Representing Yourself in a Criminal Court Case – Don’t Do It
He who represents himself has a fool for a client. That old expression is true. If you’re not a mechanic, would you get under the hood of your car and start taking apart the engine? If you needed an appendectomy, would you do that yourself? Even if you are a surgeon, that is probably still
California Conservatorships
Background Definition. A conservatorship is used in California where a person cannot handle their own financial matters or take care of themselves physically, so another person is appointed by the Court to handle these matters. Since 1981, in California a guardianship can only be obtained for someone under the age of 18. Other states, though,
Whiplash Injuries From A Car Accident & When To Hire an Attorney
Whiplash injuries are one of the most common types of injuries sustained in car accidents. These injuries occur when the head and neck are suddenly jerked back and forth, causing damage to the muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissues in the neck. In this article, we will explore the damage that can be done by
How State Political Parties Can Organize to Ensure Politicians Remain Ethical
The attacks on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021 have emphasized a need for voters to become vigilant to only elect politicians with the highest integrity. Our Founders designed the Constitution to help ensure political candidates were men of integrity and they stated that those politicians should only remain in office if they
Numerology and Jobs – Finding the Career That Matches Your Life Path
Do you like your Job? Are you doing something you love and getting paid for it, or are you just struggling to get to the weekend? Most Americans change jobs over five times during their lifetime. If you don’t feel good about what your doing, perhaps you’d like to learn which kinds of jobs Numerology
Important News in Michigan Paternity Law
Michigan paternity law affects everyone in a family where paternity is in dispute. New legislation governing Michigan paternity was introduced in July 2010 that would have a profound impact on issues of disputed paternity in the state. Representative Matt Lori introduced a bill to the Michigan legislature that, if passed, will amend the state’s Paternity
Immigration Law & RFID Tags to Prevent Illegal Aliens, Human Trafficking and Drugs
There is a bit of debate on the use of Radio Frequency Identification Tags to be used on humans or to be used to stop the illegal aliens from crossing us borders. One of the ideas to use RFID tags, which would be to use them in combination with biometric cards that each person coming
Pleading Guilty to Sexual Assault Charges in Texas – What is the Law?
The State of Texas has been cracking down more than ever on defendants charged with child molestation, child pornography, indecency with a Child, Sexual Performance, Solicitation of a Minor and all types of sexual assault crimes, commonly referred to as rape. A plea of guilty to a sex crime in Texas has many far-reaching ramifications,
Film Copyrights On Practical Applications
In universities, academicians explore new ways of teaching their students. To be more effective in what they do, they come up with ideas on how to make their points come across as clearly as possible. Some do outdoor activities while others give as many exams as possible. There are also some who rely on creating
Elder Financial Abuse – Use of Psychologist As Expert Witness
In elder financial abuse cases, it is often difficult to prove that a fraud occurred. The elder’s mental capacity may have deteriorated to the point that they can no longer provide meaningful testimony. A psychologist may then be necessary to provide expert witness testimony to prove that the elder was susceptible to undue influence and
Planning For the Disabled Child With a Supplemental Needs Trust
Since 1993 it has been public policy in New York State to allow parents (or other relatives) of a disabled child to set up a trust for their inheritance which will not disqualify them from government benefits, such as Social Security and Medicaid. The reasoning behind these supplemental needs trusts is simple – prior to
<strong>The different styles and models of policing</strong>
When you think of policing, it would be understandable if all that comes to mind is conducting crime scene investigations and locking up offenders. However, there’s so much more to policing than these activities. According to the Collins dictionary, policing encompasses all “the activities carried out by police officers in order to preserve law and
<strong>The Importance of effective communication skills for attorneys and how to develop them</strong>
Effective communication is crucial in all aspects of our lives and careers. Because attorneys get clients from all walks of life, these professionals need communication skills to navigate their careers and stand out. Attorneys send emails, attend meetings, brief barristers, and represent their clients in court daily. In a field full of jargon, these processes
Book Review – For the Life O’Reilly Written by Brian Cohen
Nicholas O’Reilly was a partner in a huge New York law firm, Williams Gardner & Schmidt. He was going places with this firm and had much prestige even though he knew this type of firm was a cutthroat kind of firm. He had many friends in the firm. Nick felt very close to one lawyer,
7 Tips for Hiring an Immigration Lawyer
Today, you can find a lot of lawyers in the market. Therefore, looking for the right one may not be easy for you. In this article, we have shared a few tips that may help you go through the process and go with the best professional. Read on to find out more. 1. Trustworthiness First
Indian Muslims and Terrorism – A Short Discourse
The majority section of Indian society, the ‘concerned’ Hindu citizens are demanding that the Indian Muslims must immediately start to speak out and take counteractive steps against the terrorist attacks instigated by fundamentalist and anti-national Muslim groups. They are outright critical about the attitude of common Muslims and Muslim organizations of the country for not
Resolve to Divorce Amicably in 2012 and Try Mediation
In the New Year, couples who are getting divorced and can amicably do so can utilize mediation to make the dissolution process far less contentious. This process is far more attractive than a long, drawn-out courtroom battle. Mediation not only cuts out unneeded stress, but it saves money and time. For many, it is more
Joan De Venecia – Bar Topnotcher
Joan de Venecia majored in Legal Management at the Ateneo de Manila University where she graduated with honors in 2001. She then went on to study law at the University of the Philippines College of Law. She also graduated class valedictorian with a cum laude distinction. During her time in UP, she did legal research