Administering an estate, often referred to as probate, can be a complex and time-consuming process. When someone passes away, their assets, debts and final wishes must be handled according to the law and any existing estate plan that they may have executed during...
Some driving under the influence (DUI) charges arise because of technical violations. People fail breath tests during traffic stops or at checkpoints and end up arrested as a result. Other DUI arrests occur because one driver displays poor capabilities on the road or...
The will that an individual drafts should determine what happens with their assets after they die. An individual's will can name the personal representative who administers their estate. It can designate candidates to serve as a guardian for their children. A will...
There are many defense techniques employed by lawyers who represent individuals accused of breaking the law. Some attorneys show the courts that a search was illegal and get them to throw out certain evidence. Other lawyers bring in expert witnesses to reinterpret...
People who regularly enjoy alcohol eventually develop a tolerance. Someone who may have felt the effects of a single drink when they first started drinking may now need to consume multiple beverages to experience the same sensations. This slow-growing tolerance may...
Young adults enrolled in college often learn important life lessons at school. They have to start taking responsibility for time management and may suffer the consequences if they repeatedly sleep through their morning classes. They may start romantic relationships or...
There are many different criminal defense strategies that can work in a variety of unique situations. Those accused of a criminal offense sometimes prove they were not present at the time of a crime. Other times, they might assert that they acted out of duress. Other...
A common question related to wills or estate plans is how often individuals should update them. The answer is twofold: when you undergo a significant change in your life that could impact your estate planning and if there are no changes in your life, every three to...
Drunk driving charges can result in very serious penalties that can include time in jail, hefty fines, community service, probation, ignition interlock devices and alcohol education and treatment. There are also collateral consequences, such as increased insurance...
It might be common for teenagers to get into verbal disagreements at times, and these heated spats don’t always escalate much further. However, should your teen get into a physical altercation with another person, you might not know how to handle the fallout of the...
