Finding a lawyer by yourself can be tough. After all, you have a lot to deal with when it comes to finding one. What do you need to look for when it comes to finding an attorney?1.A good reputation. You don't want a attorney that goes around the bend with every young woman that bats an eyelash at him. You want someone who is dependable, knows exactly what he's doing and also who is experienced in cases like or extremely similar to...more
Lawyers, they save us from some of the more frightening situations in life, or can put us in jail, depending on whose side they happen to be on. Perhaps you aren't entirely sure where you can go to find a good lawyer. Well, the first thing that you need to keep in mind when it comes to searching for a good attorney is that you want someone who is experienced in the field and also knows a lot about the area in which you are suing or...more
Picture this scenario. You were at the local food stand. While you were getting a sausage with a fresh, baked that day bun, a car hits an electrical pole. Wow! That was scary! So, you pay for your food, and keep an eye on the electrical pole. You wouldn't want to run into it, after all. So you keep on going and you sneeze. Well, somehow your little baby sneeze causes the electrical pole to shift and fall on the food stand. Luckily, the vendor is alright, but now he's shouting about a lawsuit. Uh oh!This is a very trivial example of a case. But when you have an important, life-changing case that you need settled, you can't afford to play around. For all you know, in a funny little situation above, you could have ruined the man's business. He might try and sue you not only for damages, but also for the wages he would have earned if only his cart wasn't smushed by the electrical pole.So how do you go about finding a good lawyer that will help you with both small cases and big ones? Well, it starts like this: just search lawyer. Yep. All that you have to do is search lawyer and millions of potential sites will pop up. But how do you know which one to pick?There are a few...more
Picture this scenario. You've been sitting at a client's house for several minutes when all of a sudden, you aren't too sure if they're going to show up. You're ready to put in their new cabinets, but where are they? Suddenly, they show up with a new carpenter and they've already signed a brand new contract. The problem is, they...more
If you live in Germany, are visiting Germany, or are immigrating to Germany, you might find yourself in a situation in which you need to have a lawyer. Now, it could be something as simple as accidentally knocking a tree over into your neighbor's yard or it could be something as horrible as turning into a serial killer. No matter what...more
DAVID JOSEPH LAPIN v. STATE OF MARYLANDCOURT OF SPECIAL APPEALS OF MARYLANDOctober 1, 2009, FiledThe victim testified that defendant had earlier stated he was going to cut her breasts off and mount them on the wall. Subsequently victim's father called 911. The appellant was convicted by the Circuit Court for Prince George's County (Maryland) for sexual abuse of a minor, second degree assault, and fourth degree sexual offense. Defendant appealed and argued that the trial court erred in declining to give his proposed jury instruction regarding the definition of "abuse" as it pertained to fourth degree sexual assault and that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions for the sexual offenses.Issues:Whether the trial court erred in declining to give his proposed jury instruction regarding the definition of abuse?Whether the circuit court erred in its instructions to the jury on the charge of fourth degree sexual offense?Whether the evidence was insufficient to support the appellant convictions?The Court held that "In determining the meaning of the term "for the abuse of a party," we turn to well settled principles of statutory interpretation. "'The...more
Hiring a divorce lawyer can be tough, especially when a person knows little or nothing about the law. Yet choosing the right attorney is often the most important decision a person makes during the divorce process. Child Custody in GeorgiaThe most...more
CHRISTOPHER LARRY TRIBBITT v. STATE OF MARYLANDCOURT OF APPEALS OF MARYLANDMarch 13, 2008, FiledDuring the 2003 through 2006 school years, Kylie, the victim, was a student in a physical education class taught by Tribbitt at a Queen...more
Going through the divorce process is probably one of the most painful and unpleasant stages for every spouse. And the last thing you would want to happen is to hire divorce lawyers who deliberately manipulate you or your children in...more
Joseph Anthony DiBARTOLOMEO, Jr. v. STATE of MarylandCourt of Special Appeals of MarylandJanuary 10, 1985Appellant was convicted in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County of attempted second degree sexual offense and common law assault....more
How considerably does a divorce price? Most of the time, the answer to this is, "a whole lot!" A significant component of this expense is the expenses of and expenditure more than a divorce lawyer. Divorces tend to turn ugly at the...more
Physical and psychological injuries are just two of the many injuries one individual can suffer from. Many people may want legal assistance as they seek justice for incidents that was out of their responsibility but for which they have suffered...more