Leaving an abusive relationship takes a lot of courage. When your ex can still contact you in the meantime, that can leave you second-guessing your decision. What many women don't know is that there are ways to get protection from your abuser when you leave. If you've been abused, the best thing you can do is reach out to a domestic abuse attorney who can help you find the resources you need to protect yourself. I created this site to share my journey in fleeing abuse. I hope that the information here helps you understand what you can expect and shows you that you aren't alone.
Posted on: 30 October 2019
If you get behind the wheel of a car when you are under the influence, there are a few things you should consider first. While you run the risk of legal trouble or even jail time, you also stand to owe a lot of money for your mistake. Your attorney's fees are just one piece of the pie. You can end up spending thousands of dollars for driving while under the influence.
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Posted on: 8 October 2019
A real estate transaction includes a number of steps that must be followed in order to properly transfer a property from one owner to another. A real estate attorney can represent the buyer or the seller, but not both. A closing attorney makes sure that every element of the purchase and sale of the property is satisfied. They draw up the closing documents, make sure there are no liens on the property being sold, and get both parties together to sign documents and complete the sale.
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Posted on: 4 September 2019
When the police arrest a person for a crime or file a crime report of any kind, this report is sent to the local prosecuting attorney, which is an attorney that works for the state. The prosecutor then reads through the reports and makes decisions about how to proceed with each case, and this is where something called prosecutorial discretion comes into play.
What is prosecutorial discretion?
Prosecutorial discretion is a term that refers to the options and leeway the prosecutor has when determining how to proceed with cases he or she receives.
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Posted on: 20 July 2019
It's a well-known myth that citizens are somehow prevented from taking legal action against the government. Although those seeking damages do have some extra concerns to be aware of, any citizen can take action against the federal, state, county, or city government if they have been wronged. If you have a beef against the government, it's vital that you speak to a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Otherwise, your case might go nowhere fast if it doesn't meet the requirements.
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