July 19th, 2009 at 08:56am
Under Constitutional Law
Baseball may be America’s favorite pastime, but liberals have a favorite pastime of their own; stretching and warping the Constitution. They’ve been at it so long that it has become a sport which they excel at and one at which daily practice is strongly encouraged, if not already mandated, for any aspiring leftist.
Of course, they only succeed in this pursuit when discussing the Constitution amongst themselves. When they journey out into the real world they run into people like myself who have spent a lot of time discussing how they distort and down right lie about what is in the document that established our current government. When they try to engage in their favorite sport with normal Americans who are not willfully blind as to what the Constitution says and have a grasp of the English language beyond that of a first grader, they fail miserably with their spin which always leads to interesting, if not ignorant, slogans, rants and shout-fests.
Rep. John “Cut and Run” Murtha may just be finding out that he and his liberal brethren have stretched the Constitution as far as the Constitution is willing to stretch even with a healthy suspension of logic, history and basic English however. Last week, U.S. District Judge Rosemary M. Collyer ordered Rep. Murtha to give a sworn deposition in the case brought against him by Marine Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich relating to his unwise, ignorant and self-serving comments about the marines in Haditha participating in “cold-blooded murder and war crimes”. It is important to note that the case against these Marines has fallen apart.
Murtha’s defense, which was rejected so far by the judge, was that Murtha was immune from prosecution and even questioning about the incident because those comments were made while acting in his official role as a United States Representative. This is an apparent reference to Article I, Section 6 of the Constitution and his “interpretation” of what it says which might get by people unable to actually read the Constitution. But since I actually can, it isn’t going to fly with me and apparently not with the judge either.
For the record, Article I, Section 6 states in it’s entirety: “The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States. They shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place.”
The long and the short of this section is that if you are an elected representative of the United States in either house of Congress you cannot be arrested while the Congress is in session, nor can you be arrested while traveling to or from said session. It also grants immunity from prosecution for any “speech” or “debate” that takes place on the floor by saying that they “shall not be questioned in any other Place”. Which would include a court of law. The exceptions to this are of course given as when the Representative or Senator commits a Felony, Treason or “Breach of the Peace”.
Notice there is no exemption for acting in your “official role” beyond these limited descriptions. It is important to note at this time that John “Our Troops Are Murderers” Murtha made the statements with regards to our soldiers and promulgated his charges at places other than during a “speech” or “debate” in the House such as at press conferences and on Chris Matthew’s television program.
So is he immune? Should he not be questioned? Should he just be free to continue to make these assertions? Not unless you really, really stretch the meaning of the Constitution and read between the lines by inserting language that isn’t there. Making such statements during Speeches and Debates in the House may be deplorable and anti-American in as much that they were made without evidence and to prejudice the case against the Marines to promote John Murtha’s delusions, but his despicable acts would be protected. However once he steps out of the Halls of Congress he has no more protection.
He is not being arrested either. This is a civil suit, not a criminal matter. So again, Article I, Section 6 does not apply. Now, if he refuses the order to comply he could be faced with an arrestable offense such as contempt of court. In such a case, he had better convince the House to remain in permanent session and always be in a constant state of travel to and from the Capitol when it is to avoid arrest.
You could also make a strong case that his words provided aid and comfort to the enemy since the Haditha incident was used by our enemies against America and freedom seeking Iraqis. And since Treason is a clear exemption to this clause as well as the first amendment I certainly would be looking over my shoulder if I were Mr. Murtha.
But it’s just the Constitution. Right? And since when do liberals actually care about what the Constitution actually says? Since when do Congressmen care that their power is not unlimited? So I am sure that John “Where’s My White Flag?” Murtha will continue to whine and twist and squirm in an attempt to avoid the truth.
All the while his fellow members of Congress can continue to their smoke screen to cover their own failures. They can run cover for him and promulgate abuses of their power by waging a dog and pony show over things Rush Limbaugh didn’t even say with regards to our troops who are serving bravely over in Iraq and slamming General Patraeus and calling our troops NAZIs, stupid and anything else that they can think of. All for what? In order to try and further convince moonbats who naively believe that the troops really do agree with their stance on the war? Despite the fact that they are continually signing up and even re-upping to serve in a time of war for a mission the liberals detest so much?
Perhaps we are finally getting to a point where the Constitution has been stretched as far as it can be by the left to support their ideas and goals. But even if it has, I doubt they will stop trying to stretch it even further. At which point it is only a matter of whether it will snap back like a rubber band and leave a massive welt or completely break.
God help us if it is that latter
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July 19th, 2009 at 08:55am
Under Construction Law
Getting your online degree in construction management may be much easier than you think. If you are ready to enhance your career opportunities and are interested in construction management jobs, an online degree in construction management can be achieved on a very flexible schedule that works for you and your time commitments. You can take classes at night and on the weekends and complete tests online when it works for you – all in the comfort of your own home. You can even specialize your online degree in construction management by selecting construction management courses focused on topics like financial management, site planning, contract administration, cost estimating and engineering or architectural sciences.
Construction project management has become an increasingly popular career choice for those graduating from college today. This is partly because the industry has started to recognize how invaluable solid project management for construction sites is – especially considering the growing complexity of major construction projects and the many laws that must be taken into account. The people who are hired into construction management jobs are ultimately responsible for the entire project’s success or failure, which is why the not only requires a specialized degree, but also exceptional interpersonal communication and management skills.
Although these types of jobs can be complicated, they also have a fairly high level of compensation. A traditional or
online degree in construction management can help qualify you for positions that pay as much as $63,000 per year, which was the industry average for those jobs in 2002. When you couple that with on-the-job
construction management training, your earnings potential can increase dramatically as you move up the company ladder into higher-level positions. To help fast track your career, you could also search out a part-time apprenticeship or internship while you are still working toward your online degree in construction management.
If you are ready to start your search for the best undergraduate program offering an online degree in construction management, you can start by researching what online universities offer variations of the degree. One important piece of criteria is that the school you choose for your online degree in construction management must be an accredited online university. This essentially means the school has been evaluated by an independent committee to determine that the curriculum, staff, facilities and technology are up to current university standards. It also means that you should be able to easily transfer your credits to another university (if need be) and that all companies requiring a traditional or online degree in construction management for new hires will recognize your degree.
As a career advisor, Anne Harvester has seen an increase in people interested in pursuing construction management jobs. For those interested in construction project management Anne recommends on the job training combined with an online degree in construction management.
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July 19th, 2009 at 08:54am
Under Computer Law
“O.K. I have asked Universe again and again for something I want. I have thought about it and envisioned it and it is no closer to showing up than the first day I asked.”
Does this sound familiar to you? This is one of the most frequent complaints I hear from people who have learned, read and studied about the Law of Attraction but are having problems making it work for them personally.
It is usually pretty easy when I delve a little deeper into their situation to figure out what the problem is.
For instance, say you declare that you want to create a lot of money. You can see it in your minds eye, you may even be able to “feel” how it feels to have it (very important, by the way), and you do this for about an average of 10-20 seconds a day.
And you have done it exactly right. That is all that is required for the Universe to kick into action and start working its magic to bring it to you. However, a week later you find that you are no better off than you were before – sometimes you find your situation may even be worse.
So what is the problem? The problem is not in how or what you asked for. The Universe is totally neutral. It does not care what it delivers or to whom it brings it.
The problem lies in what you think about after you have asked for the money. While those 10 to 20 seconds are very important every day, what are you thinking about the other 14 to 16 hours you are awake?
What are you thinking if a creditor calls, when you open your mail and see the bills, when your kids want something extravagant? Do you feel a knot in your stomach. Do you say things like, “there is no way I can pay this, or that bill is outrageous, or we absolutely cannot afford that?”
You see, in having these thoughts the rest of the day Universe will again kick in to do its job. But now it will reverse its original direction of that mornings objective and now focus on the messages it is currently being given.
So what is the answer? Quite simply, is to keep your focus more often on what you do want during the day as opposed to what you do not want. You see, whichever thought gets more of the attention – wins! It is the law!
So then you may ask, “Well how am I supposed to do that? Most of my day is dealing with trying to figure out how I am going to pay for everything. Its great to dream and envision but I also have to deal with my current reality which is currently not very abundant”.
This is where a Vision Board or Creation Board comes in. A Vision Board is a board or place where you put all of the things you are wanting Universe to provide to you. You simply go through magazines or the internet and find pictures of exactly what it is you are wanting. Clip them out and put them on your board.
If you can’t find a picture of what you are wanting, you can type up a saying, a reminder or an affirmation. Make it fancy, print it out and put it on your board. The important part is to have it someplace where you can remind yourself constantly that your current financial state is only temporary and the things and places on that board is where you are headed.
So now your next question might be “But what if I work someplace where I can’t display a board to look at all day long? or “What if I don’t want the rest of the world knowing what it is that I am creating — It is very personal to me.”
To that I say – be creative! Write it down in one of those little notepads you can easily store in your pocketbook and look at it frequently. If you are a man, insert little cards into your wallet that you will see every time you open it.
Actually, one of my personal favorites is putting the board on your computer. Especially if you work in an office or do not want a large board hanging in your home for all to see.
There are great programs available that will help you create your Vision Board right on your own computer or laptop that you can glance at anytime you want.
You can add pictures to them, even music. You can create slide shows.
In truth I have found these to be the most effective. I have found that the boards I have made on the computer with these programs, where I have also inserted my favorite inspiring song or have used my own voice, stay with me all day even when I am not directly in front of the computer looking at it.
I find myself humming the song and the video replaying in my mind automatically and I find myself giving much more attention to what I do want as opposed to what I do not want quite naturally. Which of coarse in turn, brings to me what I want so much faster.
Some of these new programs even have the ability to download a mini version onto your iPod, cell phone, PDA and digital photo frames. How cool is that?! The one I most often use has a pop up balloon that displays my affirmations at a chosen time interval so it pops up and reminds me even if I am not consciously thinking about it.
So get started today! Get excited and go find the pictures of the things that you are wanting in your life! Cut and paste to make your own physical board or go make that video. Feel inspired as you know you are taking the first action towards changing your life. You will find yourself getting so caught up in it that you will not want to stop.
Watch the video or look at your board as often as possible and feel good and inspired by it! Remember the more time you spend focusing on what you do want, the faster it will come to you!
Happy Creating!
Janeen Clark is a Spiritual Life Coach who has been teaching, studying and applying the Law of Attraction for over 15 years. For more articles and ways to have fun with the Law of Attraction please visit her website at
http://www.theveryhappyhuman.com/Visionboard.htm
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July 19th, 2009 at 08:53am
Under Child Custody
How can you win custody over your child?
Is there a need for you to have an ample amount of money to gain custody over your child?
Do you need to have a good house or house help so that the guardianship will be granted to you?
The above questions and more linger in your mind after rigorous divorce days. Above all the pain and sorrow you are feeling at this moment, the interests of your child is still your topmost priority.
In Dallas, child custody lawyers oftentimes advise their clients on how to win custody over their child. Here are some suggested ways that the court may look into for you to achieve the guardianship you desire:
1.Child custody lawyers often counsel their clients to start with the basic. Most often than not guardianship will be awarded to the parent who:
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July 19th, 2009 at 08:52am
Under Business Law
Hiring a business attorney is very important, as you will need their guidance from the stage when you are still contemplating to start a business. There are several important reasons for hiring this type of a lawyer. You will need to consult him to decide which kind of entity you are going to start. He will guide you regarding the steps involved in starting the venture and make sure that all the legal requirements such as licenses; permits, trademarks etc are obtained and ascertain that you can operate your work without any trouble. Business litigation attorney will be able to guide you correctly when you face litigation charges.
If you are wondering whether your firm would need a legal professional with expertise in corporate law, here is a list of some things that may indicate the necessity of hiring one.
As you may have noticed, there are several reasons for hiring a business attorney, as they are the backbone of any decent firm. It is a positive step taken towards the success of a venture. It is extremely important to hire an experienced and reputed guide for achievements of your corporate goals. Attorneys certainly help to make the process of starting and running a business easy.
Does my company need a
business attorney? To know about some of the reasons for hiring an attorney for your business requirements, visit
legal info online for more information.
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July 19th, 2009 at 08:52am
Under Discrimination Law
The word bankruptcy conjures up frightening images of your entire life collapsing around your ears. In this nightmare you feel as if you have no one to help you. This is not the case as the various states have various laws like the Michigan bankruptcy law, to help you out. These laws can help you choose the type of bankruptcy act that will be the most helpful for your situation.
Before you can apply for a bankruptcy hearing Michigan bankruptcy law requires that you go through with credit counseling at an approved government counseling agency at least 6 months before you file for bankruptcy.
As the bankruptcy process can be very complicated you might want to ask a bankruptcy lawyer to explain the Michigan bankruptcy law. This way you will understand what is needed from you before the courts can state that you are bankrupt.
Before you start the process of bankruptcy filing you will need to gather all of the documents that are needed by Michigan bankruptcy law to prove that you need to be declared bankrupt.
The documents that you need will include any deeds and titles to land and vehicles that you own, loan documents, your tax returns for the last 2 years, property and assets, all secured and unsecured debts with the names of the creditors listed, monthly living expenses, and major financial transactions for the last 2 years. You will also need to itemize your current income sources.
Once these various documents have been presented to your bankruptcy lawyers you will be required by the Michigan bankruptcy law to undergo a means test. The means test will be based on your monthly income and living expenses.
If your monthly income and expenses are more than what is the average for Michigan employee earners you can’t file for chapter 7 bankruptcy. Instead you will be able to apply for chapter 13.
In the Michigan bankruptcy law chapter 13 allows you to keep all pf your assets and property. You can pay off your creditors using the wages that you have left from your monthly expenses.
The chapter 7 bankruptcy act will require that a bank trustee liquidate your various assets to pay off your creditors. Once all of the debts have been paid, you will need to go through with a financial management instructional course after you have filed for bankruptcy.
The Michigan bankruptcy law is designed to protect you from being harassed as you try to settle the various debts that you have. The act of declaring that you are bankrupt should only be taken if you have no other course left open to you.
Muna wa Wanjiru is a web administrator and has been researching and reporting on internet marketing for years. For more information on Michigan bankruptcy law, visit his site at
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July 19th, 2009 at 08:51am
Under Aviation Law
Is success some elusive and abstract concept? Or is it mathematical and physical? This article will attempt to explain success mathematically and physically. Then after reading this article, you be the judge. Many people don’t associate mathematics and physics with human thoughts, behavior, and life. However, mathematics and physics were created to help us understand reality – including human thoughts, behavior, and life.
The Pythagorean Theorem
The Pythagorean Theorem, a Masonic symbol, teaches Masons to be general lovers of the arts and sciences.
The Pythagorean Theorem states that given a right triangle, the hypotenuse’s length squared = a leg’s length squared + the other leg’s length squared. The legs form an L-shaped 90 degree angle, while the hypotenuse slopes from the top of the L to the tail end of the L.
The Pythagorean Theorem is art, in that it deals with shapes; it is science, in that it is mathematical. Shapely and mathematically, this theorem explains success. Success shapely forms a triangular path: successfully thinking to behaving, behaving to living, and living to thinking. Success mathematically fits the Pythagorean Theorem: successfully thinking to behaving squared + successfully behaving to living squared = successfully living to thinking squared.
Given this Pythagorean Success Theorem, the more successful you are in thinking behaviorally or behaving lively, the more successful you are in living thoughtfully.
Now that you see that there is a triangular relationship between thinking, behaving, and living, the next section will discuss negative things that can affect this relationship.
The Spade
The Spade, a Masonic symbol, means to remove the rubbish of vice and ignorance.
Vices are habits that negatively affect your life. Examples can be laziness, rashness, and lust. Ignorance is not knowing how to accomplish something. An example can be driving to a new destination without knowing the directions.
Vices: A lazy person, acting too slowly, cannot succeed. This person acts too late. He never seems to catch up. A rash person, acting too quickly, cannot succeed. This person acts, making many serious mistakes. So instead of saving time, he wastes time. A lustful person, pleasuring himself often, cannot succeed. This person’s actions are often unrelated to his goal. He pursues pleasure more than purpose.
Ignorance: An ignorant person, not knowing what to do, cannot succeed. Can you imagine a builder building without a blueprint, an aviator aviating without air-navigating devices, or a sailor sailing without sea-navigating devices? To be ignorant is to be lost.
Removal: To remove vice and ignorance, you must have self-control and knowledge. Controlling yourself, you control your destiny. Knowing your trade, you knowingly accomplish your goals.
Now that you see that ignorant thoughts or vice-filled behavior can be detrimental to your success in life, let’s move on to the next section, explaining success via physics.
The Mirror
In physics, Newton’s third law of motion and Einstein’s general theory of relativity are important. Since physics is the science of reality, we can use the law and theory to explain success or failure in human life.
Newton’s third law of motion states that for every action there is an equal reaction. In other words, if you do good to others, others will do good to you. And if you do evil to others, others will do evil to you.
Einstein’s general theory of relativity states that mass distorts space, creating gravity. So the more massive an object is, the more it distorts space, creating stronger gravity. And the less massive an object is, the less it distorts space, creating weaker gravity. In other words, the more massive your actions are, the stronger consequences gravitate toward you. And the less massive your actions are, the weaker consequences gravitate toward you.
Combining Newton’s law and Einstein’s theory, the more good you do to others, the stronger good gravitates toward you. And the less good you do to others, the weaker good gravitates toward you. Contrastively, the more evil you do to others, the stronger evil gravitates toward you. And the less evil you do to others, the weaker evil gravitates toward you.
Life is The Mirror.
Summary
According to this article, it appears that success can be explained via mathematics and physics. From a mathematical standpoint, since the components of success (thoughts, behavior, and life) are triangularly related, they can fit into the triangular format of the Pythagorean Theorem. From the standpoint of physics, since how you treat others affects how they treat you, and larger actions produce larger results, these actions of success can fit into Newton’s third law of motion and Einstein’s general theory of relativity.
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July 19th, 2009 at 07:58am
Under Worker Compensation Law
Workers’ compensation refers to insurance provided to employees through their employer to cover medical expenses or any loss in the course of employment, workplace accident or the like.In California, employers need to carry Worker’s Compensation Insurance or qualify for self-insurance to cover any type of injuries or loss in the workplace. Work related injuries refer to carpal tunnel syndrome or leg injuries or illnesses which include hypertension, excessive stress, and insomnia, heart and lung diseases due to over exposure to harmful chemicals and toxins. Although there are laws existing regarding workers’ compensation, determining one’s eligibility and compensation can give rise to complex issues and insurance companies denying your claims. The compensation includes benefits for time off during recovery from an injury, medical reimbursements and compensation for a long term disability or impairment.If you personally experience any work related injury, and find difficulty in acquiring workers’ compensation benefits, the right person who can help you out is a Workers’ Compensation Attorney. Some situations arise when your employer or insurance denies your claim in spite of producing valid medical papers and your medical expenses. A Workers’ Compensation Attorney knows the legal intricacies and can make you aware of your legal rights and duties you were otherwise unaware of.For a reliable and experienced Worker Compensation Attorney, log on to www.geklaw.com. We are a leading name among law firms in California and specifically in the Los Angeles area, handling personal injury cases, workers’ compensation cases and accident claims. Backed with 30 years of professional experience and expertise, we have helped many persons obtain worker’s compensation benefits for clients suffering from on-the-job injuries.Sometimes workplace injury cases involve someone other than the two parties; employer and employee. A third party lawsuit may be filed and can add to a successful settlement. Such complicated cases are executed by the combined effort and expertise of our Workers’ Compensation Lawyer and Personal Injury Lawyer ensuring the best possible settlement.Our attorneys also work for sustaining a healthy and productive work environment, work closely with Southern California’s labor unions and employer groups to improve the quality of working environment, working conditions and employee’s rights. For more information, visit www.geklaw.com.
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July 19th, 2009 at 07:24am
Under Tax and Taxation Law
This article sets out the procedures to be followed by taxpayers who wish to challenge Private Rulings for taxation assessments made by the Commissioner of Taxation.
Private Rulings are issued by the Commissioner of Taxation under the Taxation Administration Act (Cth.) 1953. A Private Ruling states the Commissioner’s opinion on the way that the tax law applies to a taxpayer’s arrangement for the particular years that are described in the application for the Private Ruling. Private Rulings are an effective way of determining whether a taxpayer’s arrangements will be successful in legitimately minimising liability to income taxation, capital gains taxation, or goods and services taxation. The taxpayer can assess in advance what the potential taxation liability may be if the arrangement were to proceed. If the Ruling is unfavourable to the taxpayer, then the taxpayer has an opportunity of adopting alternative taxation arrangements without necessarily attracting taxation liabilities.
A Private Ruling should be distinguished from an assessment made by the Commissioner of Taxation pursuant to an income tax return. An assessment of a taxpayer’s taxation liability is made by the Commissioner of Taxation after a review of the information provided by the taxpayer in the taxation return for the particular financial year together with any additional information obtained by the Australian Taxation Office pursuant to an audit or investigation of the taxpayer’s affairs pursuant to the Income Tax Assessment Act (Cth.) 1936.
In layman’s terms, a Private Ruling enables a “dry-run” without necessarily attracting a taxation liability in the form of an assessment.
A taxpayer may, however, apply for a Private Ruling either before or after the taxpayer lodges the return for the year in which the taxpayer’s arrangement took place. It is preferable to apply for the Private Ruling prior to the lodgment of the return for the year in which the arrangement is to take place in order to obtain the full benefit of the process. However, Private Ruling applications are still possible after a return is lodged, provided they are issued before the Commissioner determines an assessment based on the relevant return. A Private Ruling cannot be obtained after this time. The relevant arrangements disclosed in the return are binding on the taxpayer as and from the date of the assessment.
A Private Ruling is binding on the Commissioner of Taxation so that even if the tax law is ultimately found to apply to the arrangement in a different way to that set out in the Ruling, the taxpayer will not be liable for any more tax than that which would have been payable under the Private Ruling. However, Private Rulings are not binding on the Commissioner of Taxation if the law is changed or if the arrangement actually carried out by the taxpayer was materially different from that which was described in the application. Furthermore, the Private Ruling is only binding on the Commissioner in respect of the particular taxpayer (the Rulee) as named in the Private Ruling.
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July 19th, 2009 at 07:08am
Under Probate Law
If you have just served some time in jail and you are on probation, you are dictated not to commit any other felony for a certain period of tie. You are also going to be monitored by a probation officer (PO). Now, what if you got pulled over the highway for some traffic violation? You may be wondering now, “Is getting speeding ticket while on probation going to hurt my case?”
Not if you clocked just a few numbers up the speed limit… Unless you get charged with stronger cases like Driving while Intoxicated (DWI), Driving under Influence (DUI), hit & run accident, or felonies like drug possession, weapons possession, manslaughter, or robbery – you have nothing much to worry about. A traffic citation couldn’t hurt you unless there are special rules about it in the state where you are.
Although getting speeding ticket while on probation cannot really add salt to your existing injury, it is absolutely recommended that you inform your probation officer about this. This officer should always be aware of your moves and your status in the society while under probation.
It could really make you feel so much anxiety getting speeding ticket while on probation but you shouldn’t. Talk to your probation officer about the citation and ask how this could affect you. If he tells you that there’s nothing to worry about – then you have nothing to worry about.
Should you find it a little difficult to approach your PO, you can use the Internet to search for information about so many things related to probation and a speeding ticket. You will find out that in most states, a speeding ticket cannot really harm your extended rehabilitation under federal observation.
If you can help it, be extra careful about the moves you make while on probation. You may want to refrain from speeding so you won’t be caught in the legal tangle again. You may want to stay on a low while you’re serving probation time.
Probation dictates that you cannot commit a crime or be arrested while seeing the process through. If you got really unlucky and you got pulled over by an officer, you may want to do what you can to avoid anything that will spark the officer up. If he takes you into custody then you will have a problem.
As mentioned, simply getting speeding ticket while on probation should not be something to worry much about. The case depends on the evaluation of the judge. A few MPH over the road limit cannot be all that bad for you.
Steering clear of any violations however small can be your best move while on probation. Be patient about so many things. Be extra aware of the laws wherever you are and be extra abiding. You are still under the rehabilitation system that has tried to straighten you out for sometime in jail. Do what you can to be a better citizen by avoiding citations. Avoid getting speeding ticket while on probation just to be sure.
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