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Facing criminal charges is stressful. You may be unsure about your future and afraid of a lengthy incarceration. Sometimes, a defendant is indeed in a weaker position when facing criminal charges. Other times, it is the prosecutor who is most vulnerable. Recognizing...
Product manufacturers and sellers are responsible for ensuring that their products are safe for consumers. As such, you may hold the negligent party liable and recover damages for injuries caused by a defective product through a product liability claim. A product can...
A traffic stop can lead to drunk driving charges. In Indiana, the first-time conviction for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) may include one year in jail, several thousand dollars in fines, driving license suspension and community service. Additional...
Going through a divorce means that things obtained during the marriage have to be divided. Many people assume that this has to do with assets, but part of the property division process has to do with dividing debts. Learning a bit about what may happen to debts...
Advancements in imaging technology are reshaping how medical professionals diagnose and understand brain injuries from car accidents. These innovations help medical professionals better identify injuries, which can be crucial in medical assessments and legal...
No-contest clauses are designed to prevent estate disputes. While the wording may vary from one will or trust to another, they all essentially set up the same “carrot-and-stick” approach by telling beneficiaries that they cannot challenge the will without losing...
If you have been drinking and you are deciding whether or not you should drive, you may be interested in ways to sober up quickly. Maybe you feel like you are slightly too impaired to get behind the wheel, but you do not want to wait for hours so that your blood...
Substances can have various uses and effects. To regulate the use, distribution and manufacture of drugs, the Control Substances Act (CSA) was established. The CSA establishes how drugs are categorized. The classification of drugs are known as schedules. The schedule...
Going through a divorce is often a difficult process, especially when children are involved. Parental alienation can complicate the situation further. Parental alienation occurs when one parent attempts to manipulate a child to turn against the other parent. It...
In an ideal world, after a divorce, a previously married couple should be able to put aside their differences for the sake of their children. It is important that both parties still present a united front as parents to promote a sense of normalcy and consistency in...