The fundamental rights of the accused emanate from the fourth (search and seizure, and the rights upon arrest), fifth (due process, self-incrimination, grand jury), and Sixth Amendment (rights of those charged in a criminal proceeding) of the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights. This article addresses the rights of the accused in criminal proceedings. According to […]

This article covers how juvenile courts treat vandalism crimes, including the types and severity of vandalism, the legal proof required to convict, and the range of penalties for those convicted. We will also look at “graffiti” as a form of vandalism, its history as an expression of social speech, and how prosecutors use their discretionary […]

Several key players make up a personal injury trial. This article will explain each of the player’s roles within the context of the different phases of the personal injury trial. The Key Players in A Personal Injury Trial Role of the Judge The judge presides over all aspects of the trial. The judge manages the […]

Before you hire a divorce lawyer, you should know that getting a divorce is expensive, destabilizing, and usually heart-wrenching. That is why having the best possible divorce lawyer representing you is so important. This article will help you understand the role of divorce lawyers, the types of work they perform, the fees they charge, and, […]

Personal injury cases can end in settlement or trial. More than 90 percent of accident cases resolve by settlement, and for good reason. Going to trial is risky, and its outcome is uncertain. So why is settlement preferred in personal injury cases?  Advantages of Settling Your Personal Injury Case Your money is guaranteed, plus you […]

In marriage, we go from our single identity personhood to a combined identity. On just one ceremonial day, vows get exchanged, and we are in union with another soul.  In living together, a close and enduring partnership can also notice a slow but steady merging of individual identities.  But things can and do change, and […]

Legal, Financial, And Security Concerns In Renting A New Apartment Renting can be a lifestyle choice Many issues arise when renting a new apartment or dealing with an existing landlord. For many of us, renting rather than buying is a personal choice. In opting to rent, we are choosing not to be burdened with a mortgage, […]

Before 1982, some criminal defense lawyers argued that child pornography should be considered a form of protected speech and cited the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Notwithstanding, federal and state courts have consistently concluded that child pornography is not protected speech or a form of artistic expression. Recent History Of Child Pornography Law […]

Being Served With A Creditor’s Summons And Complaint The Summons A Summons is a written legal notice that is served along with the complaint and provides the Debtor Defendant with clear and specific instructions concerning the procedures to be followed, including how to file and within what period you must file and serve a written […]

If you were seriously injured on the job or suffered from a job-related medical condition, you might be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. These may include medical benefits and monthly income payments until you can return to work. Construction work is by far one of the most dangerous occupations. Construction site accidents kill and injure […]