The Fifth Amendment guarantees your right to remain silent during an arrest, protecting you from self-incrimination. This right applies to all interview settings, including your car, home and police stations. It's crucial to avoid answering questions and seek legal...
Divorce is not only a significant event emotionally and practically, it is also a significant legal event. If you are divorcing your spouse, the ways in which you are connected in the eyes of the law will soon be severed. Yet, not every way in which you’re connected...
Much of the divorce process involves splitting up marital assets. Couples may own a home together, have savings accounts, and accumulate numerous tangible items, such as jewelry, home furnishings and vehicles. They must determine how to divide these assets. However,...
Re-entering society after a criminal conviction can be challenging, especially if it results in a permanent record. This record can appear on background checks, such as those run by potential employers during the hiring process. A criminal record can certainly affect...
Trying to raise children after a divorce can be challenging because of the difficulties that come with having to communicate with your ex. The emotions that come with the divorce may be overwhelming, but it’s critical that you remain calm when you’re dealing with your...
Police officers can’t stop vehicles without having a reason. They must have reasonable suspicion, which means that they see something that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the vehicle was, is or will be involved in a crime or traffic infraction. Once the...
After divorce, it becomes important for both parents to work together toward providing their children with a stable and supportive environment that promotes their emotional and physical well-being. However, not all co-parenting plans work out well, and in some cases,...
A sexual assault charge can potentially lead to serious legal and professional repercussions, including damage to one's reputation and significant financial penalties. In many cases, conviction may also result in imprisonment, creating a lasting impact on personal and...
The winter holidays can put a lot of stress on parents – especially when it comes to the finances. Studies indicate that a lot of parents feel pressured to blow their holiday budget, and that pressure may intensify if you’re newly separated or divorced. You (or your...
There’s an old saying that it’s “not what the prosecution knows, it’s what they can prove.” It takes evidence to prove someone’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In any criminal case, evidence is generally either circumstantial or direct. If you’re facing charges,...