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Understanding Your Rights When Stopped For DUI
It's a well understood convention that operating a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants, such as alcohol or prescription pain relievers is a crime, punishable under the laws of all U.S. cities. Tdoesn't mean your civil rights change simply because you happen to be intoxicated. There is a right way and a wrong way to deal with this situation, and there are a few simple ways to make the entire process easier on you.
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3 Things To Do Before You Hire A Divorce Attorney
If you are thinking about getting a divorce, your first thought might be to get in touch with a local divorce attorney and start the proceedings right away. However, it's important to do the following things before you file for divorce. Plan a Budget You already know what your financial situation is like as part of a married couple, but you need to ensure that you are financially secure once your marriage is dissolved.
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3 Tips For Getting Your Accident Case Settled
Being involved in any type of legal action is sure to be something most people would rather avoid. This is especially true if you're party to a lawsuit involving a car accident. Being able to win your case may be much more difficult than you think because of all the steps that are involved. It's possible that you can rest your mind and work towards getting your case settled at mediation.
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2 Unexpected Reasons Why Your Family Petition To Immigration May Be Denied
If you're just beginning your research on how to bring a foreign-born relative into the United States, the process can look deceptively easy. The USCIS provides a very clear hierarchy of which relationships are preferred – unmarried children of U.S. citizens and spouses take precedence over siblings – so you know where your case stands from the get-go. Even the I-130, the official form for getting your family petition started, is a mere two pages long.
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3 Things You Need to Know about Getting a Patent
Creating a new invention can be extremely difficult. Not only do you need to conceive the idea, but you also have to find a way to produce the new creation so you can be certain it works as you think it will on paper. After you produce a working prototype, in order to protect your new invention from being stolen by someone else, you have to get a patent. Here are three things you need to know about getting a patent.
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3 Myths about Contingency Fees You Shouldn't Fall For
If you are currently looking for an attorney to represent you in a personal injury case, it is vital that you understand how contingency fees work since that is how the vast majority of personal injury lawyers are compensated. Myth #1: You Have to Agree to the Initial Fee Plan Your Attorney Presents Many individuals wrongly assume that they have no wiggle room when it comes to the fees that your attorney wishes to charge you.
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Your DWI Case Is More Than Your Actions In Court
You may think that having a good DWI defense attorney and putting on a good face in court will be good enough to fight or lessen your charges. The thing is, if you are doing anything in your day-to-day life that can give the prosecution evidence against your character, you might be shooting yourself in the foot. Here are four things you should avoid in your personal life while facing a DWI charge.
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Navigating The Stormy Seas Of Social Security Disability: Why You Need An Attorney
Applying for social security can be a chore. If you've been hurt or laid up by an accident or illness, working may be out of the question. This is the time to apply for social security disability, or SSD, but getting approved to receive monthly payments is sometimes nearly impossible. This is where a knowledgeable social security attorney can help. An attorney who's well-versed in the Social Security Act will help you anticipate the following bumps in the road:
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Understanding Your Legal Rights When You Play Sports For a Company-Sponsored Team
In law and legal matters, there is always some gray areas that force a judge's hand to decide. These gray areas often cross over from one clear-cut area of the law to another, and what happens in between to cause litigants to sue puts everyone in limbo. One such area is playing a team sport, like baseball or softball, which is sponsored and supported by the company you work for. If you are injured playing sports for your company's team, do you know what your legal rights are?
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Workers Compensation: The Benefits And What They Entitle
Worker's compensation benefits can encompass a wide range of things from medical care to death benefits. If you have been injured while on the job, or you become ill because of your job, you may be eligible to receive some—or all—workers compensation benefits. If you want to become more familiar with the types of benefits available, use this list of the three most common types of benefits: 1. Medical
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