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How Well Do You Know Criminal Law?

Sure, you know what's illegal and what's not. You know how to avoid breaking the law. But do you know the technicalities that can get your case dismissed in court? Do you know what kind of evidence is allowed in your defense and what isn't? Do you know how to effectively cross-examine a witness? If the answer to these questions is no, then you shouldn't be considering defending yourself in court. When a criminal case gets to court, innocence doesn't matter as much as experience with criminal law does. You need an experienced lawyer to help you defend yourself. In this blog, I'll share experiences that can help you understand what is going to happen in court and how to assist in your own defense. But the most important piece of advice I can give you is this: don't go to court without a lawyer.

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 Categories: Law, Blog

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 Categories: , Blog

As a company owner, you want to make sure that everything you do is on the up and up. One false step, and you could be looking at a lawsuit. Keeping ahead of the game, you are likely to hire a team of business attorneys to ensure that everything is copacetic. On that note, you are likely to have an employment attorney as part of your legal team. The role an employment attorney plays in your company is as follows: Read More 

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22 October 2019
 Categories: Law, Blog

The terms "parole" and "probation" both have to do with correctional actions after a conviction. While often they are used interchangeably, they apply to different situations. Read on to find out how they are alike and how they differ from each other. Management of Offenders Both probation and parole are the means to oversee the behavior of those convicted of crimes. Often, the offender must report to a specific officer in charge on a regular basis. Read More 

Involved In An Accident While Riding In A Taxi? Why You Need To Hire An Attorney

24 August 2019
 Categories: Law, Blog

When you take a ride in a taxi, you expect to receive a safe ride. Unfortunately, accidents can happen. If you were involved in a car accident while riding as a passenger in a taxi, you need to make sure that your rights are protected. The best way to ensure that is to work with an auto accident attorney. Before you decided to proceed without legal representation, here are four issues you should consider. Read More 

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 Categories: Law, Blog

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