There are many legal terms used in the judicial system that you might not be familiar with. When becoming part of the judicial system, it helps to understand these terms to make your journey through the process easier to follow. Most everyone knows some of the basic terms; judge, defendant, complainant, jury and verdict. And […]
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What Makes A Good Defense Attorney?
How many of you watch Law and Order? Quite a few I’m sure. Don’t we just love to watch the police gather all the evidence and work with the prosecutors to convict the guilty person? Of course we do. We want good to triumph over bad and we all know the defendant must be a […]
Why Choose a Criminal Defense Attorney?
Innocent until proven guilty isn’t enough when faced with criminal charges. The prosecution is gathering any evidence they can to prove guilt. Without an adequate defense to protect your constitutional rights, proving guilt won’t be as difficult as it should be. Never trust the prosecution to prove your innocence. Benefits to Hiring a Defense Attorney […]
Everything You Need to Know about Licensing in General
It is easy to cringe at the thought of needing a license these days to go out and do just about anything. We need a license to learn to drive a car and then another one to drive it and then we have to renew it years later. We need a license to hunt, fish, […]
Settling a Civil Dispute before it goes to Court
The process of settling a dispute between two parties is known as litigation. When two parties have tried to reach a mutual solution to an agreed upon disagreement and cannot solve it on their own, they may bring their dispute to civil court. This is most commonly known as suing someone, or bringing suit, a […]
The Georgia Naked Man Civil Suit
Anthony Hill was fatally shot on March 9 earlier this year by a Dekalb county police officer, Robert Olsen in his suburban apartment complex outside of Atlanta. The case review was just conducted on Thursday, October 22. The mother of the deceased is optimistic that Olsen will be indicted on the charges. Officer Olsen has […]
What To Expect During Litigation
Going to court might make some people shake in their boots. It seems intimidating. The language seems complicated and confusing. The process is overwhelming unless you break it down into understandable steps. Here is an overview of how a lawsuit starts, goes to court and is resolved. When first realizing you have a claim against […]
Obtaining a Legal Copyright and what it Does not Protect
Copyright laws have evolved over the years since they were first enacted in 1970. However, the same basic principle of legal protection for owners of written material is still the same. And yet there are many aspects of personal creation that are not protected under Copyright laws. Copyright 101 You do not have to register […]
Which Type of Power of Attorney is Right For Your Legal Situation?
If you make decisions for yourself and are over the age of 17, you need a power of attorney established. There are many different types and choosing the right one can simply be a matter of what your needs are at the moment or foreseeable future. Even young adults may still need to name their […]
What is a Revocable Living Trust?
Many people have heard about Revocable Living Trusts (Trusts) and that they may be some benefit from having one, however, many are not really even sure what a trust is or how it works. A good approach to understanding a Trust is to consider each word individually and what it means. Revocable – Means that […]
