Insights Into How Our Legal System Works

Insights Into How Our Legal System Works

  • Five Tips For Pursuing A Separation

    You and your partner have not been getting along, and you have an inkling that the relationship needs to end. Before you pursue divorce, however, you might want to take an in-between step and formally separate for some time. This works well for many couples. Separating can help you clear your head and get a better idea of what you want out of life. It can also help you prepare mentally for the upcoming divorce.

  • Top Tips For Motorcycle Safety

    Buying a motorcycle is an exciting time in any person's life. Riding a motorcycle conjures up images of freedom and feeling the wind in your face as you cruise the open road. Before you get going on that motorbike road trip, however, it's essential to focus on staying safe as you ride. As a motorcyclist you are more vulnerable to injury than someone riding in a car, so knowing how to reduce your chances of an accident is crucial.

  • Two Child Custody Situations That Can Use A Lawyer

    Going through a divorce with your spouse and know that child custody will be an issue? If so, don't try to handle it on your own. Here are two situations where you need a lawyer on your side for settling child custody. You're Going Through Mediation If you are going to try to work things out with your spouse before going to court, you'll enter a mediation phase of the custody battle.

  • Your Friend Shoplifts And You Got Accused: What To Do Now?

    No one ever wants to be in this situation, but it's happened before: Someone goes shopping with a friend who shoplifts and uses the first person as a cover or unwitting accomplice. Maybe the shoplifter snuck the item into the first person's bag, or maybe the shoplifter asked the first person to talk to a nearby staff member about something -- and then took advantage of the shift in attention. Whatever the background, it's possible for that first person to be charged as an accomplice.

  • The Benefits Of Accepting A Plea Deal When You Are Facing Federal Charges

    If you have been charged with a federal crime, you may have hired a federal criminal lawyer to help you with your case. If there is a significant amount of evidence against you, your attorney may work to negotiate a plea deal on your behalf and recommend you take that plea deal rather than pushing you to go to trial. If you are on the fence about accepting a plea deal, you may wonder what the benefits are for you in taking a plea deal instead of going to trial.

  • About Me

    Insights Into How Our Legal System Works

    Hello, I'm Christina Miller. Have you ever been fascinated with why the law works the way it does? Ever since I was in junior high, I had an intense interest in anything related to our legal system, whether it be a crime drama on television, a judge show or a legal case covered on the news. I followed it all. As time progressed, I began learning about how the actual legal system worked and not just the fictionalized version of our legal system. This has lead me to start writing my own blog posts about law that I hope will help others.

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