Under Mississippi law, there are 3 methods for obtaining a divorce: Irreconcilable Differences; Irreconcilable Differences with Contested Issues and Fault Grounds.
When considering litigation, a business owner should be aware of his or her options. In addition to the courtroom, there are other forums that might be appropriate, depending on the specific needs of the business. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR), described below, may be a desirable alternative to litigation or, if the cause of action is of an eligible size, small-claims court may be another venue for an owner to consider. Class actions may also be utilized by a business in certain circumsta
While the bankruptcy legally may stay on your credit report for up to ten years, you can start rebuilding your credit immediately after discharge. One of the most important things you can do to rebuild is pay the creditors on time that report to the credit bureaus. Secured debts such as houses and cars as well as utilities typically report your payment history to the three major credit bureaus.
The best way to completely avoid a DUI traffic stop is to avoid attracting the attention of law enforcement by not violating any traffic laws. However, driving under the speed limit or signaling to turn a full mile before turning can also attract attention.
When considering divorce it is always a good idea to find a qualified family law attorney or divorce lawyer to help guide you through the labyrinth of laws and legal requirements. As a Birmingham divorce attorney I look out for the best interests of my clients went representing them in divorce court. Whether you are a husband or wife, this is a stress-filled time for many people, and my approach to compassionate representation during all phases of legal separation, divorce, child custody and oth
Here in California, however, caveat emptor no longer has application to real estate transactions. In the sale of a house or other property in California, the sellers must disclose facts known to a that materially affect the property or desirability of the property cannot be easily discovered by the buyer.
Drunk driving is the most litigated crime in Florida and throughout the United States. Police officers have strict criteria to follow when pulling individuals over and conducting field sobriety tests. They cannot pull someone over randomly unless there is a reasonable suspicion that he or she was driving under the influence.
Violating probation is a crime in the State of Florida. You may have faced serious consequences for the crime that led to probation in the first place. If you subsequently violate probation, you may now be facing a felony charge.
Having a written term sheet prepared before meeting with your attorney will not only help you organize your ideas and outline your goals for a contract, it may reduce the costs of representation by saving your lawyer time.
Most businesses have enough foresight to have their deals in writing, and almost every employer requires its employees to sign a contract, but when was the last time most of these documents were reviewed? If you're not regularly performing audits of your agreements they could be obsolete and unenforceable when you need them most.
At the florida defense group, we fight to protect our clients’s constitutional rights, working to suppress any evidence gathered from an unlawful traffic stops. The attorneys at our law firm have extensive experience successfully defending hundreds of clients who have been arrested as a result of an unlawful traffic stops. We understand the procedures police officers must follow when making an arrest, and we are prepared to aggressively defend you when they overreach their authority.
In 1996, attorney William Hanlon started representing the criminally accused after seeing countless people mistreated by police officers. He works closely with lawyer Charles Lambert, a former assistant public defender in Hillsborough County. As a legal team, they have successfully defended hundreds of clients with serious drunk driving charges.
When we take DUI cases, we investigate the justification police officers give for the initial traffic stop that led to the arrest police officers may claim they stopped drivers for:
We have years of experience representing hundreds of clients pulled over by the police with valid grounds. For example, we have represented clients who were sleeping in parked cars and question by the police with reasonable suspicion. Police officers often make unlawful traffic stops at bar closing times, on New Years Eve and other times of the year (like Christmas or St. Patrick's Day) when drinking is a prevalent activity. We aggressively protect clients arrested for insufficient legal reasons.
Taking a blood and urine test does not mean your case is hopeless no matter what the results are. Read more…
Someone who has received a dui for the first time may not be aware that he or she has only 10 days from the day of your arrest to try to keep your drivers license by asking for a Formal Review Hearing with the DMV? Read more…