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Traffic Law Enforcement with Electronics

Electronic traffic law enforcement involves the use of technology to enforce traffic laws. Police officers have been using conventional radar guns for years to detect speeding drivers. More recently, laser speed guns have been developed that more...

Meaningful Access to the Courts for Self-Represented Litigants

The number of persons who represent themselves in court proceedings has increased significantly in recent years. These individuals are referred to as self-represented litigants or pro se litigants. Family law matters, such as uncontested divorces...

Expert Witnesses in Civil Lawsuits

An expert witness is a witness who has special knowledge of a subject beyond the knowledge of an average person. Because of his or her education, training or experience, an expert witness's testimony will be allowed to assist the jury or the...

Grounds for Sanctioning State Judges

Judges are subject to standards of judicial conduct. Their actions are required to conform to certain norms and standards that relate to impartiality and ethical behavior. There are codes of judicial conduct for both state and federal judges....

Impaired Driving -- Drug Use, Alcohol Use And Road Rage

A driver's primary responsibility is to safely operate the vehicle. Impaired driving occurs when a driver is distracted and his/her ability to perform the task of driving is reduced. Driving can be impaired by drug use, alcohol use, fatigue,...