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    • What Is Probation Before Judgment?

      Probation before judgment (or PBJ) is exactly what it sounds like. A person arrested for a criminal act can, as part of the plea bargaining process, sometimes avoid trial and conviction if he agrees to serve some period of probation. PBJ is a common term for what is usually officially called deferred adjudication. Under systems of... more »

    • About Small Claims Suits

      If you have tried your best to resolve an issue with another person or business, and just can't get satisfaction, a small claims suit may be in order. Your right to sue another party in small claims court is limited to the maximum dollar amount set forth by the state in which you file the suit. The procedure for filing the suit may... more »

    • How Does a Breathalyzer Work?

      The term "breathalyzer" is actually the brand name of the breath-analyzing products manufactured by Smith and Wesson in the late 1950s, an improvement of the much more cumbersome "drunkometer" developed in 1938. The term, nevertheless, has come to be a generic term for any make or model instrument designed to determine the amount of... more »

    • U.K. Copyright Laws & Parody

      British residents who create art for public consumption may encounter comedians and writers parodying their work. British copyright holders are protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act of 1988. Musicians, writers and artists can apply for copyrights through the U.K. Copyright Service and learn more about copyright... more »

    • How to Find Information on the DUI Penalty in Arizona

      Arizona state law provides for a number of penalties and other punishments for DUI (driving while under the influence) offenders. If you live in or plan to visit Arizona, read on to learn more about the law. more »

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