Read Top Government > Law Enforcement Headlines and Articles from http://www.governmentprnews.com en-us http://www.governmentprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/texting-while-driving-a-major-problem-for-american-teens-261138.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Because of their inexperience, teen drivers are more likely than any other group to cause a fatal accident. If they use a cell phone, the risk is even higher. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/ntsb-study-spotlights-dangers-of-discount-tourist-bus-services-261137.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A recent NTSB study found that the fatal bus accident rate for discount intercity carriers is seven times higher than the rate for conventional bus operations. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/portable-vehicle-barrier-pvb-increases-market-share-as-stadiums-police-and-private-companies-rush-to-buy-261094.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT SSI's patented Portable Vehicle Barrier, the solution for a quick deploying crash barrier, will also be shown all over the country: ISC West, NCS4, GovSec, IAVM, Counter Terror Expo and more. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/lawmakers-consider-adding-quotthree-strikesquot-offenses-in-south-carolina-260791.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Separate bills proposed in the South Carolina House and Senate would add several violent crimes to the list of serious offenses under the andquot;two strikes, three strikesandquot; law. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/new-proposal-seeks-nationwide-ban-on-cell-phones-behind-the-wheel-260937.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A new proposal by the NTSB recommends banning the use of all handheld electronics behind the wheel. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/family-abused-by-police-settle-for-700000-craft-v-flagg-06-c-1451-261095.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Innocent family members (including a disabled man and elderly woman) were routinely handcuffed and abused until money was handed over. Attorney Blake Horwitz settled this federal lawsuit on behalf of his clients. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/feds-expand-mortgage-loan-modification-eligibility-under-harp-260523.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The federal government recently announced expansion of its Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), which helps borrowers who have been able to make payments on federally backed loans but have not been able to refinance due to stricter lending criteria. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/series-of-bus-accidents-provides-wakeup-call-about-driver-fatigue-260669.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A string of recent bus accidents has highlighted the dangers of driver fatigue. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/osha-investigates-accident-at-lancaster-box-company-260671.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT OSHA is currently investigating a recent workplace accident at Horn Packaging, a manufacturer of boxes and shipping supplies. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/turnaround-plans-more-frequently-in-place-before-filing-for-chapter-11-260672.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT More businesses now have reorganization plans in place before filing for Chapter 11. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/a-benefit-of-uncontested-divorce-no-court-hearings-260673.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Uncontested divorce works in Pennsylvania. One of the benefits is not having any court appearances. Learn more about the process and how a family law attorney can help. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/us-supreme-court-to-reconsider-eyewitness-testimony-260674.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Repeated research revealing the problems with eyewitness identification has spurred the Supreme Court to review a case where identification was made under suggestive circumstances. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/supreme-court-addresses-gps-tracking-and-the-fourth-amendment-260670.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The U.S. Supreme Court decision in U.S. v. Jones addressed whether police needed a warrant to use GPS devices to track a suspect's movements. The answer? Yes. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/law-firm-cranfill-sumner-amp-hartzog-llp-names-three-new-partners-260806.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Hunsucker, King and Welch are the latest to join the partnership in Raleigh and Charlotte offices http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/security-solutions-international-announces-speaker-for-its-annual-homeland-security-professionals-conference-at-the-gaylord-palms-on-november-5th7th-2012-260312.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The 7th annual Counter Terrorist Magazine's Homeland Security Professionals Conference expects record numbers - focus is on public and private partnerships in protecting the USA. Hosted by the Leon County Sheriff's Office Florida. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/dui-in-illinois-and-the-devastation-to-your-personal-finances-260277.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The financial impact of a DUI arrest and conviction can have devastating financial consequences. Avoiding a conviction can help you avoid or eliminate many of the costs associated with a DUI arrest. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/texas-struggles-with-sex-offender-law-compliance-260379.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Texas, like other states, are struggling to comply with sex offender registration requirements set forth through the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act. Learn more about Adam's law and why the Texas legislature is ambivalent about following all the requirements. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/are-allmetal-hip-implants-less-safe-than-traditional-implants-260380.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A report from the British Medical Journal raises serious questions about the safety of newer metal-on-metal hip implants. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/texas-protects-commercial-landowners-property-rights-260378.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A Texas eminent domain lawyer can help commercial landowners understand and defend their rights if they are facing government interference with their property. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/difference-between-theft-burglary-and-robbery-260266.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Theft is a very broad term that can be applied to a number of crimes. In general, theft is the taking of someone else's property without permission or any intention of returning it. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/when-do-i-need-a-personal-injury-lawyer-260282.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT If you have been injured due to someone else's negligence or reckless behavior, you will need a personal injury lawyer to determine if you have a valid legal claim. Most personal injury attorneys offer a free consultation. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/dehydration-malnourishment-and-nursing-home-abuse-260357.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you want nursing home staff to care for him or her as a family member. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect are all too common in today's society. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/juvenile-criminal-case-process-260369.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT If your child is arrested for a juvenile crime, there is a very specific process he or she will have to go through. The first step in the process following arrest will be an initial detention hearing. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/wrongful-death-vs-murder-260371.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The charge of murder is a criminal charge brought by the state against someone who has taken another person's life. Wrongful death is a civil charge brought by surviving family members against a person who has taken a loved one's life. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/wrongful-death-settling-vs-going-to-trial-260374.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT When you file a wrongful death lawsuit, you may be given the option of settling versus going to trial. Both of these options have some benefits, but your primary goal in filing the lawsuit should be the determining factor. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/pedestrian-and-motor-vehicle-accidents-260390.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT When a motor vehicle comes into contact with a pedestrian it is almost certain that catastrophic personal injury will be a result. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/personal-injury-statutes-of-limitation-260392.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT One of the most common personal injury questions is how long you have to file a lawsuit following your accident. The answer is almost always, andquot;Not long.andquot; http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/police-brutality-claims-260394.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT When a police officer uses unnecessary and excessive physical force, they are violating the rights of American citizens and abusing the power given to them by law. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/why-do-i-need-an-attorney-for-my-car-accident-260409.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT If you were the victim of an auto accident caused by the negligence of another driver, it is in your best interests to consult with an attorney before accepting any insurance company settlement offers. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/us-releases-around-800000-prisoners-each-year-most-return-says-prisoneducationcom-260037.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT According to Christopher Zoukis, author of the forthcoming Education Behind Bars (Sunbury Press, December 2011), upwards of $60 billion a year can be saved simply by educating prisoners. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/greenberg-and-greenberg-challenge-to-ex-post-facto-application-of-law-wins-freedom-for-two-men-charged-with-murder-260031.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT In early December, Greenberg and Greenberg won the release of their client, who was charged with murder. The deceased man died in early 2010, 29 years after being assaulted. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/federal-versus-state-child-pornography-charges-whats-the-difference-260135.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Learn more about the important distinctions for those potentially facing charges. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/positive-teen-driver-accident-trends-in-connecticut-260136.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Connecticut's strict teen passenger restriction laws have been cited by the state Department of Transportation as a factor in a decrease in the number of car accidents involving teen drivers. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/bankruptcy-for-tax-debt-can-back-taxes-be-discharged-in-los-angeles-260128.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Personal income tax debt is dischargeable in some bankruptcies provided several requirements are met. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/driver-found-asleep-at-illinois-mcdonalds-drivethru-charged-with-dui-260129.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Illinois law states that a andquot;person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any vehicleandquot; when his or her BAC is over 0.08. andquot;Actual physical controlandquot; broadens DUI beyond solely driving a vehicle while impaired. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/spike-in-truck-accident-fatalities-may-warrant-action-by-lawmakers-260130.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Commercial truck accidents are a serious problem on our nation's roadways, and lawmakers are considering taking action. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/asbestos-and-the-medical-risks-of-exposure-260131.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Asbestos, though useful in industry, carries serious health risks. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/fatal-forklift-accident-claims-the-life-of-florida-worker-260132.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT OSHA regulations are intended to protect the safety of construction workers in the workplace, including those using machinery such as a forklift to assist with job duties. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/turnpike-raises-speed-limitshould-all-of-ohio-highways-follow-260133.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Ohio Turnpike commission raised the speed limit on the turnpike to 70 mph last year, and a state representative wants to pass legislation that would raise the speed limits on all of Ohio's interstate highways. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/02/nursing-home-standards-law-enacted-but-does-it-do-enough-260134.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A new Ohio law sets standards for nursing homes to receive Medicare funding, but some have criticized the standards as not being rigorous enough. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/01/miami-personal-injury-attorneys-selected-by-us-news-to-join-best-law-firms-260109.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The law firm of Freidin andamp; Dobrinsky PA has been selected by U.S. News - Best Lawyers as one of the andquot;Best Law Firms.andquot; http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/01/new-zylab-ediscovery-cloud-collectors-retrieve-messages-calendar-items-and-contacts-from-microsoft-office-365-and-other-webbased-email-259751.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Supported sources include Microsoft Exchange Online, Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo! Mail. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/01/texas-personal-injury-law-firm-abraham-watkins-nichols-sorrels-agosto-amp-friend-announces-new-partner-muhammad-s-aziz-259766.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Texas attorney Muhammad S. Aziz has been named a partner at Houston personal injury law firm Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto andamp; Friend. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/01/new-york-civil-rights-violation-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-comments-on-race-discrimination-complaint-against-nypd-intelligence-division-259743.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman comments on the federal race discrimination complaint filed by African American detectives in the New York City Police Department's Intelligence Division. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/01/new-york-civil-rights-violation-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-expresses-privacy-concerns-over-nypds-new-mobile-body-scanners-259748.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman expresses concern over a new scanner being researched by the New York Police Department. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/01/new-york-civil-rights-violation-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-comments-on-nycs-attempt-to-remove-judge-from-fdny-race-discrimination-case-259768.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman comments on the city's attempt to remove Judge Nicholas Garaufis from a race discrimination case against the New York Fire Department. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/01/several-new-california-traffic-laws-in-effect-for-2012-259803.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT A smattering of legal updates will govern roadway behavior this year. Do you know how they could affect you? http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/01/dui-in-illinois-amp-the-devastation-to-your-personal-finances-259804.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT A person arrested for DUI is facing stiff criminal penalties and exorbitant costs, even if no one was injured. The financial costs of a DUI should be considered when responding to an arrest. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/01/child-safety-seats-help-keep-florida-children-safe-in-car-accidents-259805.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Properly-fitted and secured child safety seats are the first line of defense if your child is in a car accident. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2012/01/mobile-devices-behind-the-wheel-a-guide-to-phone-use-by-florida-drivers-259806.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Distracted driving on Florida roads can create a danger for all drivers. Although using a mobile phone while driving is not illegal in Florida, there are steps that you can take, as a driver, to safely use your cell phone.