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legal information to help struggling kids

My life wasn't always what it is today. During my youth, I struggled to make the right choices and oftentimes, found myself in trouble with the law. Pulling a kid out of that type of lifestyle can be difficult, if not impossible. So, what can you do to help kids get through those difficult years? What did people do for me? The best way to help these kids is to give them all of the information that they need to change the path that they are taking. Hopefully, all of the legal information on my blog can help some kids find the right path for their lives.

Understanding Procedural Vs. Affirmative Criminal Defenses

Posted on 27 January 2020

In American law, there are roughly three classes of defenses that can be used when responding to a criminal charge. These are procedural defenses, affirmatives ones, and negative ones. Note that they are not mutually exclusive, and a criminal law attorney may elect to use any of the three strategies to protect a client's rights and freedom. Let's take a look at what these defenses are and how they might be employed. [Read More]

What Is Voir Dire And How Does It Work?

Posted on 19 November 2019

The criminal justice system provides any number of useful and vital protections for people accused of crimes, and being judged by a jury of your peers is one of the important protections. If you or a loved one is now dealing with the justice system, you might become interested in the trial and jury process like never before. Jury selection procedures are not mysterious, nor are they meant to be performed in secret. [Read More]

3 Things To Ask A Personal Injury Attorney During Your Consultation

Posted on 25 July 2019

When you have a personal injury case that you want to find an attorney to represent you on, you are going to interview a few personal injury businesses via free consultations to check it out. A free consultation is an opportunity for both you and the attorney to see if you want to work with one another. When it comes to your consultation, there are a few things you are going to want to get the attorney's perspective on in order to figure out if they are a good fit for you. [Read More]

Free Representation? DWI Charges And Public Defenders

Posted on 28 April 2019

The US Constitution guarantees that anyone arrested has legal representation. In certain circumstances, you might qualify for free representation. A driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge is a serious situation and you will certainly need some form of legal advice to assist you, so read on to find out more. The Public Defender's Office For those unable to afford to hire a private attorney, one is offered by the public defender's office. [Read More]