Published articles, messages, chats about criminal lawhttp://www.lawyers.comhttp://editorial.lawyers.com/common/image/favicon.icohttp://www.lawyers.com1616Vehicular homicide, which is the crime of using a car to kill another human being, is usually prosecuted by the State as "manslaughter," which can be either "voluntary" or "involuntary." If faced with such a charge, is it critical that you understand what is necessary to sustain a conviction.http://criminal.lawyers.com/Vehicular-Homicide-Laws-and-the-Unborn-Child.html?method=rssVehicular homicide, which is the crime of using a car to kill another human being, is usually prosecuted by the State as "manslaughter," which can be either "voluntary" or "involuntary." If faced with such a charge, is it critical that you understand what is necessary to sustain a conviction.http://criminal.lawyers.com/When-a-Drivers-Actions-Amount-to-Manslaughter.html?method=rssCars and vehicles are often searched by the police in situations ranging from traffic violations to more serious crimes. Examine issues such as the circumstances in which a search is lawful or unlawful, as well as what can be seized or taken from the car and if it can be used against you at trial.http://criminal.lawyers.com/Unlawful-Vehicle-Searches-and-Seizures.html?method=rssIn some states, a driver who kills another person with his or her car can be found guilty of either criminally negligent homicide or negligent homicide. In these states, it is critical that you understand the level of negligence that amounts to a crime and can result in prosecution and conviction.http://criminal.lawyers.com/Driving-Deaths-Negligence-and-Criminal-Liability.html?method=rssThe most common basis for driver's license suspension or revocation is the accumulation of too many points under a point system. Points are assigned against a driver according to the nature of the violation. State laws vary as to whether suspension or revocation is mandatory or discretionary.http://criminal.lawyers.com/Drivers-Licenses-and-Point-Systems.html?method=rssWhat if someone is on a state case as well as a federal case? The state case involves drug and gun possession. The charges in the federal case are attempted extortion and conspiracy to commit extortion. Can he be sentenced in both places and get two jail sentences?Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:00:00 ESThttp://criminal.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/Can-I-Be-Prosecuted-In-Both-State-And-Federal-Cour...-7289.html?method=rssHow should I proceed if I am on probation for DUI and I was pulled over for driving on a suspended license and now have a warrant out for my arrest?Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:00:00 ESThttp://criminal.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/What-Should-I-Do-When-Charged-With-A-Crime-While-On...-7276.html?method=rssIs it a felony or misdemeanor in Montana to modify a prescription?Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:00:00 ESThttp://criminal.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/Penalty-For-Modifying-A-Drug-Prescription-7267.html?method=rssI am on probation and want to leave the state to go on a family vacation. However, the state has denied my request. If I go anyway, what are the consequences?Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:00:00 ESThttp://criminal.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/If-I-Go-On-Vacation,-What-Will-Happen-To-My-Probat...-7258.html?method=rssI have been arrested and charged with delivery of a controlled substance felony. Can the police or the prosecutor bring more charges against me if I don't take a plea deal and cooperate against others?Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:00:00 ESThttp://criminal.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/Can-I-Be-Charged-With-More-Crimes-If-I-Refuse-A-Plea...-7250.html?method=rss