Insights Into How Our Legal System Works

Insights Into How Our Legal System Works

  • How To Retain Your Personal Injury Settlement While Filing For Chapter 7

    If you plan to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy but recently won a settlement from a lawsuit, you may have concerns about how much, if any, of your settlement has to go to the bankruptcy trustee. Chapter 7 bankruptcy requires you to turn many of your assets over, but you may be able to keep some of your settlement after your bankruptcy. Keep the following in mind: Personal Injury Exemption

  • DUI Defenses: What You Need To Know

    If you are charged with a DUI, you may not automatically face charges. Some defenses allow you to reduce your charges, maintain your driving privileges, or even drop the charge altogether. The following are some defenses to DUI you may have if you are arrested: Law Enforcement Had No Probable Cause If the police who pulled you over had no probable cause to do so, you may be able to fight the DUI charge.

  • Suing After Your Child Is Attacked By A Dog At School

    Did you panic after receiving a phone call from your child's elementary school in regards to him or her getting attacked by a dog while on the playground? Was your child rushed to the hospital due to the severity of the injuries and and had to undergo surgery to treat the wounds? If you are feeling depressed and overwhelmed because of the incident, taking legal action might make you feel a little better.

  • 3 Things To Know About Jury Selection For Your Trial

    If you are facing a jury trial for a crime you are being charged with, one of the steps that will take place before your trial is jury selection. Jury selection is a process that involves a lot of different steps, and your lawyer will take this event very seriously. As you prepare for this event, here are several things you should know about jury selection. It begins with a large pool

  • Five Tips For Pursuing A Separation

    You and your partner have not been getting along, and you have an inkling that the relationship needs to end. Before you pursue divorce, however, you might want to take an in-between step and formally separate for some time. This works well for many couples. Separating can help you clear your head and get a better idea of what you want out of life. It can also help you prepare mentally for the upcoming divorce.

  • About Me

    Insights Into How Our Legal System Works

    Hello, I'm Christina Miller. Have you ever been fascinated with why the law works the way it does? Ever since I was in junior high, I had an intense interest in anything related to our legal system, whether it be a crime drama on television, a judge show or a legal case covered on the news. I followed it all. As time progressed, I began learning about how the actual legal system worked and not just the fictionalized version of our legal system. This has lead me to start writing my own blog posts about law that I hope will help others.

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