Under the Second Amendment, every citizen in the United States has a right to carry a firearm. However, the law also restricts or removes this right under specific circumstances, including felony or domestic violence convictions. Every state requires a background...
Imagine for one moment that you are falsely accused of committing a crime you did not commit. Imagine that someone made up horrific lies about you, claiming you did something that you simply did not do. Imagine that the person accusing you of these things that you did...
I’ve been looking for a good pun, using ‘Murder’ and ‘Murdaugh’ since they synch so beautifully, but this is the best I could come up with. “They” refers to the lawyers. All of them, both sides, but especially the defense. I’m thinking “Murdaughing a Case” could...
In Seattle, there are five types of orders for protection. Each order protects you from a different type of harm. Knowing the difference between these orders will help you decide which is best for your situation. Temporary extreme risk protection order If someone is...
You would think that someone like me, a defender of underdogs and the falsely accused (not to mention the United States Constitution), would be appalled by the proposed use of robots, capable of inflicting great bodily harm or death, by the San Francisco Police...
Whether or not you have a prenup, you will need many documents to get your divorce. If you have a prenup, you will want to give that to your legal representation as soon as possible. However, you will still need to get a lot of documents together for the process. Here...
The state of Washington takes DUI very seriously. If law enforcement stops you for DUI you should understand the consequences of a conviction. A person charged with DUI could face either felony or misdemeanor charges, depending on the circumstances. A conviction of...
Multiple studies have determined that co-parenting generally provides a sturdier base of support for children of divorce when compared with sole custody. However, not every divorced couple will stay within visiting proximity of one another for the duration of their...
Law enforcement could arrest you for DUI if you drive a vehicle under the influence of drugs, alcohol or both. If convicted, this crime carries serious penalties, such as license suspension, the requirement to pay a fine and jail time. If you got arrested for DUI, you...
Getting a divorce is not something you planned on when you walked down the aisle and got married. But divorce is a common experience among families throughout the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that in 2019, 746,971 couples either annulled...