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Defending and Representing Juvenile Prostitutes in Criminal Courts
I previously practiced juvenile criminal defense with the Clark County Public Defender’s Office as a student attorney for three years while in Law School. I also organized and taught legal classes to the public for the Thomas and Mack Legal Clinic, where I taught Pro Se litigants how to represent themselves in court regarding matters of divorce, paternity, child support, child custody and visitation, small claims actions, and landlord-tenant disputes. My graduate thesis "Defending and Rep... -
A ROUGH FORM OF JUSTICE – THE PURPOSE OF MILITARY JUSTICE
The military justice system has a unique purpose – in addition to prosecuting offenses as defined by Congress and the President, the military justice system is designed to assist commanders in maintaining good order and discipline. Civilian court systems have no similar purpose. This is why having an experienced military lawyer – an attorney who understands both the law and the military mindset – may be important to the outcome of a particular case. During my p... -
Questions You Must Ask Before Hiring A Divorce Lawyer
Going through a divorce is a very exhausting thing. Hiring Joliet Divorce Lawyer can make your life easier only in this situation. But finding the right one for you, who fits all of your requirements, can be challenging for you. Ask these questions before hiring a divorce lawyer for you. 1. Do you handle cases other than divorce? Involved in other areas of law mean that your lawyer will not be able to focus on the divorce properly. 2. Fo... -
What on your real estate inspection report can you ask a seller to fix?
If you are in the process of buying a home or piece of property, one thing I advise my clients to do as soon as the ink on the contract is dry is to set up an inspection of the property performed by a certified home inspector. A lot of individuals think they can have any “handyman” walk through the property. However, if you plan on negotiating with the seller and asking for things to be repaired or replaced, you will need an inspection report prepared by a certified inspector. A... -
Avatar in the Courtroom: Is 3D Technology Ready for Primetime? publication descriptionFDCC Quarterly, 63 Fed’n Def. & Corp. Couns. 295, 295-317 (2013).
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Inside the Minds: Chapter 7 Consumer Bankruptcy Strategies, 2015
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Chapter 7 Commercial Bankruptcy Strategies 2016
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What can be done if the buyer of a house keeps delaying the closing?
As a real estate attorney, I have seen every reason or excuse as to why a buyer can’t close on time and requests an extension of the closing date. The most common reason being that the buyer’s lender is not ready with the loan approval, due to a plethora of reasons, and the buyer has not been yet been approved for the mortgage. What are your options as the seller, if this keeps happening? When you agree to sell your property to a buyer, both parties sign a contract. For the contract t... -
Ask a lawyer: What are your rights as a beneficiary?
If you know that you are listed as a beneficiary in a will or trust estate plan, what rights do you have when the executor is not being forthcoming? If you are a beneficiary of a will only (not a trust), there should be a probate court case that is open in the county court where the deceased resided. If there is, you should get a probate attorney to represent you with respect to your interest in the estate, file an appearance and get up to speed on the assets and ... -
Stop fighting Over the Kids; Resolving Day-to-Day Custody Conflict in Divorce Situations
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Know the Statute of Limitations for a Florida DUI
If you are arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), you will be held in jail for up to eight hours until officers believe you are no longer impaired. Often, you will leave jail with a court date for you first hearing regarding DUI charges. In other situations, however, you may leave jail with no information and wonder whether you will be charged with an offense at all. It’s important to know that authorities have a specific amount of time in which to charge yo... -
The Costs of a Catastrophic Injury
Many people who suffer car accidents or falls are fortunate enough to walk away unscathed or with only minor injuries. Even serious injuries may heal with time and the right treatment plans, allowing accident victims to go back to their usual lives. However, some accidents victims are not nearly so lucky. Instead, catastrophic injuries completely disrupt their lives. Types of Catastrophic Injuries A catastrophic injury leaves life-altering damages on the victim, such as: Severe traumatic br... -
Take Possible Concussions Seriously
Many people assume concussions are relatively minor injuries—but concussions are forms of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and any degree of TBI can cause serious harm. Concussions require proper diagnoses and treatment plans as soon as possible after they occur. A concussion can result from any blow or jolt to the head. This can happen in car accidents, falls, sports, and more. Anytime you are in an accident that causes any degree of trauma to your head, seek immediate medical treatments to... -
What Should Your PIP Claim Cover?
In many states, injured car accident victims can file insurance claims with the policy owned by the driver who was at-fault for the accident. Florida law, on the other hand, requires that every driver carry a $10,000 no-fault auto insurance policy called Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. When you are in a crash, your own PIP coverage will cover certain costs of your own injuries—without any need to prove fault in the accident. While PIP insurance requirements aim to reduce the ... -
What happens to my Moms bank account since she did not have beneficiaries listed?
If your mom had a trust and the bank account was properly transferred to be owned by the trust, then the trust should be able to distribute it. The bank should not give you any problems. If the bank account was not owned by the trust, but the amount in the account plus the total value of any other assets she owned outside of the trust with no beneficiaries adds up to less than $100,000, then you may complete a Small Estate Affidavit. A Small Estate Affidavit must be properly filled ... -
Talking to Police After a Truck Accident
Just after a crash with a semi-truck accident, it is only understandable to feel shaken up and afraid of what might happen. Pain may set in, you may be notice possible injuries, and you may even feel shock. In the moment, it can be difficult to know what to do. Your first priority should be to call 911 so emergency medical technicians and law enforcement can come to the scene. Call the Police EMTs play an important role after a car accident, as they can identify who needs emergenc... -
Insurance Claims in Indiana
All drivers should know they have to purchase auto insurance under Indiana law. However, when it comes to choosing the right insurance—or making a claim—many people are at a loss for how to proceed. If you are in a crash, you should know that an experienced personal injury attorney is here to help. The Law Office of William W. Hurst not only handles cases in court but also can navigate the often confusing auto insurance claim process on your behalf. Fault-Based Insurance While... -
RECOGNIZING NEGLIGENCE IN A PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT CASE
Walking through a major city is risky and potentially dangerous—every seven minutes a traffic accident injures a pedestrian. Even if you are careful, you could still sustain severe injuries. As a victim of a pedestrian motor vehicle accident, learn your rights and whether your actions could change the amount of monetary damages awarded in your case. NEGLIGENCE: THE DRIVER’S LIABILITY In most automobile accidents, negligence is the legal principle under which you would assert your caus... -
The legacy challenge... Can you pass it?
When you die will your family have an easy time dealing with all of your financial affairs? We understand that talking about your death or even planning for your death is a hard thing to discuss. Below are a few helpful guidelines to remind you what you should review and update in order to help your family deal with your accounts. · Make sure your estate planning documents are up to date. A will, a trust, a power...