Criminal Defense Guide (Page 23)
How to Go About Fighting a Traffic Violation in Court
If you have recently received a traffic violation, you are certainly not alone. As a matter of fact, there are over 100,000 tickets that are handed out in this country alone on a daily basis. That adds up to approximately 1 in 6 individuals who will receive a ticket this year. However, if you feel that you have received a ticket that was unwarranted, there are certain things that you can do.... ❯❯❯
Driving on An Expired License: What Are the Penalties?
If you took a poll of a hundred people and you asked them to mention one of the things that they dislike doing the most (outside of household chores or paying bills), we’re willing to bet that they just might tell you is that they dislike going to the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) in order to get their license renewed. We totally get why that would be the case being that it can oftentimes... ❯❯❯
5 Rewarding Careers in the Legal Field
When you think of the legal field you probably think of a lawyer – either for the defendant or the plaintiff – fighting their case on the floor of a courthouse. You might also think of the high salary, the fancy cars, the house and the high life. However, there are many jobs in the legal field that range from low 5-figure entry-level wages and onto higher positions that pay upwards of nine-figure... ❯❯❯
What Are the Legal Limitations for Private Detectives?
Private detectives are not police officers; this is one important distinction that people must know. Private detectives are essentially ordinary, everyday citizens with certification to practice private detection with a license in the state they operate. Some of these private detectives work for firms or run their own agency. Moreover, many private detectives have been in law enforcement or are... ❯❯❯
Common Legal Issues for Substance Abusers
Substance abuse claims too many lives each year, and the road to recovery is long and arduous. While modern society offers a better quality of life than at any other time in the history of man, there are also many pitfalls these modern conveniences create. Drugs and alcohol are always within easy access, and often romanticized in pop culture. In America people have the freedom to do whatever they... ❯❯❯
How to Appeal a Denied Social Security Disability Claim
Social Security is meant to provide you with benefits and assistance when you need them, but there are some cases in which the system may deny you the benefits that you feel you deserve. In these cases, it may be beneficial to appeal your denied Social Security disability claim. If you are truly entitled to benefits because of your physical or mental condition, an appeal is very likely to change... ❯❯❯
How to Find a Highly Reputable Bankruptcy Lawyer
Coming to the decision that you must file for personal bankruptcy is a difficult, often emotionally draining process. No one wants to face the fact that they have no other alternative for dealing with their mountain of debt. In addition, bankruptcy isn’t a cut and dry legal case. Thousands upon thousands of Americans have used this as a pathway out of their economic dead end during the recession,... ❯❯❯
5 Key Considerations Before Hiring a Divorce Attorney
Divorce is never easy, even when both sides are willing to amicably split the assets. Regretfully, this is often not the case. People spend years fighting with their exes over money and property, and if kids are involved the process can get particularly nasty. A good divorce attorney will be your most important ally and biggest emotional support during this process, and hiring the right one is... ❯❯❯
Eleven Attributes Of A Good Criminal Defense Attorney
People often ask me how to determine if a Criminal Defense Lawyer is good or not. Having practiced as a San Francisco criminal defense attorney throughout California for thirteen years I have developed some opinions about this, which are laid out in the eleven rules below. These attributes can help make the difference between a good, bad or mediocre result. Remember that good criminal defense... ❯❯❯
Why Consult A Criminal Defense Attorney?
You may find yourself distraught and stranded after being caught up in a criminal offense especially out of your expectation. A Criminal Defense Lawyer is of paramount importance in such a scenario. One would shudder at imagining the detrimental outcomes/ consequences of committing a criminal offence. All you need is a Criminal Defense Attorney to act on your behalf. Many lawyers have expertise... ❯❯❯