If you're charged with a federal or state crime that carries a mandatory minimum, make no mistake—you need a defense attorney's help as fast as possible. This is what you need to know about your possible sentence under mandatory minimum guidelines.
The judge isn't allowed to offer leniency.
In criminal cases that don't involve mandatory minimums, the judge in your case will allow defense attorneys to present evidence that can possibly mitigate, or reduce, the severity of your sentence.
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It can be difficult to stay calm, cool, and collected when your child is injured. However, it is very important to do so to make sure your child gets the care that he or she needs. One scenario you should prepare for is a dog bite; dog bites happen suddenly and they can have devastating effects. 41 percent of fatal dog bite victims are children. Fortunately, the information below can help you take the proper steps to help your child and seek legal justice if this tragic incident occurs.
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Whether you've been practicing law in another state for a few years or simply taking a break from being an active California lawyer for a while, you may be starting to investigate the steps you'll need to take to reinstate your law license and again become an active member of the California Bar. This process can be confusing at times, even for attorneys who have spent their entire careers practicing in this state.
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A prenuptial agreement is typically seen as an ironclad legal document that can be difficult to challenge. In actuality, it is possible for a prenuptial to contain language that could lead to it being considered invalid by the court. If you are divorcing, knowing what can invalidate your prenuptial can be useful to you.
Both Parties Used the Same Attorney
Some couples rely on the same attorney to create the prenuptial agreement and witness its signing.
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Probate cannot really be completely avoided, in spite of what you may have heard. You can take steps to keep some of your estate out of probate, but often probate is a necessary task for dealing with debt and other property without a previous designation. Among other legal instruments used to keep property out of probate are trusts, quit claim deeds and payable-on-death designations. Since probate is very likely inevitable, read on to learn the 4 easy steps involved in the probate process.
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