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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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8 December 2020
 Categories: Law, Blog

It is more common for one employee to feel their employer has done something illegal against them. However, occasionally, the problem within a workplace is more widespread, affecting several employees. In these situations, it may be necessary to get a class-action lawsuit with the help of a labor litigation service 1. The lawsuit must involve wrongdoings against a group of employees.  To file a class-action lawsuit, there must be evidence of legal wrongdoing against more than one employee; a group of employees must have been impacted. Read More 

Received a Demand Letter? What to Do If Your Employee Is Threatening to Sue for Harassment

6 November 2020
 Categories: Law, Blog

If you've received a demand letter from an employee who's claiming harassment, it's time to take immediate action. You might think that the letter is an empty threat. But, in most cases, demand letters precede the official lawsuit. Now that you have the demand letter in hand, you need to prepare yourself for the lawsuit. More than likely, the next papers you receive will be from your employee's attorney, regarding details of the lawsuit. Read More 

5 Possible Defenses In Drug Possession Cases

10 September 2020
 Categories: Law, Blog

If you've been charged with an offense under drug possession law, you're likely trying to figure out what sort of defense you might present. There are several ways to think about a defense, and a drug possession lawyer may even be able to present more than one at the same time. Let's look at how you might defend yourself against drug possession allegations. The Drugs Aren't Drugs One of the simpler defenses is to challenge the validity of the claim that the drugs seized are drugs. Read More 

Situations Where You May Need To Update Your Will

10 September 2020
 Categories: Law, Blog

After writing your own will, the last thing you want to do is simply leave the will unchanged. Major changes may happen in your life and you will want to make sure that your will is updated to reflect these changes. If you have undergone a major change in your life, you will want to speak with a probate attorney. Moving to Another State If you moved to another state, you will need to make sure that your will is in compliance with the laws of your state. Read More 

What Happens If You Change Your Mind After Filing for Divorce?

7 August 2020
 Categories: Law, Blog

If you have filed for divorce and you are now having second thoughts, you may want to better understand the process of undoing your divorce filing. There are a variety of reasons why you may change your mind. The question remains, however, whether or not you can stop your divorce in the middle of the process. Here is what you need to know. Your Options The primary consideration is why you want to halt your divorce proceedings. Read More