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...
Month: November 2024
What’s the difference between direct and circumstantial evidence?
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,...
Will a prenup always stand if your spouse signs it?
Before getting married, you decide to use a prenuptial agreement. You present it to your spouse, and they sign it. You then get married, and now, five years later, you’ve decided to get divorced. You assume that, since your spouse agreed to the deal and signed the...
How do the police determine intent to distribute?
Drug-related charges are more serious when you are charged with the intent to distribute than when you are charged with mere possession. While some drugs are illegal to possess in any amount, an intent-to-distribute charge can still lead to more severe consequences....