Lawyers and Legal Advice Archive

The Breathalyzer test has become the standard roadside and police station test for determining blood alcohol levels. However, the results of a Breathalyzer test are not irrebuttable evidence for or against a blood alcohol content …

Police officers are assigned to serve and protect. They put their lives on the line each day in order to help ensure the safety of ordinary citizens. They also enforce the law. Sadly, if you …

Real property which is held in allodial title is a freehold held in absolute ownership, without obligations to any other person, organization, or government. It is distinguished from fee simple, which is freehold ownership limited …

The decision not to drive when intoxicated, no matter one drink or ten, should be one of the single easiest decisions for a person to make. Somehow it seems, though, that people always manage to …

The English legal system, on which most English language countries based their legal systems, guarantees that defendants accused of a serious crime for which, if found guilty, he could lose his liberty, has a right …

People mistakenly believe that the criminal law should give victims justice. However, the aim of the Criminal Justice System is to punish criminals, to protect society from unacceptable behaviour, and by doing so, deter those …

When Should You Fund Your Living Trust? Description: Funding your living trust is an important part of estate planning, especially if your goal is to avoid probate. Here are some tips for how and with …

Domestic violence is widespread. It is not isolated to any particular group of people. It crosses all lines of economic situations. Any gender can be guilty of domestic abuse. Oftentimes, domestic violence is a hard …

Many people who live together as co-operative owners do not concern themselves with what sort of tenancy or title they hold with their property. Suffice it to say, these people, despite being understandably nonchalant about …

Representing yourself in court at any level requires a confident knowledgeable type personality who can stand his/her ground without displaying arrogance. That confidence should come from a case steeped in truth and knowledge of the law …

In theory, it should be simple to file for child support in the state of California. According to the Self-Help Center of the California Court System, there are several steps that one can take prior …

It is a common misconception that one requires a lawyer to be able to prepare a will. As such, it is important from the outset to shatter this myth that it is going to be …

When a person dies, any asset acquired or accumulated during life by the decedent, cash, securities, real property and so on is transferred to persons named in his/her will or who is entitled to take …

Everyday we bring children into this big beautiful world.  They come will very few survival skills and as parents, they are our responsibility.  It is not just an emotion responsibility, it is a legal responsibility. …

An allodial title is used to distinguish absolute ownership of land, buildings, and natural things (trees, etc.) on a piece of property. Allodial titles are inalienable and cannot be taken away by any operation of …

Under no circumstances try and hand your beer to the officer who just pulled you over. As a retired police officer I have had that happen and don’t recommend it. But seriously, intoxicated drivers often …

With the 2012 publication of naked photos of Prince Harry in Las Vegas and topless pictures of Princess Catherine, the legal issues surrounding the privacy of the UK royal family have come to the forefront …

Under no circumstances should a lawyer be required to work Pro Bono. Yes, it is true lawyers make a lot of money. They also have to go to school for at least 8 years to …

The difference between sexual assault and rape is that rape is a subset of sexual assault.  “Sexual assault” is not a specific defined crime, but includes a wide variety of behaviors. Rape is the crime …

A class action lawsuit is a lawsuit in which a claim is brought to court by a large group of people who have a common interest in that claim. In the United States, class action …

A suit brought by a 53 year old woman against a generic brand drug manufacturer is set to become a litmus test for patients’ rights, and one which could have far-reaching consequences for the pharmaceuticals …

 Pondering The first step in preparing a living will is to determine what you want in it. This sounds much easier than it is. Its a huge decision, but it  can be revised. Your choices …

A lease is an agreement between an owner of property and another party who wants to pay for the use of the property for a specified period of time. Leases can involve various real estate …

Lawyer reviews can be a vital source of information when you are looking for an attorney. Thanks to the Internet, search engines are able to provide us with knowledge at the click of a button. …

The Human Rights Act of 1998 came into effect in the United Kingdom in the year 2000. Its purpose was to import the policies established by the European Convention on Human Rights into the legal …

Community legal advice is just another way of saying you are in need of free legal advice. Depending on your personal legal needs, there are ways of gaining the proper knowledge you seek without spending …

When the red light flashes for you, drive safely and pull over at the nearest location. You may be charged with evading arrest if you continue to drive to a location you think is suitable. …

Restraining orders or Orders of Protection can be obtained by going through the judicial branch of any state government. The lengths of time, proper forms, and form sequences vary depending on different variables. Whether someone …

In modern financial and market practices, it is possible for a small time consumer to be ripped off by large corporate entities to accumulate a significant amount of undue profit. In such instances, the corporate …

Unclaimed property laws in Montana may be found in 2005 Montana Code – Part 8 — Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. The act clearly defines when property is considered abandoned and when it must be turned …