2018

  • Your Requested Sentencing Of DUI School Could Be A Challenge In These Situations

    When you and your attorney look at the sentencing options that are possible following a guilty verdict in a DUI case, one of the more favorable ones may be to attend DUI school. Sitting in a classroom and learning about the risks and consequences of driving drunk isn't particularly difficult, and when you compare it to jail time or a fine, DUI school may seem like the best outcome of this difficult situation.
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  • SSDI: Know The Facts Before You Apply

    When a medical condition means having to leave to your job, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has a solution for you. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a government program that provides some workers with a monthly financial benefit. You can improve your chances of getting approved and perhaps reduce the wait time if you plan ahead. Read on for some useful tips on preps to take before you apply for SSDI.
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  • What Does It Mean When The Court Imputes A Parent's Income?

    Most parents do right by their children and contribute in every way to their care and well-being, including financially. As the $32.9 billion in child support arrears can attest, however, some parents don't want to foot their fair share. The court has many tools available to get parents to pay what they owe, and one of those is to impute their incomes. Here's more information about this legal maneuver. Deciding Your Income for You
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  • Civil Litigation: Why This Is The All-Encompassing Grab-Bag Of Legal Cases

    When you think of court cases and lawsuits, you probably think of divorce court or personal injury and car accident lawsuits, right? Maybe you think of murder cases or cases where a jury is required to decide someone's fate. Each of these examples is governed by a specific branch of law; family law for divorce, personal injury for car accidents, and prosecution law for murder cases. However, a vast majority of cases, all of which are a little bit of everything, fall under civil litigation.
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  • Formulate A Plan Of Action After A DWI Arrest

    If you were arrested for driving while intoxicated and were recently released on bail, it is time to formulate a plan of action that will prevent you from serving jail time if you are found guilty during your trial. The guidelines that follow will help you make your way through the legal system while keeping your sanity and moving forward in your life in a dignified manner. Accept What Has Happened And Seek Legal Aid
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  • Courtroom Success Through Attention To Appearance

    If a courtroom encounter in your future, you would do well to attend to how you look. While your dress for the day may not be the first thing on your mind, you might be surprised at how important first impressions are. Opinions are formed, almost unconsciously, in the first few seconds of an encounter. No matter what the reason is for your "day in court", looks count. Why not make your appearance a success with proper dress?
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  • What Does A Real Estate Lawyer Do When You Buy A Home?

    If you are thinking of buying a home, one of the first things you will need to do is hire a real estate attorney to represent you in the sale. You may wonder why hiring this professional is necessary since you already have a real estate agent and a bank working with you. But as it turns out, the real estate attorney plays an important, different role in the sale. Here are five important things your real estate lawyer will do for you during the buying process.
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  • Driving In Utah? What You Need To Know About Their DUI Laws

    If you're going to be in Utah and you plan on drinking while you're there, it's crucial that you understand the state's DUI laws. They're among the most stringent in the United States. Being pulled over for a suspected DUI, and blowing high – having a high blood alcohol content on the breathalyzer test – will land you in jail. Unfortunately, if you're not aware of Utah's DUI laws, you may drink and not even realize that you're going to exceed the legal limit.
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  • Damages For Sexual Abuse Injury Claim, And Who Should Pay Them

    Aside from facing a criminal case, a sexual abuse perpetrator may also face a civil case (in pursuit of injury damages) from the victim. If you are pursuing such a case, here are some of the damages you should include in your quest: Physical Injury Although sexual abuse doesn't always involve physical injuries, some do result in physical injuries, and it is not just about rape. For example, you can get injured if a sexual predator slaps you or pushes you; you can even get injured while trying to run away from the perpetrator.
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  • Nursing Home Abuse Is A Growing Problem: Proactive Advice To Help You Protect Your Loved Ones

    Instances of all types of nursing home abuse are a growing problem. Reports of negligence, mistreatment, theft, medical malpractice, and even sexual and physical abuse arise all too frequently in facilities of all sizes. While most nursing homes have policies in place to try and keep their residents safe from all types of abuse and mistreatment, the problem is compounded by the fact that elderly or disabled residents may be unable to report or ward off attempts to mistreat them.
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