| Impaired Driving -- Drug Use, Alcohol Use And Road Rage |
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| 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, and cell phone use, along with anything else that distracts the driver. This article discusses impaired driving because of drug and alcohol use. Road rage is also covered in the article.
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| United States Marshals Service |
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| The United States Marshals Service is a federal law enforcement agency within the United States Department of Justice. U.S. Marshals are appointed by the President of the United States or the Attorney General of the United States. The mission of the U.S. Marshals is to protect the federal courts and to ensure the efficient operation of the judicial system. More... |
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| Appeal of a State Court Judgment |
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| The losing party in a civil lawsuit can file an appeal after the state trial court enters a final judgment in the case. Generally, a notice of appeal has to be filed within 30 days after a judgment. The person who files the appeal is called the appellant, and the other party is called the appellee. More... |
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| Wrongful Death Claims |
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| A wrongful death is a death caused by the negligence or misconduct of a person or company. All states have wrongful death laws that provide compensation to the surviving spouse, minor children, and parents of a deceased adult. Some states permit other relatives to recover compensation if they depended upon the deceased for support or services. In some states, grandparents or members of the extended family can also recover damages for their loss.More... |
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| Federal Court of Appeals Judges |
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| The federal court system has an intermediate level appellate court, which is called the court of appeals. The President of the United States appoints all federal judges, including federal court of appeals judges. However, the United States Senate has to confirm each appointment. Federal judges are appointed for life.
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