CRIMINAL LAW

Are you one of the approximately 35 million people who receive a traffic ticket each year? Of the 5% that are actually contested, one half are dismissed. The remaining half usually enjoyed reduced fines or other plea bargain arrangements that were less than the original mail in fine amount. Since you are reading this you […]

Should I agree to take a chemical test? What happens if I don’t? The decision is one of weighing the likelihood of a high blood-alchohol or drug reading against the consequences for refusing. The outcomes of refusing to submit to a blood, breath or urine test depend on the state. Generally, but not always, there […]

These states require that all parties involved in a phone conversation be informed that the call is being taped: California Connecticut Delaware Florida Illinois Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Montana Nevada New Hampshire Pennsylvania Washington For more info see A Practical Guide to Taping Phone Calls and In-Person Conversations and always confirm with your state attorney general’s […]

United States 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Reports U.S.A. v. JACKSON, 05-6338 (6th Cir. 11-30-2006) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. MICHAEL L. JACKSON, Defendant-Appellant. No. 05-6338. United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. Argued: November 2, 2006. Decided and Filed: November 30, 2006. Pursuant to Sixth Circuit Rule 206. Appeal from the United States […]

The procedure can vary from state to state but usually is something similar to the following: If someone was hurt or killed or damage to another person´s property exceeded a certain amount and the accident report shows you may be at fault, your State Department of Transportation may contact you. You will receive notice that […]

Book Title: Win Your Lawsuit: A Judge’s Guide to Representing Yourself in California Superior Court (Paperback) by Roderic Duncan Editorial Reviews: Book Description Represent yourself in California Superior Court for a case worth up to $25,000! Some cases are too big for small claims court and too small to interest a lawyer. But Win Your […]