Probation is an extremely beneficial program that permits an individual to dispose of a criminal charge without a jail sentence. This can happen at the conclusion of a trial, but most often occurs as the result of plea negotiations. It is considered an alternative to detention and instead, an individual serves their sentence on a more restricted basis while still…

Few things can affect the body the way a spinal cord injury can. The spinal cord is a collective of nerves that’s protected by the backbone. The spinal cord is essentially the messenger that connects you body’s primary functions to the brain. When a spinal cord injury occurs, the body can be seriously affected. Statistics show that over 450,000 people…

Among the many great rights we have in the United States is the right to a fair trial by a jury of our peers. Jurors then take on the task as acting as a voice of the people, taking into consideration the evidence and circumstances, and ultimately debating the verdict. Jurors play an imperative role in our legal system –…

No matter how careful you are as a driver, the reality is that we live in a society and our precautions only really matter as much as the precautions taken by those around us. Many factors can increase the likelihood of getting into an accident, from inclement weather to broken down roads or heavy traffic. But another factor that is…

Pedestrians get very little respect or consideration from drivers and the proof is in the numbers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 4,700 pedestrians are killed in an auto accident annually – that’s just over 14% of all road deaths. The ones who do survive often live with life altering injuries. Fortunately, there are precautions pedestrians can…