To keep a business thriving, owners must ensure that they keep themselves at a competitive advantage in their business line. This includes having their employees undergo the necessary training to ensure the quality of products and services. But sometimes, employees...
The probate process involves various procedures in properly distributing the estate to its rightful beneficiaries. The court appoints an estate executor to help move along the process. It is an essential role that helps divide the estate considering the value of the...
Even if you plead guilty or get convicted at trial, your defense isn’t over. That’s when it becomes important to look at what can be done to minimize the penalties you may face through mitigation. Mitigating factors in criminal sentencing are circumstances or factors...
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...
You and a couple of classmates have gone out on a weekend getaway after a rigorous school semester. You’ve had a wonderful time. But then, there is a problem. Your date is claiming that you forced yourself onto them. Consequently, they have made a complaint and date...
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...