The 3 Main Responsibilities of Your Criminal Defense Lawyer

Facing criminal charges is an event that most people wish they were not dealing with, yet it happens. The best thing you can do when you have pending criminal charges is to hire a criminal defense lawyer. Your lawyer can assist with every aspect of your case, and here are the main three responsibilities your lawyer has when helping you with your criminal charges. 1. To Explain Your Rights and Responsibilities Read More 

Signs That You May Have Been the Victim of Medical Malpractice

The medical industry is a very trusted institution. Many people look to doctors and nurses with great esteem, believing that these professionals have the skill and experience necessary to keep their patients in the best of health. Because medical care workers are held in such high regard, it can be very devastating to think that one of these individuals would ever do something to bring harm to their client. Nevertheless, it does happen, and at an alarming rate. Read More 

Why A Real Estate Attorney Should Look Over Your Purchase Agreement

When you are purchasing real estate, you will want to make sure that your documents are all correct. To avoid making any mistakes, you should consider having the documents related to your purchase agreement reviewed by a real estate attorney. The Purchase Agreement Your real estate purchase agreement might end up being the most complex legal document you will ever see in your life. You don't want to sign it until you are certain exactly what you are agreeing to. Read More 

What To Know About Police Questioning Minors

One of the biggest questions people have regarding the juvenile justice system is how their child will be treated while in custody. They also wonder what kinds of rights their child will have. Juvenile criminal law varies significantly from adult criminal law. This means that you have a lot of questions about your child's case. Here's what you need to know about police questioning of minors. Is Your Child in Custody or Free to Leave? Read More 

Are You Entitled To A Spouse’s Social Security Benefits If You Are Divorced?

If you divorced near retirement age, you might worry about your depleted savings and wonder whether you will have enough to live on during retirement. You may have been counting on the Social Security payments from your former spouse's work career to ensure that you had a comfortable retirement, especially if you did not have a long work history yourself. Even if you're divorced, you may still be able to claim part of your former spouse's benefits under certain conditions. Read More