By PAUL NEWBERRY
AP National Writer
Michael Phelps embarrassed himself again after a triumphant Olympics, this time getting his picture snapped as he inhaled from a marijuana pipe. The photo wound up in a British tabloid Sunday, forcing Phelps to publicly apologize and his handlers to deal with sponsors who are surely none too pleased about the [...]
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Phelps in hot water again after pot pic surfaces
February 2nd, 2009 · No Comments
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Chargers’ Vincent Jackson arrested on suspicion of DUI
January 6th, 2009 · 2 Comments
By: LISA R. WILSON
For those of us here in San Diego, this is not good news.
Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence 2 a.m. Tuesday morning in San Diego, authorities report. He was booked into county jail and was released by 6 a.m.
Jackson faces the misdemeanor [...]
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Have a Safe and Happy New Year! Don’t Drink and Drive…
December 31st, 2008 · No Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
Happy New Year Everyone! Celebrate and enjoy your holiday. Be safe and stay out of trouble – don’t drink and drive!
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How many drinks does it take to get a DUI?
December 7th, 2008 · No Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
I’ve been watching a marathon of Mad Men. Even if you’ve only seen one episode, you know those mad, mad men (and women) drink a lot! My goodness! In one particular eposite, a bottle or two of vodka was thrown back before jumping in the car to drive home. I don’t know [...]
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Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the DUI season….
November 26th, 2008 · No Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
Between the Thanksgiving holiday and the end of the New Year’s weeknd, DUI arrests are at a high point. As millions of Americans hit the roads for the holiday season, law enforcement implements a nationwide crackdown on drunk driving in an effort to help save lives and prevent injuries.
The enforcement crackdown typical [...]
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Don’t think you can afford to hire a lawyer? Think again….
November 23rd, 2008 · 2 Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
If you’ve been injured, arrested, or sued, you’re probably wondering how much it would cost to hire a lawyer. Or you might not even TRY to hire a lawyer because you just assume that it’s too expensive, or that you could probably get by on your own. This is, unfortunately, all too [...]
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What to do if you’re arrested… and how to get out of jail!
October 24th, 2008 · 1 Comment
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
If you’ve been arrested, you and your family are undoubtedly very concerned about what will happen to you. Here are a few tips about what NOT to do, and what TO do if you’re been arrested.
WHAT TO DO: First and foremost – contact a criminal attorney in your area as soon as possible. An [...]
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October 20th, 2008 · 12 Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
Are you facing a legal issue? Have you been sued, or are you wondering about foreclosure? Did you just have a medical procedure that didn’t turn out as you expected? Is bankruptcy looming? What about your family life – are you and your spouse considering divorce? Do you need to update your [...]
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How To Find the Right Attorney
July 21st, 2008 · No Comments
There are those “life changing moments”… like buying your first home, getting a divorce or starting a business that may require the help of an attorney. Attorneys, after all, do more than provide legal information; they offer strategic advice and apply sophisticated technical skills to legal problems. The question is: How do you go about [...]
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The Consultation:
Meeting with a Lawyer for the first time
May 30th, 2008 · No Comments
Hiring a lawyer can often be a stressful situation, especially if the reasons for doing so are stressful – you’ve been sued or you have been wronged by someone. However, a lawyer can also help prevent or mitigate legal issues in the future – estate planning is a good example. To lessen some of the [...]
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