Lawyers and Legal Advice Archive

Drinking and driving is a big no-no, but some of us do it occasionally. Maybe you went out for dinner and had a glass of wine or celebrated with a couple of drinks after closing …

When you hear the word “attorney” what do you think of? Honest, true, hard-working? Probably not, in fact when most people think of an attorney they picture a fat balding little man with powerfully foul …

In America, we are fortunate enough to live in a free nation. We don’t reside in pseudo-democracies, like Haiti. Police and thugs loyal to Prime Minister Jean-Betrand Aristide kidnap and torture anyone who criticizes the …

Even with a reasonable understanding of UK legislation concerning smoking, the visitor should look around for ‘No Smoking’ signs before lighting up. If you are the person responsible for putting those signs up however, a …

Both DUI and DWI mean essentially the same thing in the sense that they both mean – driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs and they both mean a determination that a person …

Web cookies are small text files that are downloaded into visitor’s computers when they visit websites. According to Wired UK,the cookie problem gets out of hand when they do not help the visitor with security, …

When the Constitution was written, three fundamental units of the federal government were created. Each was intended to be as powerful as each other, regulating the others and being regulated by them simultaneously. We all …

Writing a prenuptial agreement can be a touchy subject, even the proposition of having one can be enough to cause one of the parties involved in the upcoming marriage to change their mind about the whole thing. …

“Voir dire” is a phase used in the jury selection process in some British and American style legal systems. During voir dire, potential jurors can be examined to determine whether their backgrounds or any biases they may …

The Coalition for Medical marijuana was formed in 2003, in the state of New Jersey. They would like to have medical marijuana legalized in New Jersey for patients under a doctor’s care that could benefit …

There is no greater tragedy than when a loved one’s death is due to the wrongful act or neglect of another. In Arizona, when a person’s death is due to another’s failure to exercise reasonable …

Like the other two branches of our government the Judicial Branch is a complicated, big and powerful piece of the U.S. Government.  But in reality what the Judicial Branch does is quite simple.  The main …

The Magistrates Court is a lower United Kingdom court which decides some criminal cases and hears civil matters like family law disputes. There are several hundred Magistrate’s Court centres around England and Wales, and equivalent types …

Who “Knew” Jersey had some of the toughest shoplifting laws in the country, honestly? Apparently the New Jersey shoplifters, who let a lot of legal tidbits slip through their fingers, did not. The Jersey laws …

The DUI Laws in Ohio are surely some of the toughest in the entire nation, and for good reason. According to the Ohio Department of Public Safety, 8,236 people were killed and 351,458 were injured …

A cohabitation contract is a legally binding arrangement made between an unmarried couple who have chosen to live together. The contract outlines the financial responsibilities of each party as well as rights to property owned …

An order of protection, more commonly known as a restraining order, requires the named person to stop harming you. In Wisconsin, you can file for an order of protection based on domestic abuse, child abuse, …

As an adult you face many stresses in day-to-day life. One stress that you can easily avoid is questions surrounding your Will. It is important to have a Will so that your family isn’t left with …

Epilepsy is not easily understood. In fact, two-thirds of patients diagnosed with epilepsy the cause is unknown. The mortality rate among people with epilepsy is two to three times higher than the general population and the …

The Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB) exists to help people with problems across a broad spectrum. Their stated aim is to “…provide the advice people need for the problems they face and improve the policies and …

Both Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson are quoted as saying, “Those who would give up essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty nor security.” This time in history has been unprecedented as a time …

Civil litigation is war; the courtroom is a battlefield upon which such issues as rights, money, damages and the like are decided. Prior to the final battle of a courtroom trial, the parties engaged in …

Arizona: Wrongful Death Wrongful death suits, claim the liability of a manufacturer or entity responsible for the death of an individual. The blame that is represented by the fault of a manufacturer or company that …

Rules of conduct for paralegals Paralegals work under the direction and supervision of lawyers, so they are bound by the same ethical rules of conduct as lawyers. While a paralegal who breaks the rules may …

Breathalyzers are portable, breath-testing devices used to test blood alcohol content (BAC). Law enforcement officials who suspect a motorist of driving under the influence routinely administer these tests roadside. Infrared types of breathalyzers are commonly …

You cannot be a lawyer without giving something of yourself to the public. At attorney by their very nature is someone who is supposed to advocate on someone’s behalf. So of course, attorneys should be …

An order of protection, sometimes also known as a restraining order, requires the named person to stop harming you. At its best, an order of protection gives police the tool they need to prevent a …

Theft related to shoplifting is a nationally widespread problem among retail stores, and it accounts for billions of dollars in lost merchandise each year. According to New Jersey shoplifting laws, any person who purposefully conceals …

According to government archives, the 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on January 23, 1933.  Section 1 has had the most direct impact and moved up the dates on which elected presidents and …

Racial segregation is alive and well in parts of the U.S. where strange laws – about keeping African-Americans separate from white folk – are still being practiced. It was back in the late 1970’s that …