2016

Felony Expungemenet: What's Involved?

Having a felony on your record is devastating. Not only can it affect your professional career, it can also negatively affect your ability to further your education and even move into a particular neighborhood. A felony expungement might be an option. With a felony expungement you may be able to have your record wiped clean.      Qualifying Terms Most requests for felony expungement are heavily influenced by the overseeing judge and the discretion of the court can vary widely.…

False Arrest: What Are Your Options?

If you are the victim of a false arrest, you may have legal options for compensation. You need to realize that being mistakenly arrested is different than being the victim of a false arrest. Other factors also apply in these cases. However, if you are arrested outside of the bounds of the law, you will need the services of a lawyer in order to seek compensation. Police If the police storm your door, handcuff you, and take you into custody when you are innocent of any crime, it most likely is not false arrest.…

A Great Team: You And Your Personal Injury Lawyer

Hiring a personal injury attorney to help you with your case was the first right move, but don’t stop there. To achieve success, your lawyer will need your help, and only by working together can you ensure that you will be properly compensated for your injuries. Read on to learn about the ways you can form a team with your lawyer and assist with your personal injury claim. 1. Provide vital information to your lawyer.…

Could The Supreme Court's Recent Ruling On Breath Test Refusals Affect Your DUI Case?

If you’ve recently been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) after consenting to a breathalyzer test but declining to have your blood drawn at an area hospital, you may have been surprised to find an additional criminal charge listed on your charging documents. In some states, refusing a blood draw after being arrested for DUI is a criminal offense; in others, police can require defendants to submit to a blood test even without a warrant.…

Making Sure Your Abusive Ex Gets Stuck With The Coerced Debt

One trick some domestic abusers use to prevent victims from leaving the relationships is to damage the individuals’ credit and saddle them with debt. The abuser may open accounts in the victim’s name or use threats of violence to force the person to take out loans and credit cards the abuser uses and then doesn’t repay. Regardless of how the debt comes about, you could potentially be stuck with thousands of dollars of debt when you finally leave the person.…

Welcoming Home An Older Adopted Child

Adopted older children do not have the benefit of being unaware of their circumstances like an infant or toddler. For many of them, their childhood has been traumatic and lonely at times. Older children waiting for adoption have typically been in multiple foster homes, may remember their birth parents and are aware that they are now destined to live with people they do not really know. It can be exciting for them, but frightening and confusing as well.…

A Unique Legal Category: Adopting Adults

You have never heard of an adult adopting another adult, and may even wonder why anyone would feel the need to do so. While uncommon, there are legal justifications for ensuring that an adult relationship is connected in this manner. The rules about adults adopting other adults do vary from state to state. For situations that may call for an adult adopting an adult, read on. Reasons to Adopt an Adult…

Can You Appeal A Denied I-130 Petition?

An I-130 petition is used by U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents to request legal resident status for a family member. After the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reviews the petition, a decision is made of whether to approve or deny the request. When it is denied, you and your family member have to find out why and take action.  Why Was It Denied? The denial letter from the USCIS states why the petition request was not approved.…

Five Important Things To Know About Malpractice Lawsuits

According to the American Medical Association, medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in America, right behind heart disease and cancer. If you or someone you care about has been injured because of a mistake or omission by a doctor or other member of a medical team, you may be confused about what to do next. After all, the medical team are the very people you trusted and relied on to help you.…

3 Signs You Might Need A Lawyer When Purchasing A Piece Of Property

In many cases, you don’t need a lawyer to assist you when purchasing a home. Instead, you can simply work with a real estate agent to make the purchase. However, in some situations, you are better off protecting yourself by hiring an attorney while buying a piece of property. These are three potential reasons to hire an attorney during the purchasing process. 1. There are Tenants in the Home Buying a piece of property with tenants in the home might not seem like a big deal.…