A tranquil and harmonious retirement is ideally something we all want to secure once we stop working. One aspect which will determine your level of enjoyment is the return you make from an annuity. An annuity is something the majority of us don't consider until we reach retirement as we simply don't have time. There are many reasons why we don't think about annuities in working life such as.... lack of knowledge, lack of...more
Under intense scrutiny and pressure from various civic groups, the legislature of Norwalk decided to introduce tougher, zero-tolerance laws concerning the distribution, possession and or sale thereof, of controlled substances (illegal drugs.) Like most knee jerk reactions, the devil really was in the detail and so whilst the laws that were passed seemed to look pretty sexy on paper (especially come election time no doubt!) the...more
Finding the Right Drunk Driving (DUI DWI OWI OUI) or Drunk Boating (BWI, BUI) Defense Attorney10 questions to ask attorneys during your first consultation concerning your DUI:How many years have you handled DUI cases?(You need a DUI lawyer, not a general practitioner. Ask about experience as a prosecutor or judge as well as defense experience.)Do you devote most of your practice to the defense of drunk driving cases?(Indiana does not recognize "specialties". Ask whether the attorney "concentrates" his practice in DUI defense.)Have you tried (and/or presided over) at least 25 DUI trials?(DUIs are different from other criminal cases.)Are you familiar with field sobriety tests, breath testing, and constitutional law involving vehicle stops and defendants' rights?(Drunk driving defense involves many complex constitutional issues. This knowledge is an absolute must.)Have you obtained any special training in criminal defense since law school?(All attorneys must get CLE (continuing legal education) each year, but has this attorney gone above and beyond the minimum? Has his training been in criminal defense as opposed to other areas of the law, like divorce or real...more
Military Divorce Lawyers In Fredericksburg VA:For most couples in Fredericksburg Virginia the family Residence is the highest valued asset to be divided in their divorce. This one item is usually fraught with controversy for varying reasons: it may be difficult to value, is not readily converted to cash in this economy, costs a...more
Military Divorce Lawyers Lynchburg VA:The Marital ResidenceFor most couples in Lynchburg Virginia the Reside is the highest valued asset to be divided in their divorce. This one item is usually fraught with controversy for varying reasons: it may be difficult to value, is not readily converted to cash in this economy, costs a...more
Millitary Divorce Lawyers Roanoke VA:Marital ResidenceFor most couples in Roanoke Virginia the family residence is the highest valued asset to be divided in their divorce. This one item is usually fraught with controversy for varying reasons: it may be difficult to value, is not readily converted to cash in this economy, costs a substantial amount of money to maintain property in Roanoke Va, and has implications of federal and state tax liability.As if you do not have enough to worry about, your family's emotional attachment to your family or vacation home in Roanoke Virginia, can cause you to make an irrational or poor decision while going through a divorce in Virginia. If you decide poorly, your family may be haunted by it for years afterwards.To eliminate future woes, take a moment to think over these Frequently Asked Questions of Family Law Attorneys in Roanoke Va.:1. Should you sell your family's home?2. Should you keep it until the children are grown?3. Should you keep it - buying out your soon-to-be-ex-spouse?4. Can either of you afford to keep it after the divorce?The sale of the home and the division of the net proceeds frequently occur well after the...more
Military Divorce Lawyers Staunton VA:Marital ResidenceFor most couples in Staunton or Waynesboro Virginia the family residence is the highest valued asset to be divided in their divorce. This one item is usually fraught with controversy...more
Is there a topic that you have become particularly knowledgeable about? Have you had particular challenges in your life that you had to overcome? Do you have a hobby or a craft that you have a compelling interest in? Perhaps, you...more
If you are going to college or just sarting in your career, you might want to consider investing in the stork market for a little extra cash. It is important for young people to start investing wisely in order to secure their financial...more
Personal injury can be devastating in many ways. It can also affect the mental strength of the affected and can cause even more grief to friends and family. Getting legal advice on a matter as critical at this especially at a point when...more
Anyone who's seen episodes of "Perry Mason" or "Law & Order" may think they know what a criminal attorney is and does. However, if charged with a crime, a person needs a real-life criminal lawyer who knows how to defend them according...more
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. LAKENDRA SHERRELL GRADY, Defendant.COURT OF APPEALS OF NORTH CAROLINAJanuary 14, 2010, Heard in the Court of Appeals August 17, 2010, FiledThe jury found defendant guilty of first degree burglary, robbery with...more