2018

Facing a charge of felony burglary is no walk in the park. Being convicted of a felony will permanently change the rest of your life and encroach on your freedoms, and a conviction will likely mean you will serve many years in prison.  When charged with felony burglary, there are a few things you can do to help your case and possibly improve its outcome, including these three things: 1. Speak to No One Except an Attorney

If you're like most people, you want to do your best to get along with everyone, especially your landlord. In an ideal world, you would have a professional and courteous relationship with your landlord where you both hold up your end of your agreement: your landlord supplies you with a safe place to stay, and you pay your rent on time. Unfortunately, sometimes your landlord doesn't hold up their end of the bargain.

Gathering up your family and perhaps even some friends and taking a road trip in a motorhome can be an experience that is rewarding and memorable. By using this method of transportation, you'll appreciate the cost savings and conveniences that it provides. For example, while one person drives, another can prepare a meal and the passengers can enjoy eating it while traveling. If you'll be drinking in your motorhome during your various stops, you want to be sure that you don't end up in a situation in which you're later stopped by the police and given a citation for having an open container of alcohol.

If you've suffered from the effects of a careless driver, you may not be able to work at your job as usual. There are many ways to recover money from as a result of an accident, and work time is one. To learn more, read on. Will insurance cover lost wages? Most insurance policies stop short of paying accident victims for the time they've lost from work because of the wreck regardless of who was to blame for the accident.

It's never a good feeling to realize that someone you know has taken something that belongs to you. Perhaps a so-called friend has stolen something from your home, or maybe you've lent something to someone and he or she hasn't returned it. Your first instinct may be to go to the person's house to retrieve what is rightfully yours, but this decision could possibly lead to you getting charged. A better decision is to contact the police and explain the situation.

You may be ordered to pay restitution for the victims of your crime after being convicted of a DUI (driving under the influence). This is likely to be the case if you caused a DUI accident that ended up hurting some people or damaging their properties. Here are some of the things you should know about DUI restitution.  It Amounts To Actual Damages Restitution is supposed to compensate the victims of your crime for the economic losses your criminal act has caused them.

Being arrested and charged with driving under the influence is a serious criminal charge. As with all cases of criminal law, the defendant can go it alone and represent themselves. While this could appear at first to save you some money, you might be foolish to save money in that area. Read on to learn more about why you need professional representation for a DUI charge. Know what you are up against

Social Security disability is there to help you through the tough times. After paying into the program for all of your working life, you expect to have the benefits paid to you without issue. Unfortunately, this complicated system has requirements that must be met and maintained to avoid disruptions and denial of the benefits. Here, you'll learn a little about some things that can cause your benefits to be halted or reduced.

The government tries to make it easier on those who can no longer work by providing monthly benefits. These payments are not charity; they are instead distributed from funds that workers have paid into the system throughout their lives. Read on to learn more about getting what you are owed. Not a salary replacement You should understand that the money you get from your Social Security disability payments is not meant to replace your most recent salary.

If you were innocently visiting a park one day and someone you knew came up behind you and started physically attacking you, there are legal steps you can take to hold this person accountable for what they did. In fact, you can press charges against the person to hold him or her responsible criminally, and you can also file a personal injury lawsuit against the person to hold him or her financially responsible for what happened.

If you are in the unfortunate situation of having to go to court to get custody of your child, there are some things you'll want to know in order to prepare. To help you understand how it all works, here are the answers to three frequently asked questions when it comes to child custody hearings. What Are the Child Custody Laws In My State? The first thing you'll want to do is familiarize yourself with the child custody law in your state.

When you own a property that people visit, there are a handful of safety risks over the winter months that you must address. You don't want a visitor to slip and fall on the snowy or icy ground, sustain an injury, and then take legal action against you. However, there's also a risk of snow sliding off your roof and landing on someone, causing a serious injury. To avoid such an issue and the subsequent legal action, there are several important steps that you should take.

One of the most significant challenges in life may involve going through a divorce. This can be especially difficult if you have kids. Deciding on the spouse that will get full custody of the children is one thing the court will need to do. It's critical for your case to know the right things to do if you wish to be the parent that gets custody. Knowing tips that can help you during this process can be extremely helpful.

Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy everything the world has to offer. Unfortunately, the increased traffic on the road plays a big part in the big spike in car accidents that are seen every summer. That's why it's important to be prepared for them. Because you probably don't exactly experience these events very often, it's easy to get thrown off track when they do happen. One of the most common types of car accidents is the minor "

If the stacks of bills that you have keeps getting bigger and bigger and you think that bankruptcy could be the only way that you can get out of debt, you want to meet with a bankruptcy lawyer first. There are many misconceptions when it comes to bankruptcy, and it may not be as easy to move on with your life after you file as you think it will be. Here are some of the things that you want to talk with your lawyer about, things to see if they can do, and what to know before you file.

Getting an injury at work that prevents you from working can be a life changing experience, and if your employer is dragging their feet and denying you workers compensation, you want to get legal assistance. If your employer keeps stating that your injuries aren't severe enough that workers compensation is necessary, and that you aren't going to be paid and need to get back to work, you need legal help fast.

You don't need a lawyer to get a divorce, and in fact, you may think that you are saving money (think legal fees) that way. However, it is certainly helpful to have a divorce lawyer's help. Here are some of the complications you may face if you opt for a DIY divorce: You May Not Spot Undervalued Assets A common trick people use to hide assets during a divorce is to undervalue their assets and underreport their income.

If you were pulled over and given a ticket for speeding, you may think that your only option is to pay the fine and move on. However, there are a few defenses that can be used to help you fight the ticket in court. Here are three common defenses that can be used to help defend you against a speeding ticket.  1. The 'Radar Maintenance' Defense One of the most common defenses used to fight speeding tickets is the radar maintenance defense.

Most drivers know that a first-time DUI (driving under the influence) is usually a misdemeanor. This is mostly true, but this doesn't mean that you shouldn't be worried about a first-time DUI. Here are some of the consequences of a first-time DUI that should worry you: It May Attract Felony Charges In most cases, a first-time DUI offense will be treated as a misdemeanor, and this is what most drivers are used to.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a serious mental health concern that can occur at any time and in any place. While the condition is commonly associated with soldiers after returning from the military, the condition actually has a lot more depth than this. Anybody who has been a part of a terrible accident may experience the signs of PTSD. In the workplace, PTSD is commonly seen in police officers, firefighters, and medical technicians who arrive on the scene of emergencies.

One of the first things a bankruptcy lawyer will do when you meet with him or her is complete a test known as the "means test." This test is a necessity when preparing to file for bankruptcy because it will determine which branches of bankruptcy you qualify for. Completing this test is not overly difficult, but it will require adding up all your income for the past six months. Here are several important things you should understand about the means test if you are considering filing for bankruptcy.

Your life is in fairly decent order. You stay out of trouble and manage to work and pay your bills, but are you haunted by an outstanding warrant from your past? You work hard to stay on the straight and narrow; however, that warrant isn't going to go away by itself. As much as you may want to forget the mistakes you made, you really should address this predicament. 1. Don't Wait For Something To Happen

Even though fathers have equal rights to children they help conceive with their partners, it is not uncommon for them to be left out of the decision-making process when those partners decide to put the children up for adoption. In many cases, this is because the fathers are not in the picture or indicated they don't want anything to do with the kids. However, if your child has been adopted out without your consent and you want to gain custody of him or her, here's what you need to do.

The Social Security Agency (SSA) has the right to deny your disability benefits claim if you have not been complying with your treatment demands or doctor's instructions. However, there are a few exceptional situations in which the lack of compliance may not hinder your disability benefits application. Here are some of those exceptions. You Have Tomophobia      SSA may excuse your failure to comply with medical treatment if you have an extreme fear of the medical treatment, and it is this fear that is keeping you from getting the treatment.

If you are planning to get a divorce soon, you should learn all you can about this first. This will ensure the process goes smoothly for you so that you can get started with your new life. First, you will find that there are different types of divorce available to you and your spouse, and it is important that you choose the right type for your situation. To help you, below is an explanation of three different types of divorce.

This situation has happened thousands of times throughout history: a boss hints to an attractive employee that they can get a promotion or a raise if they "do something" for them. Though they don't say what it is that they want, the implication is obvious. Being in this situation is frightening, but you can defend yourself by pursuing a sexual harassment case. Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment Is A Troubling Situation

Most people know they need automobile insurance, but few ever consider the limitations that most policies contain. Not only are there limits on the amount that may be paid to an accident victim, there are also entire categories of damages that most insurance policies won't touch. When you are left with injuries, a wrecked car, and more, you may need to take legal action to get the funds that you are supposed to get.

Ending a bad marriage is a decision that people typically don't take lightly. While one spouse may be ready to dissolve the marriage union and move forward with his or her life, the other spouse may want to remain in the marriage. While a reluctant spouse can't stop you from getting a divorce, he or she can make the process much more complicated. Knowing what to do when you want a divorce but your spouse does not will help you be prepared for the potential challenges you may face when trying to complete your divorce.

If you have been charged with assault, then you may be confused about the legal difficulties facing you. This is common, especially since there are quite a few terms associated with assault charges. Keep reading to learn about a few and what they may mean in regards to your legal consequences. Assault, Battery, and Degree Battery used to be a term used to describe a specific offense in which an individual physically touches, hits, or strikes a person.