After one has been wronged, often one wishes to get justice as quickly as possible. Often, people pick a lawyer in too much a hurry. It's worthwhile to slow down and interview a lawyer carefully before signing their retainer agreement.Even if you have a recommendation from a friend, there is no guarantee that your legal situation will be handled as well as your friend's was. If your friend or associate's recommendation seems good,...more
Starting your business may seem like one of the best ideas in the world if you've got the capital but it's trickier than it looks because just about every company out there that's marketing itself as a franchise is going to tell you you'll hit the jackpot if you invest.There's a lot of stuff that you need to know before you invest anywhere and first and foremost is the start-up costs and what they cover....more
Before you rush to hire the first Virginia criminal lawyer you come across you should take a moment to consider exactly what your defense lawyer needs to be. Criminal cases often carry jail sentences and if you value your freedom then you will want a lawyer who can fight your defense aggressively in court. You will need to look for someone who has the necessary qualifications and experience in your particular type of criminal case and who will work to protect your legal rights at every stage.When it comes to choosing a Virginia criminal lawyer to represent you there are several important factors you should take into account first:Experience: this can count for a lot because it shows a lawyer has dealt with similar cases before which could help with your defense. Although experience may mean higher fees, inexperience could cost you your freedom.Expertise: experience is one thing, but expertise in criminal cases is another. A Virginia criminal lawyer with expertise in various criminal law cases maybe better placed to handle your particular case than someone who specializes solely in just one area of law.Protecting your Rights: Your lawyer is your legal representative in court and...more
If you want to invest some money, but are not comfortable with the stock markets at the moment, you can consider making investments in some precious metals like silver. As the price ratio for silver to gold is near historic low at this moment, this is really a great time to make decision on investments in the silver. Basically there...more
A criminal defence lawyer a legal professional who can organize your case in order to represent you in court. Such a lawyer handles various charges an individual can receive like assault, drug crimes, domestic violence, fraud, kidnapping, parole and probation violations, traffic violations, murder and much more. When it comes to choosing the best...more
Over the years of working in the retirement industry I have come across people in every stage of life, from 25 years of age to people on the verge of retirement. And a common question continues to arise, at what age should I start saving for retirement? Most Americans have trouble planning a year ahead for summer vacation much less have the ability to plan for 30 years down the road for retirement. So how do we deal with something that is so far in the distance but so important to our future.If you think back about 35 years, Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) were just being created. There was no 401k, 403b or 457 plans. Retirement for people back then meant the three leg approach: Social Security, pension checks, and savings. Retirement didnt last too long because life expectancy didnt go far beyond the age of 70. The average male didnt even make it that far.Our retirement will be very different. You will live longer, and youll have a more expensive life style than your parents. Lets look at the three leg approach to retirement.First is Social Security: The average annual Social Security benefit is around $12,000. In other words not enough to live on.Second is the Defined...more
ROBERT CHARLES EMBREY V. MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATIONCOURT OF APPEALS OF MARYLANDSeptember 15, 1995, FILEDOn March 25, 1994, Robert Charles Embrey, the petitioner, was stopped by a Montgomery County police officer for driving while...more
What is a stock? Basically, it is the share of a public company traded in a stock exchange or stock market. In the Philippines, there is only one stock exchange, the Philippine Stocks Exchange. Each country has its own stock exchange where stocks or...more
CRAIG DOUGLAS RETTIG v. STATE OF MARYLANDCOURT OF APPEALS OF MARYLANDApril 13, 1994, FiledAt approximately 2:45 a.m. on January 31, 1992, Mr. Rettig was driving his three wheels, all-terrain motor vehicle around the backyard of his home...more
Victor Chandler BRICE v. STATE of MarylandCourt of Special Appeals of MarylandJune 10, 1987The appellant, a sixty-year-old man, he drove the truck, making service calls, all day until the accident occurred at 4:00 p.m. The appellant...more
Joseph Hooper McAVOY v. STATE of MarylandCourt of Appeals of MarylandJanuary 18, 1989McAvoy stopped in a parking lot. Trooper walked McAvoy to a point on the lot where they could both see the sign that was posted at the intersection....more
In our whole life span we do a lot of different things like build a house, buy a car, invest the money for the kids and many more, but we forget or some times we neglect to invest some money for our after retirement life, it is very important to plan...more