Your First Car Accident? 4 Steps That Will Help You Get The Compensation You're Entitled To

Posted on: 12 April 2016

You've been in a car accident. If you're a new driver, you might not know what you need to do next. Unfortunately, that lack of knowledge can cause problems for you later, especially if you need to seek legal action to receive the compensation your entitled to. Here are four things you should do right away to help protect your rights as an accident victim. Don't Apologize It's natural to want to apologize after an accident.
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3 Ways A Criminal Appeals Lawyer May Be Able To Help You Appeal Your Conviction

Posted on: 24 March 2016

One of the great things about being an American is that we have the best legal system in the world. It isn't perfect, however, and when it fails there are safeguards to help make things right again. One of those safeguards is the appeals process. If you have a conviction on your record you do not feel is just, even if you are out of jail or never served any time, there may be options available to you to have that conviction overturned.
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3 Ways To Cope With Going To Jail

Posted on: 16 December 2015

The idea of serving a jail sentence can be upsetting and frightening, no matter how long you have to serve. When you are hit with the reality of having to go to jail for a crime, it's important to keep your head clear and come up with a game plan that is realistic to keep you safe and sane during your time. Television dramas and movies may give an inaccurate portrayal of the reality of jail, but there is a possibility you will have difficulties with inmates, and a substantial amount of anxiety.
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A Basic Guide To The Levels Of Criminal Offenses

Posted on: 21 October 2015

If you are charged with a crime, you need to understand the different levels of offense that you can be charged with. This will help you determine what you should plea when you appear in court and what the consequences will be of pleading guilty or accepting a plea deal. The Worst Kind: Felonies The most serious type of crime that you can be charged with is a felony. Felonies can be brought against you at both the state and federal level.
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