In criminal law, you might hear the terms probation and parole and think that they are the same. While they are both legal terms, they are not the same thing. In fact, here are several things to know about parole and probation that will help you understand what each of these are.
Parole
If a person is arrested, charged with a crime, and placed in prison or jail to serve a sentence for the crime, he or she will have to serve the sentence for the length of time the court orders.…
Of all of the things that you might have had planned for your vacation, one thing that you probably did not plan for was getting arrested for drinking and driving. If you had a few too many drinks and then got behind the wheel of your car — or rental car — to head back to your hotel, though, you might have gotten a nasty surprise when you got pulled over by local law enforcement.…
Hosting a party is a lot of fun. In many cases, you’ll serve alcohol to your guests as a way of celebrating and relaxing. This is all well and good during the party, but what if someone leaves your party, causes an accident, and gets a DUI on the way home? Is this your fault? Can you be held liable in court for their actions? That depends on the circumstances and where you are located.…
