The prosecution’s witnesses in your criminal trial are going to play a pivotal role in the ultimate outcome of your case. After all, if a judge or jury buys into that testimony, then the likelihood that you’ll be convicted may be significantly increased. If, on the...
The People’s Lawyer
Month: March 2022
Is sex still a crime if someone lied about their age?
As an adult, you know well that a sexual encounter with a minor could lead to charges of statutory rape. If they are too young, they are not legally able to consent to the encounter, and that means that you have broken the law even if they technically told you that...
Bankruptcy exemptions can provide you with financial stability
Far too many people who are struggling with debt fight with all of their effort to scramble back to a state of financial security. Unfortunately, all too often this leaves these individuals in a dire financial situation for years, sometimes even decades, without...
Child custody can be complicated and ugly
Divorce can be difficult and painful for the entire family. Even in a situation in which a divorce is mostly amicable, things can turn ugly quickly. There may be a situation in which the couple who shares children have worked out a custody agreement and that agreement...
Five steps to take to start building a personal injury case
The injuries suffered in a car accident can be extensive and long-lasting. In addition, those who are hurt in one of these wrecks often have to find a way to cope with their physical and emotional pain and suffering, as well as the financial ramifications of their...
Who files for divorce more often?
You've likely heard that half of all marriages end in divorce. There are those who dispute this exact figure, but it still illustrates how common divorce is in the United States. It's something that eventually happens to many couples. What you may be wondering is, in...
