Lawyers and Legal Advice Archive

Black’s Law Dictionary defines a “tort” as a “civil wrong, other than breach of contract, for which a remedy may be obtained, usually in the form of damages.”  In some situations, tort law imposes a …

The judicial system of the United States government is composed of courts which hear and decide disputes and complaints, both big and small. The judicial branch is part of the American government’s system of checks …

New Jersey may join a number of other states that have legalized marijuana for certain medical purposes. The “New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act” is being considered as Bill 119 in the Senate and …

The executor of an estate is responsible for carrying out the terms of a Will. The job of an executor of an estate may seem daunting, but the executor’s tasks aren’t difficult so long as …

The appellate court and the circuit court are two entirely different kinds of courts in the US court system. The difference between them is easy to understand and remember. A circuit court is the court …

Any legitimate courtroom commissioned by constitutional law contains the exercise of a scheduled, interactive presentation that consists technically of a plaintiff, a defendant, a judge – and possibly a jury of the defendant’s peers instructed …

Disputes erupt every day; whether it is a dispute over property or dispute over a car accident, the issues between the disputing parties can be endless. To resolve the dispute, each party needs to share what …

White-collar crimes are a unique classification of criminal transgressions and the concept was first developed by Edwin Sutherland. Sutherland defined the wording as referring to crimes committed by “respectable people” while working for their chosen …

Wage garnishments in New Hampshire are far more challenging for creditors than they are for debtors. While family support, student loans and taxing agencies may not have to go to court in order to garnish …

When allowed by law or rule, private process servers should always be used by attorneys instead of law enforcement officers, such as deputies from the sheriff’s civil office.  Private process servers have a financial interest …

It’s a serious offence in the United States, and Utah State respectively for drivers to drive under the influence of alcohol or any other drug. In this regards, when a driver is suspected and later …

Many discrimination complaints originate from the workplace, but that’s not to say that discrimination does not happen in other places. There are an overwhelming number of these cases reported every year and these numbers increase …

The New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act provides two ways for victims to obtain relief and protection from domestic violence. Civil action may be taken to obtain a restraining order and criminal charges can …

Texas foreclosures are governed by Texas property code section 51.003 and state that lenders are able to secure a deficiency judgment against homeowners who have been foreclosed. Deficiency judgments are the difference between the amount of …

When you think of an attorney what is it that you think of? A good honest individual that will work with you on prices? No probably not, you probably worry that you will be charged …

The 1991 New Jersey Domestic Violence Act (N.J.S.A 2C: 25-17) established collateral action against perpetrators of acts of domestic violence increasing procedures of law enforcement protocol, providing criminal and civil court protections involving a 2 …

Believe it or not, a very small percentage of people who drive under the influence on the roadways within the United States of America get arrested and convicted of operating a motor vehicle while physically …

Probate is the legal process through which a decedent’s will is carried out and their estate is divided between the beneficiaries named in the last will and testament. The individual or group ultimately responsible for …

There are many of us who may sometimes be involved in events that we do not really have any control of and in some of these cases we may get to be blamed for a …

A common misconception is that if you, as a driver, pass the Breathalyzer test, you will not be arrested or convicted of driving under the influence. This is far from the truth. Many DUI convictions …

The American Center for Law and Justice is an organization whose mission is to promote religious freedom and values that are ensured under the Constitution of the United States. It is a legal body that …

Arizona’s foreclosure laws are spelled out in Article 33, Chapters 6, 6.1 of Arizona Revised Statutes. These laws are very specific in spite of the fact that most Arizona foreclosures are done through a non-judicial …

In the absence of an express agreement as to the amount of their compensation, lawyers are entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees. The creation of a relationship of attorney and client by express or implied contract …

Respect for the rule of law at the national and international levels is the fundamental purpose of the UN. While the UN has several methods of enforcing international law, all of those methods require collective …

Dual citizenship is a status by which an individual is concurrently known to be citizens of two countries by the laws of those countries. Dual citizenship can be acquired in different ways. Below is an …

The right of redemption is the fundamental legal right of a borrower to redeem the mortgaged property. Each state has different laws when it comes to the right of redemption and foreclosures in general. Listed …

“Voir dire” means literally “to speak the truth”, and is derived from Old French. The term, which is familiar to many people from courtroom dramas and John Grisham novels, most often describes an important part …

What do legal interns do all day when they work in law offices? The answer is: it depends. It depends on the law office and it depends on the intern. Virtually all legal interns are …

As drunk driving laws have become stricter, more police forces are depending on breathalyzer tests to determine if a driver is intoxicated. In some states, when someone applies for a driver’s license, they are told …

Medical marijuana is very effective when it comes to relieving patients of pain and suffering from debilitating diseases. Medical marijuana on the Federal level, must adopt reasonable standards, before any state can become 100 percent …