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In March of 2006, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission along with TABC agents and Irving Texas police swept through 36 bars and arrested about 30 people on charges of public intoxication. This was supposed to be a proactive measure to stop drinking and driving. At one location, agents and police arrested patrons at a hotel bar even though some of the suspects said that they were staying at the hotel and had no intention of driving. Arresting authorities said the patrons were a danger to themselves and others. According to the TABC officials, the strategy was aimed at saving lives. Apparently, designated drivers, calling a taxi or walking home now means you can be arrested as a potential drunk driver, even when you don’t have a car.

In July of 2006, a Southern California native was quite inebriated on a Friday evening out with friends and so he decided to walk home rather than take any risks and drive. Thinking he was being responsible since he was only six blocks from his home, he was in for a big surprised when he was stopped while walking by Orange County Police. He was hauled into the station for DIP (drunk in public).

Evidently, walking home after drinking is no longer a safe measure. Even if you call a cab and leave your car, you take the chance of having your car towed away. Once you leave a bar, you run the risk of being arrested for drunk in public. Naturally, there are times when public drunk arrests are appropriate, such as when someone is behaving badly, causing a scene, fighting, throwing things, etc. But if someone is simply walking home and not bothering anyone, why place them under arrest. Your job is to serve and protect, not to obscure the evidence and arrest.

Originally published here.

In March of 2006, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission along with TABC agents and Irving Texas police swept through 36 bars and arrested about 30 people on charges of public intoxication. This was supposed to be a proactive measure to stop drinking and driving. At one location, agents and police arrested patrons at a hotel bar even though some of the suspects said that they were staying at the hotel and had no intention of driving. Arresting authorities said the patrons were a danger to themselves and others. According to the TABC officials, the strategy was aimed at saving lives. Apparently, designated drivers, calling a taxi or walking home now means you can be arrested as a potential drunk driver, even when you don’t have a car.

In July of 2006, a Southern California native was quite inebriated on a Friday evening out with friends and so he decided to walk home rather than take any risks and drive. Thinking he was being responsible since he was only six blocks from his home, he was in for a big surprised when he was stopped while walking by Orange County Police. He was hauled into the station for DIP (drunk in public).

Evidently, walking home after drinking is no longer a safe measure. Even if you call a cab and leave your car, you take the chance of having your car towed away. Once you leave a bar, you run the risk of being arrested for drunk in public. Naturally, there are times when public drunk arrests are appropriate, such as when someone is behaving badly, causing a scene, fighting, throwing things, etc. But if someone is simply walking home and not bothering anyone, why place them under arrest. Your job is to serve and protect, not to obscure the evidence and arrest.

Originally published here.

FastLawsuitMoney.com and Joseph Gmuca Join Together to Provide Quality Lawsuit Funding

Salt Lake City, UT February 10, 2011

After announcing a recent partnership with Joseph Gmuca, FastLawsuitMoney.com is prepared to provide quality lawsuit funding services to the citizens of Salt Lake City and Utah. As one of the countries premiere providers of personal injury lawsuit funding, they are  excited to have joined with Mr. Gmuca who has over 20+ years of experience in personal injury litigation.

This partnership will facilitate plaintiffs in need of lawsuit funding in Salt Lake City the ability to enjoy the personalized services of Joseph Gmuca in addition to the modernized application process of FastLawsuitMoney.com. Eligible plaintiffs will now have access to lawsuit funding when they most need it, thanks to the combined experience of Mr. Gmuca and FastLawsuitMoney.com.

Many people aren’t aware that, if eligible, they are able to get lawsuit funding. Lawsuit funding is the practice of providing cash to eligible plaintiffs who have already filed a personal injury lawsuit and are waiting for the case to settle. Lawsuit funding is a stop gap service which is able to help clients with their household bills, medical costs and court related costs. This important service helps to relieve the financial pressure felt by plaintiffs as they wait.

Founded in March of 2006 by Brad Finsilver, FastLawsuitMoney.com is now the premier provider of pre-settlement funding. Recently during an interview with Mr. Finsilver about Joseph Gmuca joining his organization he had this to say

“It is my pleasure to welcome Joseph Gmuca to our team, With his vast legal experience, he will fulfill our mission in Salt Lake City and Utah –to get money to eligible plaintiffs without hassle, while maintain an extraordinary attitude.”

Graduating from Hunter College in New York and then later attending both Seton Hall University School of Law and the University of San Francisco School of Law, Joseph Gmuca received his law degree in 1976 and has been practicing since. First practicing in New Mexico and later moving to Phoenix, AZ. Mr. Gmuca has handled a variety of cases most of being personal injury and civil rights cases. Additionally he has handled cases involving sexual molestation, animal attacks, consumer practice violations, drunk driving and motor vehicle accidents.

Recently when talking about FastLawsuitMoney.com, Mr. Gmuca was quoted as saying

“FastLawsuitMoney.com has earned my admiration for being transparent and honest in their dealings and I am happy to be in partnership with them”

FastLawsuitMoney.com has its headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ and provides quick financial services to eligible clients with settlement funding in as little as 24 hours. Their program is setup in such a way that the regular employment history and credit information is not required as with a regular loan.

Originally published here.