Lawyers and Legal Advice Archive

An Overview of Crown Court

The Crown Court is a higher criminal court in England and Wales, which hears criminal cases and appeals from Magistrates’ courts. It currently hears tens of thousands of cases per year. Appeals of Crown Court …

Understanding the need for Laws

Imagine a world in which laws are non-existent. Individuals would have ultimate freedom to do whatever they wanted without worrying about the consequences of not following rules. They would also be able to enjoy freedom …

California Property Partition

Land is the most expensive thing most people will ever own. This is particularly true in California, with the heavy demand for it due to the state’s beautiful scenery and mild climate. It is so …

Marrying a non us Citizen in the us

Marriage is one of the few ‘easy’ ways to gain legal residency in the United States. But it is a route that has pitfalls to it. One of the largest reasons is that individuals do …

What is Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

According to U. S. court statistics, almost a million and a half individuals in the United States filed for bankruptcy in the twelve months ended March 31, 2010. Deciding to file for relief under the Bankruptcy …

How to get out of a Speeding Ticket

Of course, none of you out there ever drive over the speed limit. (And I never ever do either.) But just in case “a friend” accidentally does get a ticket for speeding, here are some …

What is common law?

“Common law” as opposed to “statutory law” is the body of law derived from judicial opinions or decisions in particular cases, rather than from statutes, constitutions, or treaties, that have express provisions creating rights, obligations, …

Legal definition of the impossibility defense

In the law, defenses can ultimately relieve a defendant of liability for his or her actions or in actions (omissions). One such defense has been termed the “impossibility defense.” However, the impossibility defense comes into …