The best way to avoid a charge of operating while intoxicated (OWI) is not to drink anything before driving. Yet the law does forbid alcohol altogether, and judging how much you can drink is hard. The internet will tell you all sorts of tricks to avoid an OWI, but...
Undue influence is one of the reasons a court may invalidate or revoke a will. If you believe your loved one was a victim of undue influence when making their will, you can contest it in probate court. But how exactly do you prove undue influence, given that your...
If you’re arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated (OWI), there are often ways of contesting the charge and avoiding the harsh penalties of a conviction. One of the first things to examine is if the police did anything wrong. Here are some areas to...
If you’re called to provide a deposition or testify in a hearing, before a grand jury or in a trial, you’ll take an oath to swear to tell the truth. Intentionally lying can get you charged with perjury – particularly if the lie is material to the matter about which...
There is a big difference between tax evasion and tax avoidance. Tax evasion is when you knowingly don't pay your taxes, while tax avoidance is when you take legal steps to reduce your tax bill. While there is nothing wrong with minimizing your taxes, you need to be...
There’s no doubt that our jails and prisons are overcrowded and that many of the people who are serving time behind bars would not be a danger to the community – at least if kept under some supervision. That can work to your advantage if you’re facing consequences for...
When someone is pulled over during a traffic stop, it’s often likely because the police have reasonable suspicion to do so. One such reason may be that the police may suspect a driver is operating their vehicle while intoxicated, especially if they see the driver...
If a person you have had romantic relations with accuses you of sexual assault, you likely need to figure out how to defend yourself. One defense option you can consider is consent. While consent is a strong defense in a sexual assault case, you need to prove certain...
Police officers need to have a specific reason for pulling over a vehicle. The fact that sobriety checkpoints are illegal in this state means that officers have to watch motorist behavior a bit closer so they can spot impaired drivers since they can’t count on...
If someone claims you have stolen their work, you need to understand what, if any, protection they had. People and companies can protect their intellectual property (IP) in one of three ways: 1. Trademarking it How do you know who makes or owns a particular product?...