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Every year, approximately 10,000 Americans die in traffic collisions that were caused by drunk driving. Though this figure is certainly lower than it once was, a team of researchers from The National ...

Is the insurance company offering you a fair car accident injury settlement? Would you know how to tell? If the insurance company’s representative is pressuring you to sign off on the agreement, then ...

Driving while impaired or under the influence is a poor decision that many Americans unfortunately make. Often, people lose track of their alcohol consumption and decide to get behind the wheel, which ...

In recent weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the daily lives of just about everybody in America. Kids can no longer go to school, parents are unable to go to work, and seniors cannot ...

Fentanyl is a drug that is up to 100 times more powerful than morphine and up to 50 times more powerful than heroin. Although the American public has just recently heard of Fentanyl, it has been ...

For many years, a background check has been a relatively standard part of an apartment or home rental application. The landlord or property management company would look up your information in a ...

The use of dogs in law enforcement became widespread in the United States during the 1970s . Since then, they have become one of the primary tools police officers use to detect illegal substances such ...

Every year, approximately 10,000 Americans die in traffic collisions that were caused by drunk driving. Though this figure is certainly lower than it once was, a team of researchers from The National ...

If you were sitting on a jury and saw a series of text messages between defendants which read, "Did you rob the bank?" - followed by a response that read, "Yes," you would probably feel pretty ...

Each and every day, hundreds of thousands of Americans choose to use Uber to get them to work, to the doctor's office, or to the grocery store. In an effort to keep these people (and their drivers) as ...

If you were sitting on a jury and saw a series of text messages between defendants which read, "Did you rob the bank?" - followed by a response that read, "Yes," you would probably feel pretty ...

Cash bail has long been a mainstay of the U.S. legal system. After all, the basic premise behind it is simple. After you have been arrested, you pay a sum of money to earn your freedom - and the money ...

Fentanyl is a drug that is up to 100 times more powerful than morphine and up to 50 times more powerful than heroin. Although the American public has just recently heard of Fentanyl, it has been ...

Have the police arrested you for possession of illegal substances? Are you facing drug charges that may involve misdemeanor or felony sentencing? Dealing with the situation requires a comprehensive ...

It’s often difficult for a layperson to navigate the legal system. Various types of criminal charges result in consequences that might stay with you for a lifetime. Besides that, make a mistake in ...

The use of dogs in law enforcement became widespread in the United States during the 1970s . Since then, they have become one of the primary tools police officers use to detect illegal substances such ...

Fentanyl is a drug that is up to 100 times more powerful than morphine and up to 50 times more powerful than heroin. Although the American public has just recently heard of Fentanyl, it has been ...

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), crash data suggests that the states that legalize marijuana have had nearly a ten (10%) percent increase in auto accidents compared to ...

Every year, approximately 10,000 Americans die in traffic collisions that were caused by drunk driving. Though this figure is certainly lower than it once was, a team of researchers from The National ...

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), crash data suggests that the states that legalize marijuana have had nearly a ten (10%) percent increase in auto accidents compared to ...

Contact Shapiro Zwanetz & Associates to get started on your free consultation. Available 24/7. 1. Thinking That a DUI Conviction is No Big Deal A criminal conviction is like luggage, it travels with ...

For individuals who wish to protect their spouse, children, or other loved ones in the event of their untimely death, life insurance has long been the financial product of choice. The popularity of ...

Control is something that we all seek when it relates to important decisions in our lives, especially when those decisions are directly related our finances and personal assets. There may come a time ...

Chances are you have heard about this document while visiting the doctor at some point, but do you know what it is and why you need one? Often referred to as a “Living Will”, an Advance Directive is a ...

In recent weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the daily lives of just about everybody in America. Kids can no longer go to school, parents are unable to go to work, and seniors cannot ...

Founder and Managing Partner, Jason A. Shapiro, has been recognized in the 2019 edition of “Super Lawyers.” Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of ...

For the 12 th year in a row, our Founder and Managing Partner, Jason A. Shapiro , has been named by US News & World Report as one of America’s Best Lawyers! Jason’s recognition is a significant honor, ...

Cash bail has long been a mainstay of the U.S. legal system. After all, the basic premise behind it is simple. After you have been arrested, you pay a sum of money to earn your freedom - and the money ...

For years, police have been using the claim of smelling marijuana as probable cause to search individuals, vehicles, and personal property. And while this measure is considered legal in Maryland, it ...

The law firm of Shapiro Zwanetz & Associates (SZA) is mindful that despite government statistics showing our economy is improving, many people are still out of work, not fully back to work, or a ...

It’s often difficult for a layperson to navigate the legal system. Various types of criminal charges result in consequences that might stay with you for a lifetime. Besides that, make a mistake in ...

The law recognizes that a teenager under the age of 18 is not an adult. At the same time, local officials understand that teen drug abuse is creating problems. Did you or your teen make contact with ...

People often talk about “courtroom battles,” and as a lawyer myself, I can tell you that there’s a lot of truth to this phrase. Over the past decade, with over 10,000 hours of courtroom experience, ...

Someone was negligent. As a result, you lost a loved one. No amount of money can make up for what happened. However, working with a wrongful death attorney ensures that you receive the compensation ...

Each and every day, hundreds of thousands of Americans choose to use Uber to get them to work, to the doctor's office, or to the grocery store. In an effort to keep these people (and their drivers) as ...

If you are in legal trouble, you need the best criminal defense lawyer to be your ally. But how do you know that you have found this professional? What are some traits that signify a dedicated ...

Someone was negligent. As a result, you lost a loved one. No amount of money can make up for what happened. However, working with a wrongful death attorney ensures that you receive the compensation ...

Is the insurance company offering you a fair car accident injury settlement? Would you know how to tell? If the insurance company’s representative is pressuring you to sign off on the agreement, then ...

If you are in legal trouble, you need the best criminal defense lawyer to be your ally. But how do you know that you have found this professional? What are some traits that signify a dedicated ...

From a very young age, our parents teach us to be kind and polite when speaking with others. This is especially true if the person that you are interacting with happens to be a law enforcement ...

Is the insurance company offering you a fair car accident injury settlement? Would you know how to tell? If the insurance company’s representative is pressuring you to sign off on the agreement, then ...

Chances are you have heard about this document while visiting the doctor at some point, but do you know what it is and why you need one? Often referred to as a “Living Will”, an Advance Directive is a ...

Someone was negligent. As a result, you lost a loved one. No amount of money can make up for what happened. However, working with a wrongful death attorney ensures that you receive the compensation ...