Should I Hire a DUI lawyer?
By Ian E. Wright The main reason anyone would ask that question is because they have been charged with some form of DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated). If this sounds like you or someone you know you need to hire a lawyer as quickly as possible. There are several reason why you need a qualified DUI lawyer working hard for you. Primarily they will know your legal rights in regard to the specific charge against you. Thus, they will be able to help prevent you from self-incriminating yourself or any other mistakes you are likely to make. Moreover, ...
How the Justice System Works
By Todd Hicks Do you want to know how executions are carried out in different states? Are you interested in learning how the court system works? Do you wonder what the penalties are for certain offenses? Do you want to learn the difference between the jail system and the prison system? I will answer these questions through the knowledge I gained from attending a criminology class. Thirty-six of the forty-one states that use the death penalty carry out electrocutions or lethal injections. Washington and four other states resort to hangings or firing squads. Citizens serve on the firing squads. One of the ...
The Bill of Rights - The Speedy Trial
By Aazdak Alisimo As you've probably seen on television and the movies, you have the right to a speedy trial as an American citizen. So, what exactly exactly is this speedy trial stuff about? As citizens of the United States, you have certain inalienable rights. These include things such as the right to the freedom of speech, the right to bear arms and other civil liberties. The pillars of these rights are found in the Constitution. The sixth amendment of the constitution provides us with the right to a speedy and public trial. So, who cares if you have the right to a ...
Family Law Attorney
By Clifford Young In any modification of child support there must be a judge to approve and legally enforce the order. The custodial and non custodial parent cannot legalize any agreement when modification for child support is involved without any judge. In any change of agreement the court must be requested to hold a hearing in which each of the party can argue the pros and cons of the proposed modification. In such hearing, both parties need to be represented by their lawyers like the Detroit family law attorney. In general, the court will not modify any existing order unless the ...
Arizona Child Support Laws
By Holcy Thompson III Child support plays a major role when it comes to providing support for a custodial parent's child/children. In today's world, a working single parent must provide for there children the best way possible. The Division of Arizona Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) helps both the custodial and non-custodial parent establish, collect, and enforce child support payments. Applying for Child Support Laws Child support services are offered to both the custodial and non-custodial parents. These services provide the custodial parents with establishing paternity and child support, locating the non-custodial parents, and enforcing Arizona child support laws. These services are automatically provided ...
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King: “U.S. Immigration Law and the Traditional Nuclear Conception of Family: Toward a Functional Definition of Family that Protects Children’s Fundamental Human Rights “Shani King (University of Florida College of Law) has posted "U.S. Immigration Law...
Gottman & Silver: “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert”I recently ran across an interesting empirical study of marriage, originally published...
Woodhouse: “A World Fit for Children is a World Fit for Everyone: Ecogenerism, Feminism, and Vulnerability “Barbara Bennett Woodhouse (Emory School of Law) has posted "A World Fit for Children...
Time to Refinance Your Home…and Reduce Ex-Spouse’s AlimonyThe UK Financial Times reports that bankers are using the current recession as a...
Invest a Divorce Settlement…...to avoid the dilemma facing Paul McCartney's ex-wife Heather Mills. From BankFiesta:...
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Innovation in Using Brain Imaging to Assess Memories (Kolber)Here's the actual research, here's a news story, and here's an excerpt from the news...
11yo Charged With Murder May Be Tried as Adult (Kolber)An eleven-year-old boy in Pennsylvania is charged with murdering his future stepmother....
“Criminal Prosecutors Push for Tougher Gang Laws”The story is at FindLaw. In part: Police and prosecutors say changes would strengthen...
Barkow on Federalism and Criminal LawRachel E. Barkow (New York University - School of Law) has posted Federalism and...
Don’t Drink (Coffee) and DriveOk, you’ve had two glasses of wine with dinner and it’s time to head...
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