal record may affect your ability to take out student loans or affect your scholarship eligibility. You could lose certain professional licenses, not be allowed to adopt a child, and may be denied a license to carry a firearm. An existing criminal record leads to more severe penalties in subsequent crimes if you are convicted and sentenced.
You may also lose your right to drive. A license suspension can impact every aspect of your life, from your ability to drive to work, school, or medical appointments to your ability to simply go to the store and buy groceries. Some states offer hardship licenses that do not restore full driving privileges but can be issued after your driver’s license has been suspended to allow you to drive on a limited basis. In some states, you need to prove enrollment in a state-approved drug education course before you can be issued a hardship license.
Have A Criminal Defense Attorney On Your Side
When you have been arrested for a DUI, you need an experienced and aggressive attorney who will provide strategic defense if you’re facing misdemeanor or felony charges. You don’t have to face the complex legal process alone. Your future is unknown, but when you hire a criminal defense attorney, you can get the best possible outcome.
Written by Lawyer Monthly | Shared from Lawyer-Monthly.com
Developers Make History, Sell Out Black-Owned Micro Home Community in Less Than 2 Months
The group of African American real estate developers who are building a Black-owned micro home community called South Park Cottages in College Park, Georgia, were able to sell out all of their award-winning-designed, technologically-advanced micro homes in just 50 days.
The community, which was built to allow residents to live more abundantly by utilizing advanced energy-efficient technology, is the 7th largest micro home community in the country and the largest in the state of Georgia. Even more, it is located just 15 minutes away from the city of Atlanta and 5 minutes away from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport.
Booker T. Washington, Founder and CEO of the project, says that his goal was to develop an innovative and affordable community that drives his primary mission to increase value while maintaining the integrity of the community. Over the past 5 years, as an investor and real estate developer, he has individually developed more than $5 million in real estate assets.Rashad Jones-Jennings, Co-Founder & COO of South Park Cottages, is a retired NBA player who once played for the Philadelphia 76ers. He too says that he is focused on developing and redeveloping the same disadvantaged communities that he grew up in.
Others involved include Pauline Harris, who provides superior service and personal expert guidance throughout the home financing process; Quiana Watson, who offers full-service real estate brokerage services; and Cristyl Kimbrough, who is a real estate lawyer that helps buyers with the pre-closing and post-closing process.
For more details about the project, visit SouthParkCottages.com or follow the project on Instagram at @TechieHomes
This story first appeared on Blackbusiness.com.
Written by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors | Shared from Black Enterprise @blackenterprise
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Reposted from @hoaalliance Join us for the Henry HOA Boot Camp this Saturday, October 8, 2022 at McDonough City Hall!
Hosted By Commissioner Bruce Holmes, Mayor Sandra Vincent, Commissioner Dee Clemmons, and Commissioner Vivian Thomas. The Henry County HOA Boot Camp will feature panel topics that range from understanding county policies and procedures to homeowner’s rights and board management. Participants will learn how to:
– Navigate the complex world of HOAs
– Make empowered decisions as homeowners
– Make empowered decisions as board members
– Receive actionable tips and strategies to improve their communities.
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FAMU Students Are Suing the State of Florida For Underfunding HBCUs
Florida A&M University students filed a class action lawsuit against the State of Florida on September 22. The complaint was filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida by litigation firm, Grant & Eisenhofer and Florida civil rights attorney, Joshua Dubin , who are representing the students.
The plaintiffs, six undergraduate students and graduate students, are accusing the state of shortchanging Historically Black Colleges & Universities in funding. In addition, the students believe that compared to white schools in Florida, the HBCUs have been cheated when it comes to resources for their schools.
According to a release from the plaintiffs, there is a “racially-segregated” higher-ed order and HBCUs are in a position of disadvantage, according to the students.
Britney Denton , a first-year doctoral student at FAMU’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Studies and a named plaintiff in the suit, said, “Our school has always made a little go a long way, but we shouldn’t have to. There are bright and determined people here who deserve the same level of support and quality of resources as FSU next door or any other state school in Florida. We’re proud to be here, and we want Florida to be proud to support us, and other HBCUs, equally.”
According to reports, since the 1980s there is an approximate $1.3 billion difference in between HBCUs and traditionally white institutions.
The FAMU students are also requesting that over a five-year period, the state commits to providing an equal amount of support for HBCUs as they give for white schools.
“FAMU is more than 130 years old, opened as the result of a federal land grant to the state. It produces more African-American BA graduates than any four-year public college in the nation. Yet it’s still playing catch-up in the state of Florida, which we feel has acted with an astonishing lack of good faith, despite decades of directives from the federal government that all students in the state receive equal educational opportunities. This deliberate indifference toward HBCUs is not unique to Florida, but FAMU is where we’re joining the fight to ensure the education is fair for everyone,” Dubin said in a statement.
According to Tallahassee Democrat, students that are plaintiffs in the case are Britney Denton, Nyabi Stevens, Deidrick Dansby, Fayerachel Peterson, Alexander Harris and an unidentified student. Defendants in the case include the state of Florida, the board of governors of the State University System, and system chancellor Marshall M. Criser III.
According to the release, FAMU has over 9,000 students and the university is one of the largest HBCUs.
Written by Stacy Jackson | Shared from Black Enterprise @blackenterprise
3 Potential Consequences of a Medical Misdiagnosis (and How Compensation Is Awarded)
Written by Lawyer Monthly
Unfortunately for doctors, an error can cost the patient their life or significantly alter it. When a medical service provision error harms a patient, the patient has a right to sue for medical malpractice.
This guide highlights some common consequences of a medical misdiagnosis and how compensation is awarded for resulting damages.
What Is Misdiagnosis?
The simplest definition of misdiagnosis is an event where a doctor or a medical professional makes the wrong call in a patient’s condition. For example, a patient can have a brain tumour that presents as a migraine.
If the doctor is not keen when examining the patient, they could recommend a treatment regimen for a migraine but not cancer which can have severe consequences.
Consequences of a Misdiagnosis
1 – Deterioration of a Condition
When a doctor makes wrong diagnoses and proceeds to treat a patient based on the wrong diagnosis, the illness in the patient can get worse.
For example, conditions like tumours or cancers deteriorate with time . This means if the doctor makes the wrong call, their attention will be on the wrong condition allowing the actual condition to deteriorate.
2 – Incorrect Medication
Different conditions require different medications. When a doctor makes a wrong diagnosis, they prescribe the wrong medication. While medication is supposed to make patients feel better, some forms of medication can have devastating side effects, such as chemotherapy, which is prescribed to cancer patients.
If a doctor subjects a patient to the pain of chemotherapy while they never had cancer in the first place, the patient could sue them for the pain and the cost of treating the wrong condition. Other types of medication can result in varying degrees of harm to a patient making the treating doctor equally liable.
3 – Surgeries and Disfigurement
If you have suffered injuries resulting from medical malpractice , you may be able to recover damages for your injuries. This includes surgeries that were not necessary, or that were performed incorrectly, resulting in disfigurement or other injuries. You may also be able to recover damages for the cost of future corrective surgeries or other medical treatment.
Speaking to an experienced medical malpractice attorney can be very helpful to help you recover from medical malpractice claims. Many attorneys are also able to provide a free consultation, to discuss your case and the potential impact of a lawsuit.
Proving Medical Malpractice
To win a medical malpractice case against the defendant, the claimant must prove that the medical professional owed them a duty of care. The medical professional must also have breached their duty of care, resulting in misdiagnosis and, ultimately, harm to the patient.
How Compensation Is Awarded
The standard of proof in a medical malpractice lawsuit is pretty high, and you do not stand a chance of getting fair compensation for damages suffered. So it is best to have a lawyer with you.
The value of compensation for a medical malpractice lawsuit depends on several factors, including the severity of the harm, evidence, cost of medical treatment, and the quality of your legal counsel. There are three recoverable damages in a medical malpractice lawsuit; economic, non-economic, and punitive damages.
Economic damages refer to all expenses resulting from the malpractice, such as medical bills, cost of therapy, cost of living aids, etc. On the other hand, non-economic damages aren’t quantifiable in monetary terms and can include disfigurement, pain and suffering, and disability.
Unlike the above two, punitive damages are rarely awarded and are only applicable in cases where the defendant intentionally caused harm to the patient.
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Don’t forget to stop by the Fulton Films table.
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Ways to Speed Up the Probate Process
Written by Lawyer Monthly
The last thing to cross anyone’s mind during the subsequent grieving period is how to distribute the deceased’s estate. However, you’ll inevitably have to discuss the deceased’s estate at some point and whether to probate or not. Probate is the process through which the court legally oversees the estate transfer to the legitimate beneficiaries.
Most people know that a will clearly defines specific assets, such as a house, car, or stocks, which certain people inherit after a family member is deceased. A valid will is the core reference of how assets will be split, but it undergoes the probate process. However, probate is usually a costly and lengthy process. However, there are ways to undertake the process fast and cost-effectively. Here are some simple tips on how you can speed up the probate process:
Hire an Experienced Estates Attorney
Although it might be tempting to try to engage in the probate process and estate administration on your own, finding an experienced probate lawyer can help make the process much more efficient. An attorney’s guidance is crucial to steer you in the right direction. Since they are accustomed to this kind of daily routine, you can be sure to complete the estate administration incredibly faster. Most attorneys will often have extensive experience in dealing with families and personal representatives and helping you significantly shorten the probate process. Your representative will handle the collection of assets, evaluation, and prioritizing of claims while remaining accountable to the court on all distributions.
Do your research
It’s not easy to effectively speed up the probate process if you don’t know what to expect. You should do research and try to at least understand what to expect. For instance, if you find out that your bank takes 10 to 15 days to process funds release, you should not expect your solicitor to have it in three days. On the contrary, if it has taken 20 days, you know there is a problem and can confidently ask the right questions. This understanding will help you avoid frustration throughout the probate process.
Start probate as soon as possible
The earlier you initiate the probate process, the sooner you can expect to finalize the estate administration . However, there is no general rule on how long to wait before you commence the probate process. It’s entirely up to the respective executor to decide the ideal time to initiate estate administration. Executors will often start to look into probate immediately after the funeral. However, some executors may prefer to start earlier, once the death is registered and they’ve obtained a death certificate. In the case of multiple executors, remember always to maintain an effective communication channel to ensure all executors submit their forms on time.
Endnote
Navigating through the estate administration process can no doubt be a confusing and potentially stressful process. However, with the help of a good law firm, you can expect that their professional probate lawyer will help you minimize the stress of dealing with the complexity involved and speed up the probate process. Follow the above simple tips to make the estate administration process much faster.
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