2019

What You Need To Know About Commutation

If a loved one has been given a life sentence in jail, there could be a chance the sentence could be commuted. Commutation is similar to a pardon and allows an inmate out of jail. A sentence can be commuted for a variety of reasons. Here is what you need to know. What Is the Difference Between a Commuted Sentence and a Pardon? There are some significant differences between a pardon and a commutation.…

Tips For Your Wrongful Death Case Against The Police

Did you recently lose a loved one who was shot or otherwise killed during an encounter with the police or some other official source of authority? You will have a long road ahead of you if you intend to file a wrongful death suit, but you should also know that it is possible to come out of this situation with the justice you seek. To that end, here are some tips to keep in mind when filing a wrongful death case against the authorities:…

The Process Of Receiving Workers' Compensation

As an employee, it is important to understand the timeline of the workers’ compensation process in case you ever have to file after being injured on the job. Here are the steps that you will go through. Report The Injury The first steps happen right after the injury occurs. You’ll need to report the injury to your supervisor, who will then make a formal report about what happened. The employee is then responsible for making a workers’ compensation claim.…

Automatic Bankruptcy Stays: How Do You Handle Creditor Harassment After You File?

Every individual who files Chapter 7 bankruptcy receives an automatic stay during their case. But if you receive multiple threatening and blatantly abusive telephone calls, emails, or texts from a creditor during your Chapter 7 proceedings, speak to a consumer bankruptcy lawyer immediately. You may have a creditor harassment case on your hands. Learn how to handle creditor harassment below. What Exactly Is Creditor Harassment? With a few exceptions, an automatic stay prevents collection agencies and creditors from contacting bankruptcy petitioners about their debt, including court judgments and liens.…

3 Essential Qualities Of An Uncontested Divorce

In many cases, a couple that decides to get divorced makes this decision based on years of not getting along. While this is the norm, there are also couples who are able to decide to get divorced without the fighting, bickering, and angry feelings towards each other. If you and your spouse want to get divorced and are able to push all your anger and emotions aside, you might be able to get an uncontested divorce.…

Four Basic Financial Planning Requirements For Special Needs Children

Your child may have special needs, but you love and care for them, and you make sure they are provided for. But what will happen when your child reaches the legal age of 18 and is, in the eyes of the government, an adult? This is a situation you need to plan for financially. Ideally, you would do that planning well in advance of your child’s 18th birthday and with the assistance of a lawyer who has expertise in this realm.…

Possible Defenses to Stalking Charges

Stalking is intentional, repeated, and unwanted contact with another person. The contact can be physical or virtual (online), and it is usually meant to harm the offender. The harm can be physical, mental, or both. Here are a few defenses you can use if you are ever accused of stalking. Prove Lack of Knowledge Stalking is an intentional crime; you cannot stalk someone without knowing it. For example, it is not stalking if you don’t know that your stalker is at a certain restaurant and you also to the restaurant for breakfast.…

The Importance Of Hiring A Criminal Attorney Right Away

No matter what criminal charges you are facing, the earlier you speak with a criminal defense attorney, the better off you will probably be. If you are arrested, you are going to need legal advice right away. When this is your first arrest, the process can be overwhelming. An attorney can guide you through securing bail, or they can even fight in court for you to get your bail eliminated or reduced. When you secure the services of a defense attorney, you have an individual on your side who will negotiate on your behalf and provide you with information through the process.…

What To Know About Being Harassed When Filing For Workers' Comp

If you were injured on the job, you have a right to make a workers’ comp claim to help recover from the losses related to your injury. However, doing so may cause how you are treated in your workplace to change in a bad way. Here is what to know about harassment in the workplace after making a workers’ comp claim. What’s Considered Workplace Harassment Being harassed at work for your actions can happen in a variety of ways, both subtle and blatant.…

Do You Need A Lawyer In A Criminal Case?

While many legal questions are difficult and complex to answer, the question of whether you need a criminal defense attorney is straightforward. If you have been charged with a crime, then you need an attorney on your side. Read on to understand why this is such an important decision and to learn about the very small number of edge cases where representing yourself in a criminal court may make sense.…