Lawyers and Legal Advice Archive

Here are five solid insider tips for getting free legal advice and service for low-income individuals or families. I’ve generated these tips after many years practicing law and you won’t find them for free anywhere …

Is something ever made illegal because it’s positive for society? Maybe but in the instance of marijuana, nothing could be more detrimental than the negatives it brings about in society. There is almost nothing positive about marijuana. …

Driving under the influence, or driving while intoxicated, is a crime. It has severe consequences. It almost always results in the arrest of the offender, followed by a brief interview (sometimes with or without Miranda …

Driving under the influence is a very serious offense. Perhaps understanding a little bit about how alcohol affects the brain will draw a clear picture. The cerebral cortex processes information from your senses. This is …

Many people might be misinformed by the role of a process server. Movies such as the 2002 “Serving Sara” give an unrealistic view of what a process server is. In the movie, a process server goes …

Wherever landlords rent to tenants disputes are likely to occur, although it doesn’t always happen. No matter which side someone is on, knowing landlord-tenant laws beforehand helps if disputes arise. While landlord-tenant clashes are sometimes …

A deed poll is a legal contract signed only by a single party declaring that the person in question would undertake certain course of action pertaining to a name change. However, as with any other …

When businesses lose contact with their account holders, any credit balances or property held in safekeeping (such as stocks, bonds or military medals) are subject to the unclaimed property laws in Missouri. As many states …

Changing your name is a fairly easy process in the UK. If you are over the age of 16 you can call yourself whatever you want, as long as it’s not done for fraudulent reasons. …

Metadata is a set of facts about a data set. These facts include description of who created, accessed, collected or modified the data. Metadata describes how and when these actions were taken. How the data …

The US court system is of two types, Federal and State. The Judicial system that enforces the laws has both Federal and State controls. The Federal system is based entirely on what the Constitution allows …

In the United Kingdom, prior to the Human Rights Act 1998 it was believed that an individual was free beyond minimal restrictions, to do or say whatever they wished without any interference from the state …

Deciding what you want people to call you is one of the most personal decisions you can make. You may have a surname that is difficult to pronounce and want to shorten it to make …

Having legal representation is essential when fighting litigation. Regardless if it is the defendant or the plaintiff, both want the best representation possible. An attorney bears a burden of responsibility to their client. Part of …

Where to go to find free legal assistance will depend on what type of legal problem you have and where you are located. The first big question is “Is this a criminal problem or a …

Divorce is usually not a pleasant situation for either side, and it can be even more tense if there are children involved. Custody battles can be extremely emotional and difficult to win (if there is …

Landlord/tenant disputes can incorporate just about every possible problem under the sun. One only has to read a paper or online article these days to find some headline or other that demonstrates this. Many scenarios …

The New Jersey landlord and tenant laws were enacted in an endeavor to promote healthy relationship between the two parties. If you are a landlord or a tenant, it helps you if you are aware …

Nobody ever wants to consider the possibility of suffering injuries in an automobile accident, bike accident or a motorcycle accident. These accidents often result in life-altering injuries that not only impact victims physically, they can …

Courts in the United States are divided between the federal court system and the state court system. The systems sometimes intertwine, which can make US courts difficult for US citizens, let alone people from other …

The main difference between an in-house lawyer (IHL) and a private practice lawyer (PPL) is that the former works as a paid employee within a business, and the latter has a multitude of both business …

In these difficult economic times, you may find yourself with too much debt and perhaps you are having difficulty meeting everyday expenses. If you are one of the millions of people who are struggling with …

If you are involved a legal matter, you may need to compel witness testimony or documents to obtain evidence to prove your case or to disprove the other party’s case. You may obtain this evidence …

For those living in the Rhode Island area, there are serious repercussions when driving on a suspended license. It is crucially important to avoid doing so because it can affect your lifestyle and driving record considerably. …

The presumption of innocence in the English legal system, on which English speaking countries based their own law, is that inference in the criminal law, whereby an accused is considered innocent until proven guilty in …

Basically, a grand jury is a type of jury that determines whether there is enough evidence for a trial. A grand jury performs this duty by analyzing the evidence and witness testimony presented to them …

A cohabitation contract is an important document written up between two people who live together but who are not married, and it acts in much the same way as a prenuptial agreement. Cohabitation contracts typically …

Be comprehensive, have perseverance and follow these simple tips to get your complaint addressed by even the largest of corporations. Large companies weather the storm of their poor service because they realize that humans are …

I am amazed at how little knowledge most people have regarding estate planning. Far too many people express the belief that the state will take at least some of their property if they die intestate …

The Massachusetts Abandoned Property Law (M.G.L.c. 200A), protects consumers in a variety of ways. In addition to ensuring that property that is escheated to the Commonwealth under the unclaimed property laws, these laws also help …