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why you need a criminal lawyer at your side

Unfortunately, many of us find ourselves in legal binds of all sorts. It could be a simple misunderstanding or a lapse in judgement, but the legal problems are real nonetheless. If you are facing criminal charges, it is time to consider getting an attorney. There are several good reasons for paying attorney fees instead of going in front of the judge on your own or relying on a public defender. Our blog will present you with several examples, ideas and reasons why you need to be represented by a criminal law attorney before you even stand before a judge the very first time.

Guilty Until Proven Innocent: 3 Underlying Reasons for Wrongful Convictions

Posted on October 4, 2016

Fortunately, hundreds of people have been exonerated due to DNA testing, but there are possibly many more who are waiting for an appellate court to hear their case. When you or someone you know needs to be exonerated, some components of your case are more likely than others to contain the information needed to overturn your conviction. Unreliable Eyewitness Testimony and Identification Juries place significant weight on eyewitness testimony when deciding a case. [Read More]

5 Things You Should Know About Child Custody And Enlisting In The Marines

Posted on October 3, 2016

Are you a divorced individual with sole or shared custody of children? Are you thinking about joining the marines and wondering how the decision will affect your custody rights? If so, here are five important things that you should know. 1. You'll Need To Relinquish Custody Of Your Children Because service with the U.S. Marines can involve lengthy stays of deployments, you may not enlist if you have sole or joint custody of dependent children. [Read More]

You Can Get A DUI While Sleeping In Your Vehicle

Posted on September 27, 2016

Imagine you're out on the town and you wind up having a few too many drinks. You're still aware of the risks and penalties that come with driving while intoxicated, so you decide to sleep it off in your car until the morning. Nevertheless, there's still a good chance that you could wake up to a DUI charge. To keep this from happening to you, you'll want to read up on the following information. [Read More]

Three Reasons Why Your Workers' Comp Claim May Be Denied

Posted on September 26, 2016

Workers' compensation is designed so that employees can get expenses related to injuries from on-the-job accidents paid for regardless of who may be at fault for the incident. However, that doesn't mean your claim will automatically be approved for benefits. Here are three reasons why your workers' comp claim may be denied and what you can do to avoid this situation. Your Employer May Object One common reason why a workers' comp claim may be denied is when employers file disputes against claims. [Read More]